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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: John Polisini #2964 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Leads to Division Top Finish John Polisini delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon, finishing with a time of 1:50:23 and an average pace of 8:25 per mile. Over his 13.1-mile run, he achieved consistently strong splits, maintaining an average pace of around 8:30 min/mile for most miles. Notably, his fastest mile was Mile 13 with a split time of 8:13, showing a strong finish. John led the M70-74 division, placing 1st among his peers. Reflecting on his previous performance, John improved his pace from the 2024 race, where he completed the half marathon with a pace of 8:51 min/mile. This year, he climbed significantly in overall standings, moving from 1087th to 865th place. Continuing his training with attention on maintaining consistent pacing as evidenced by his steady splits will likely see further success. His participation as a Houston Striders member highlights his dedication to the sport.