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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Alex Barboza #4693 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Alex Barboza competed in the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon, exhibiting consistent pacing with an average of 8:40 min/mile across the 13.1-mile course. Despite a slower start at a 9:00 min/mile pace, Alex quickly picked up speed, notably improving to 8:24 min/mile for the third mile. The race culminated in an official time of 1:53:41, positioning him 1051st overall out of 4907 participants. Throughout the race, Alex demonstrated resilience, maintaining a steady pace for most splits. The 9th and 11th miles showed a slight boost in performance, with paces of 8:38 and 8:27 min/mile, respectively. However, the final mile was completed in 9:33 min/mile, indicating a possible challenge. Training to address pacing in the latter stages of races may enhance future performances. As a member of the Sexy Pace Running Club, Alex shows potential for further achievements and growth.