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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Sarah Dramis #2010 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Progress Despite High Altitude Challenges Sarah began the Pikes Peak Ascent strongly, maintaining a solid pace of 10:29 min/mile at Ruxton. As the elevation increased, reaching 9400 feet at the 7.8-mile mark, her pace adjusted to 18:56 min/mile. This steady performance brought her to Barr Camp, positioned 10250 feet above sea level, in 2:38:49 overall. The final stretch, particularly above the tree line, provided significant elevation—the summit peak at 14061 feet. Sarah tackled these last 3 miles with determination, where her pace ranged from 47:00 to 38:02 min/mile. She improved her position again at 1.5 miles to go, before reaching the finish line in 6:08:21. Her performance shows resilience in adapting to the increasing altitude and demonstrates a capacity for maintaining focus and effort under challenging conditions. Analyzing pacing techniques for steep climbs could further enhance her ascent skills.