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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Joseph Lange #141 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Consistency and Pace Improvement Mark the Ascent Joseph Lange completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with a significant improvement in performance, finishing in 2:44:11 and averaging a pace of 12:17 per mile. This marks an 11:46 improvement over his 2024 performance, where he completed the course in 2:55:57 at a pace of 13:10 per mile. Joseph saw an initial strong start, securing a position as high as 13th overall at No Name Creek. Notable is his ability to maintain a near-consistent position in the top 20 throughout the race, showing steady pacing despite increasing altitude. The biggest gains were in the first half, highlighted by a 5:43 per mile pace at Hydro Street and a strong performance at the Top of W's with a 10:19 pace. The final and most challenging miles saw expected slowing with a pace of 18:22 at the finish, indicating room to strategize on maintaining speed through high-altitude segments. Joseph's improvement year-over-year highlights dedication and adaptability on this demanding course.