Results/Photos

Date: February 23, 2025 Participant: Rooney Cardenas #1009 Race: 2025 Pearland Half 10K Distance: 6.2 miles Weather: Heavy rain at start. Cold. Lightning at times.

Consistency and Strong Division Performance Rooney Cardenas displayed a commendable performance with a final elapsed time of 55:26 for the 10K event at the 2025 Pearland Half Marathon. With an average pace of 8:56 min/mile, Rooney secured 18th place overall and 11th in the male category. Notably, he consistently maintained a leading position in the Male 20-29 division, placing first in four out of the six splits and finishing second overall in the division. The splits demonstrate an admirable progression in pace, from a 9:56 min/mile in the first mile to a consistent sub-9-minute pace in the final miles. Splits four and five were particularly strong, clocking in at 8:37 and 8:44 min/mile, respectively. This showcases Rooney's ability to effectively manage his pace as the race progressed. Focusing on maintaining this steady improvement in pace throughout races could provide an additional advantage in future competitions.