Results/Photos

Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Vincent Gao #25 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Handcycle Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Room for Improvement Vincent maintained a steady pace throughout the race, starting with a split pace of 13:25 min/mile and concluding the event with an overall pace of 16:19 min/mile. Notably, he showed remarkable consistency in his positioning within his age division, frequently securing the 4th place in M20-24. Between miles 1 and 3, Vincent showed stronger pacing, hovering around 13:23 to 13:31 min/mile. His overall completion time was 3:33:54, indicating a slight increase compared to his previous race time of 3:23:33. Despite some slowing in the latter miles, with the most significant decrease happening between miles 8 and 9, where his pace fell to 24:06 min/mile, Vincent displayed consistent gender placement, finishing 19th among male participants. Considering the slight decline in pace after mile 7, focusing on endurance training could aid in maintaining a more consistent pace throughout future races. Keep up the team spirit with the Fat Bao Running Club for continued encouragement and support!