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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Stephanie Alfaro #175 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Impressive Consistency with Personal Best Stephanie Alfaro, competing for Houston sMiles, delivered an impressive half marathon performance at the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon, completing the 13.1-mile course in 1:53:10. This achievement marks a significant improvement from her previous race in 2024, where she finished in 2:09:24. Her average pace this year was 8:38 min/mile, a notable enhancement from the prior 9:52 min/mile. Particularly commendable was her split performance at mile 3, which was covered in 7:59. Her placement among her division, F30-34, improved as well, finishing 46th compared to last year's 94th. Alfaro consistently moved through the ranks, most notably improving her position at mile 3. A more controlled pacing from miles 7 to 12 could further enhance her performance in future races. Alfaro's dedication to consistent pacing and steady improvement will likely continue to bring her success in upcoming events.