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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Trisha Nelson #56 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Altitude Climb and Strong Division Finish Trisha Nelson completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 3:39:43, covering a distance of 13.36 miles. This performance yielded a pace of 16:26 min/mile, positioning her 46th in her gender category out of 2049 participants and impressively 7th in the competitive Female 30-34 age division. As the course ascended from 6303 to 14061 feet, Trisha managed a consistent effort against the increased altitude. Analyzing her splits, Trisha's strategic start placed her 4th in her division at Hydro Street. As she approached the high-altitude segments, her pace adapted to the shifting terrain and elevation. Noteworthy is her strong division placement, maintaining a competitive stance despite the progressive elevation challenges. For future races, a focus on sustaining the early split momentum could improve pacing consistency, particularly through the last high-altitude miles. Her elevation management reflects strategic endurance and determination throughout the ascent.