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Date: February 23, 2025 Participant: Chris DeAlmeida #1341 Race: 2025 Pearland Half 5K Distance: 3.1 miles Weather: Heavy rain at start. Cold. Lightning at times.

Consistent Pace Yields Strong Division Finish Chris DeAlmeida, a 47-year-old runner from Friendswood, TX, demonstrated remarkable consistency in the 2025 Pearland Half Marathon's 5K event. Running for team Alphaland, Chris completed the race with an impressive overall time of 22:21 and an average pace of 7:12 min/mile. Each mile was clocked almost identically, maintaining a steady pace with splits of 7:13 per mile. Chris placed 2nd in the Male Masters 40+ division, showing competitive performance in his age category. He ranked 12th overall out of 271 participants, highlighting his strong performance in the larger field. His consistent pacing is commendable and an asset to his racing strategy. Exploring ways to gradually boost speed while maintaining consistency in future races could help capitalize on this solid foundation.