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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Bryan Brooks #763 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Climb and Mid-Race Challenges Bryan Brooks completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon in 5:00:20, maintaining an overall pace of 22:28 min/mile. His overall ranking improved dramatically from 1725 at the start to 994 at the finish among 2049 participants. Starting strong, Bryan moved from 1725 to 841 by Hydro Street, benefiting from his early pacing with a 10:52 min/mile at Ruxton. His performance remained steady as he progressed, consistently navigating through the climb with calculated effort. The race presented additional challenges as Bryan advanced. Noteworthy is his pace adjustment during the high-altitude stages, particularly between Barr Camp and the A-Frame, where his pace was around 29:57 min/mile due to the steep elevation gain. Finishing 64th in his division (O50-54), Bryan can consider focusing on pacing strategies for the final miles, where paces dropped below 30 min/mile, to enhance performance in future events. Excellent perseverance and adaptability shown throughout the ascent!