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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: SCARLET VARGAS #9035 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston 10K Handcycle Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Beginning, Strategic Finish Scarlet Vargas started strong, clocking impressive early mile splits of 6:21 per mile in the initial two miles, which secured her the 2nd position overall in both the gender and division categories. Her exceptional early pace set a solid foundation for the race, showcasing her ability to maintain aggressive speed at the start. As the race progressed, Scarlet's pace adjusted, with mile splits ranging from 8:07 to 12:04 per mile. Her final average pace was 10:08 min/mile, with a total time of 1:02:54 over the 10K distance. Scarlet maintained her standings well, finishing 3rd in female categories for both gender and division, despite the decelerating pace in latter segments. Consider focusing on endurance training to sustain speed longer in future events. This consistent placement among the top three demonstrates Scarlet's competitive edge and resilience, particularly in sustaining her position throughout the race.