Results/Photos

Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Jose Rojas #3224 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Start with a Dramatic Finish Jose Rojas's performance at the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K presented some compelling progressions and unexpected turns. He began with a steady pace, quickly moving from 9:28 min/mile in the first mile to a remarkable 6:12 min/mile by the 11th mile. This rapid improvement is noteworthy as he significantly improved his placement in multiple categories, reaching 194th overall by mile 12, and 12th in his division from starting at 91st. His strong mid-race performance demonstrates his capability to accelerate efficiently as the race progresses. However, the 13th mile presented challenges with a substantial increase in his split time to 39:37, resulting in a final overall place of 1893. The stark contrast between his strong performance mid-race and the slowing in the final mile calls for a reflection. Focusing on strategies to maintain endurance and pace toward the end might benefit future events, considering his prior completion time of 1:33:12 in the previous year's race.