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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Hector Mendez #5353 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Pace with a Strong Finish Hector Mendez participated in the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K and performed consistently throughout the race, completing the 13.1 miles with an overall pace of 9:35 min/mile. Hector managed to finish 1764th out of 4907 participants overall, which places him effectively within the top 36% of the race. Focusing on his division, M30-34, Hector placed 272nd, indicating solid performance as he climbs the ranks. This consistency is a promising trait for future races. Analyzing his split times shows an impressive progression in pace, starting at 10:55 min/mile for the first mile and improving to 8:14 min/mile at mile 11. Notably, Hector managed to pass over 1,000 participants from the initial position of 2018 overall, demonstrating stamina and strategy in the later miles. For future races, focusing on the middle segments could allow for even better overall pacing and potential improvements in placement.