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Date: February 23, 2025 Participant: Hung Cao #2099 Race: 2025 Pearland Half Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Heavy rain at start. Cold. Lightning at times.

Achieving Great Results in Steady Pace Control Hung Cao delivered a strong performance at the 2025 Pearland Half Marathon with a final time of 1:32:13, averaging a steady pace of 7:02 per mile. Particularly noteworthy was his pacing stability; despite slight variations, his splits show consistent execution, with most miles logged in close proximity to his average pace. His fastest split came during the eighth mile at 6:42, showcasing his capacity to maintain, and even elevate pace halfway through the race. Placing first in his division (M40-49), Hung demonstrated valuable mastery in mid-race position improvements. Starting in 22nd place overall, he climbed to 12th, marking a significant advancement throughout the race. Notably, Hung solidified his position from mile 11 onwards, securing top spots within his demographic. Continual focus on split management could provide further advances, aiming for minor reductions in split variability. Keep leveraging these pacing strategies to maintain high performance in future races.