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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Erich Weiss #2088 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Effort on Pikes Peak Ascent Erich Weiss completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 5:21:08, covering the 13.36 miles at an average pace of 24:02 per mile. Starting strong at the 'Ruxton', Erich maintained an impressive pace of 10:18 per mile. The rigorous climb saw varying splits, with notable times such as 28:08 for the No Name Creek segment at an elevation of 8734 feet and 37:53 at Barr Camp, reaching 10250 feet. One of the more challenging sections came between the 1.5 Mile marker and the Finish, where Erich clocked 13:19 for 0.43 miles at 13024 feet, showing a relentless push. Overall, Erich placed 1179th out of 2049 participants and 127th in the highly contested O30-34 division. The final stretch from 0.5 miles to go to the finish had the steepest climb averaging a pace of 35:04 per mile. Concentrated pacing adjustments in these high-elevation sections could further enhance performance. Keep up the dedication to tackle challenging segments effectively!