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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Roland Peterson #838 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Significant Improvement in Challenging Conditions Roland Peterson showed commendable progress at the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent. Finishing the half marathon in 4:22:23, he improved his time by 35 minutes and 20 seconds from the previous year's 4:57:43. His pace increased to 19:38 min/mile from 22:17 min/mile in 2024. The final three miles, with elevations surpassing 13,000 feet, proved tough with split paces peaking at 28:48 min/mile, yet he demonstrated resilience. Early splits showed strength, notably at Ruxton with an 8:33 min/mile. Despite later slowdowns due to altitude, Persistence near "1.5 Miles To Go" with a jump in overall position amidst the elevation testifies to strategic pacing. His overall placement improved significantly from 856th to 572nd, and within his age division, from 95th to 55th. Future training could emphasize late-race endurance to further push improvements. Overall, a strong, well-paced run with promising results for future events.