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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Jennefer Zapeta #4085 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing and Gradual Improvement Highlight Performance Jennefer Zapeta demonstrated a commendable race performance in the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon. Maintaining steady pacing, her elapsed pace at each mile consistently hovered around 9:39 to 10:09 minutes per mile. Notably, she managed to gradually reduce her split pace from 10:09 in the first mile to 9:39 by the final mile, showcasing her endurance and ability to hold consistent performance over distance. Compared to peers in her age division, Jennefer made significant progress as the race advanced, moving from 125th in her division at the first mile to finishing 101st. Impressively, she also steadily improved her gender placement, starting at 639th and finishing at 519th. This pattern indicates a strong ability to pace herself effectively and finish strongly. For future races, focusing on maintaining this late-race strength and attempting to initiate a slightly faster start might further benefit her overall time. Keep up the good work, and continue building on this solid foundation!