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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Andrew Mitchell #318 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Impressive Progress: Significant Time Gains Noted Andrew Mitchell completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with a remarkable improvement, clocking in at 3:21:24, shedding 16 minutes and 37 seconds off his previous year's time. His average pace saw a commendable enhancement from 16:19 min/mile to 15:04 min/mile. Notably, Andrew’s position improved impressively from 191st overall in 2024 to 123rd in 2025. Throughout the race, Andrew's early pacing was strong, maintaining position in the top 150 until approximately the 9-mile mark. Above tree line, his splits gradually slowed, reflecting the elevation challenges, yet he still managed to improve consistently over last year. For the future, focusing on the latter part of the course, particularly after mile 10, could offer further significant improvements. Andrew's resilience and advancement in the overall ranking and division placements express his dedication and effective training development over the last year.