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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Frank De Leon #954 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Improvement Over the Miles Frank De Leon's performance at the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon demonstrated a consistent effort, completing the 13.1-mile event in 3:47:39, with an overall pace of 17:22 min/mile. Starting strong with a 13:34 min/mile pace in the first mile placed him 3507th. Despite a challenging second mile with a split pace of 20:45 min/mile, Frank showed resilience by improving his pace to 15:46 min/mile in the third mile. This adjustment resulted in a climb in his placement to 4056th overall. Throughout the race, Frank maintained a stable pacing strategy, managing to keep most splits within a range of 16:20 to 18:31 min/mile. Notably, the ninth mile was completed in 17:31 min/mile, marking a slight advancement in his pacing strategy from earlier slower splits. Consistent placement in his age group and mid-race improvements highlight Frank's ability to recalibrate effectively. Focusing on sustaining early momentum could benefit future races.