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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Kylie Chen #772 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Pacing Yields Strong Finish Kylie Chen, representing Team SpeedFam, completed the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon with a final time of 2:12:04 and an average pace of 10:04 min/mile. Significant progress was demonstrated through her pacing strategy. Beginning at a pace of 11:26 min/mile, Kylie consistently improved her splits, achieving her fastest mile at 9:00 min/mile in the 13th mile. These gains in pace resulted in placing 9th in her F15-19 division out of 4907 participants overall. Standing out in the latter half of the race, Kylie moved forward from 18th to 9th place in her division. The greatest improvement occurred between the 2nd and 13th miles, showcasing her ability to maintain a positive trajectory. For future races, focusing on an earlier increase in pace could further enhance her overall performance. Overall, Kylie demonstrated disciplined pacing and effective race strategy, leading to impressive divisional placement and a strong finish.