Results/Photos

Date: February 23, 2025 Participant: Paul Finney #1461 Race: 2025 Pearland Half 5K Distance: 3.1 miles Weather: Heavy rain at start. Cold. Lightning at times.

Consistent Performance in the 5K Paul Finney, 66, from Pearland, TX, delivered impressive consistency in the 2025 Pearland Half Marathon's 5K event. He maintained his pace effectively, finishing with a 26:35 overall time and an average pace of 8:34 min/mile. His splits reveal interesting details: an initial pace of 8:47 per mile, which improved to 8:07 during mile two, although there was a slight slowdown to 9:01 in the final mile. Despite the fluctuation, he successfully placed 1st in the M60-69 division. Paul's race strategy proved effective against a field of 271 participants. Remaining steady, he placed 18th overall among male competitors and 23rd overall, showing strong placement in both gender and overall categories. While his mid-race acceleration was remarkable, a focus on sustaining the pace in the last mile could enhance future results. Great job on winning your division!