Results/Photos

Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Gustavo Rodriguez #3194 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Pacing with Room to Sharpen Focus Gustavo Rodriguez maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon. Starting with a strong 7:22 min/mile in the first mile, he showed steady performance in the middle miles, consistently around the 7:21-7:23 min/mile mark. The fifth and seventh mile were his fastest, both improving with a 7:14 and 7:13 min/mile respectively, demonstrating his capability to increase speed at specific stages. The later miles showed some pace variability with a slower eighth and final mile, resulting in his overall rhythm slightly decreasing towards the end. Overall, Gustavo's final result was a finish time of 1:37:39 with an average pace of 7:27 min/mile, securing his placement as 279th among the men and 63rd in his division. A notable element is the consistent pacing strategy, although it slightly diverged in the last two miles. Focusing on late-race pace maintenance could bring improvements in future events.