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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Rachel Viger #38 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Performance on the Ascent Rachel Viger completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with a time of 3:40:19. Tackling a challenging elevation change from 6,303 feet to 14,061 feet over 13.36 miles, she maintained a strong overall pace of 16:29 minutes per mile. Her consistent performance resulted in finishing 47th in her gender and 8th in the F30-34 division, moving quickly through the lower altitudes, notably improving her position to 95th overall, 20th in her gender, and 3rd in her division at the 1.5-mile-to-go mark. Notable splittimes include a swift start at Ruxton with a 7:30 per mile pace, and an impressive pace management through significant elevation gains at points like Hydro Street and No Name Creek. Despite the increasing difficulty as she approached the tree line, Rachel's resilience was evident, especially in the final three miles, where elevation peaked. Her adaptability and endurance throughout the race are commendable. For future races, focusing on the later portions beyond the tree line could enhance her overall performance, considering the increasing elevation pressure.