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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Nathan Schluessler #149 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Improved Consistency and Strong Finish Nathan Schluessler improved his performance in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent half marathon, completing the 13.36-mile course with an elapsed time of 2:43:43 and an average pace of 12:15 min/mile. Notably, Nathan achieved a significant enhancement from his previous year's performance, trimming his time by 15 minutes and securing a 21st overall finish among 2049 participants. In his division (Open 20-24), he placed 5th, showcasing commendable growth from his 37th place finish overall the previous year. The data shows Nathan started strong, maintaining a rapid pace in initial miles, particularly a swift 6:27 min/mile to Ruxton, rapidly moving up to 52nd place. From "Start" to "Top of W's," he gained impressive ground, advancing to 22nd position. Even during the most demanding final segments, Nathan maintained a steady tempo, with a noticeable split time of 16:22 from "0.5 Miles To Go" to the finish. The data reflects effective pacing strategy and endurance, crucial in high-altitude conditions.