Results/Photos

Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Katia Banda-Rios #338 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Final Push Impresses Katia Banda-Rios maintained a steady pace throughout the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon, averaging a pace of 9:59 min/mile. Her performance showed consistency with slight variations per mile, indicating controlled pacing. Notably, she accelerated during miles 5 and 6 with paces of 9:42 min/mile. The significant uptick came in mile 9, where she achieved her fastest pace of 9:27 min/mile. Ending strong is a hallmark of a well-managed race, and Katia's performance in mile 9 sets a positive precedent. Suggest focusing on improving those sections where the pace slowed, such as the 10:32 min/mile in mile 12. Overall, concluding the race in 2:10:56 and placing 129th in her division displays commendable dedication, making her an asset to Houston sMiles. Fine-tuning pacing strategies for the last miles could optimize her overall time and performance.