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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Rene Andrade Ruiz #220 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with Progressive Challenges Rene Andrade Ruiz demonstrated exceptional consistency in his pace during the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon. Starting with a solid 11:23 min/mile pace in the first mile, Rene maintained an impressively steady pace through the first half of the race. By Mile 7, his overall pace was 12:42 min/mile. Throughout the event, despite the tough conditions, Rene adjusted his pacing strategy, never falling significantly behind his earlier splits. As the race progressed, Rene encountered some challenges, evident in the slightly decreasing pace towards the latter miles, culminating in an overall elapsed pace of 14:07 min/mile. Notably, Mile 8 showed the most significant pace drop with a 16:07 min/mile split. There is a potential area to focus on for future improvement, such as endurance training, to better handle the pace drop-off. Engaging in speed workouts and endurance training sessions could enhance overall race performance moving forward.