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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Jessica Ji #1849 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace Elevates Performance Jessica Ji demonstrated a strong and consistent performance at the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon. Beginning with a steady pace of 12:38 min/mile in the first mile, she progressively increased her speed throughout the race, demonstrating her ability to pace effectively over the distance. Her best split pace was recorded at mile 7 with a 10:57 min/mile. Significant improvement in her pace resulted in covering the entire 13.1 miles with an average pace of 11:41 min/mile, showcasing her capacity for endurance and pacing. Jessica's finishing time of 2:33:15 placed her in the top 31% overall and top 11% within her division (F20-24), indicating a commendable performance among her peers. This is highlighted by her overall placement of 3079 out of 4907 participants. While she demonstrated improved pacing as the race progressed, a slight increase in consistency could further enhance her performance. Maintaining focus on even splits in the final miles could be beneficial for future races.