Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Abe Means #151 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 on a Testing Terrain Abe Means completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 4:17:45, spanning a distance of 13.36 miles. His overall pace was 19:17 minutes per mile. The initial part saw Abe advancing rapidly, clocking an impressive 8:11 min/mile pace between the start and Ruxton. However, as the altitude increased, so did the pacing interval, with the final stretch from '0.5 Miles To Go' to 'Finish' slowing to a 28:56 min/mile pace. At various checkpoints, Abe's placement indicated a consistent challenge with the climb. At 'Hydro Street', he held the 33rd position within his age division, but by the time he reached 'Finish', he stood at 46th in the O25-29 category. Elevation gained from the start at 6303 feet to 14,061 feet at the finish is commendable and reflects the need to focus on uphill endurance and pacing strategy to improve in future events.