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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Jin Jung #1902 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace and Strong Finish Jin Jung displayed remarkable consistency and improvement at the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon. Starting with a solid 7:59 min/mile pace for the initial mile, Jin steadily increased his speed, achieving progressively better split times as the race continued. From Mile 1 to Mile 13, Jin's pace improved from 7:59 to an impressive 6:53 min/mile. Notably, his most significant pace drop occurred between Miles 12 and 13 with a swift 6:53 min/mile split, showcasing his strong finish. His final time of 1:37:52 translates to an average overall pace of 7:28 min/mile, demonstrating an improvement from his previous year's time of 1:39:10 with a pace of 7:34 min/mile. Jin placed 322nd overall and 37th in his division while competing against 4,907 total participants. The incremental advancements in each split reflect potential for further strategic enhancements, perhaps working on maintaining that strong finish pattern earlier in the race for an even more robust performance.