Results/Photos

Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Alyssa Taing #8647 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Improvement and Strategic Running Alyssa demonstrated remarkable consistency and strategic pacing at the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K. Completing the 10K with an elapsed time of 1:08:27, she improved her pace to 11:02 min/mile compared to last year's 12:43 min/mile, positioning her 4th in the F0-14 division, a notable advancement from the previous 8th place. The race saw a progressive improvement in the first three miles, maintaining under 11-minute miles, peaking with a 10:29 min/mile in the second mile. Although a slight slowdown occurred between miles four and six, with split times slowing to over 11 minutes per mile, Alyssa's early strong performance provided a solid foundation for her overall result. Remaining steady and focused, she climbed over 671 places from her previous overall standing in 2024, finishing 736th out of 2010 participants. Continued attention to maintaining the pace set in the initial half could further enhance her racing strategy. Keep it up with the amazing improvement!