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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Matthew Boston #2053 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Effort in High Altitude Challenge Matthew Boston completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 5:20:50, covering 13.36 miles at an average pace of 24:00 min/mile. Despite the grueling elevation gain, Matthew managed no major position loss from start to finish which reflects steady performance, finishing 1172nd out of 2049 overall participants and 108th in his division (age 40-44). Analyzing his split times, a notable achievement was maintaining consistent pacing in the first two miles, starting with a 10:31 pace at Ruxton and maintaining it well into Hydro Street with a 13:05 pace. The altitude increase notably affected his pace beyond Barr Camp, with times increasing to 32:49 by A-Frame. However, Matthew's ability to push through the final 0.5 miles in challenging conditions shows determination. Focus on endurance and pacing in high-altitude segments could further benefit future performances on this terrain.