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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Marina Lepikhina #485 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Improvement and Dominance in Division Marina Lepikhina showcased a remarkable performance at the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent, improving her time significantly from the previous year. She completed the 13.36-mile course in 3:47:28, achieving an elapsed pace of 17:01 min/mile. Notably, her performance secured her the top spot in her F50-54 division, marking a significant advancement from 2024, where she placed fourth. Starting strongly, Marina advanced from 507th place overall at the start to an impressive 267th by the finish. Her ascent through the ranks highlighted her consistent pacing and endurance, especially notable above the tree line. Her splits reveal strategic pacing, with strong efforts at challenging sections like Barr Camp and A-Frame. Maintaining position and improving pace over comparable segments from 2024 indicate a well-planned and executed race strategy. Congratulations on being first in your division, an excellent testament to your strong efforts and progression.