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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Andrew Kirkpatrick #1975 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Speed Boosts Performance Andrew Kirkpatrick delivered a steadfast performance at the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon, achieving an overall time of 1:42:53 with a pace of 7:51 min/mile. He improved significantly from his previous race in 2024, where his time was 1:51:27 with an 8:30 min/mile pace. Notably, Andrew maintained a consistent pace throughout the race with a notable final mile boost at 7:00 min/mile, which significantly contributed to his improved timing. Starting with an 8:09 min/mile pace, Andrew steadily increased his speed, dropping to a 7:00 min/mile pace in the last mile. This steady progression is commendable and shows strategic pacing. Andrew's overall placement was 502 out of 4907 participants, marking a remarkable improvement in rank as well, considering his previous placement of 860. For future races, a focus on maintaining the faster pace earlier in the race might help in achieving even better times. Well done, Andrew!