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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Tyler Ledford #937 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Solid Climb with Strategic Pacing in Pikes Peak Ascent Tyler Ledford completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with a total time of 4:07:20, covering a distance of 13.36 miles. His average pace was 18:30 minutes per mile. Notably, Tyler started strong, reaching the first checkpoint at Ruxton in just 3:21 with an impressive pace of 7:48 per mile. As the elevation climbed from 6,303 feet to the summit at 14,061 feet, his consistent progress placed him overall in 425th out of 2049 participants, while he stood 57th in his division. A key observation is Tyler's strategic pacing strategy which aimed for conserving energy, particularly in high-altitude segments. While the last sections after A-Frame saw a drop in pace to around 25:00 per mile, Tyler maintained a steady finish, achieving substantial positions in his division and gender. Future focus could include further fine-tuning pace in differing terrains, especially as altitude increases. A strong effort overall, Tyler demonstrates tactical adaptability and steady endurance.