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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Kate Bridgman #1573 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Pace in High Altitude Kate Bridgman tackled the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with determination, covering 13.36 miles in 6:09:18 hours. Her initial split from the start at 6303 feet indicated a strong beginning, maintaining a 12:09 min/mile pace through the first 0.43 miles. As the course ascended to 14061 feet, Kate adapted impressively to the challenging conditions, especially with noticeable slowing in the final 3 miles due to higher altitude and increased fatigue. Her overall pace was 27:38 min/mile, which is consistent with the expected slowdown at higher elevations. Kate's consistent performance can be observed from the checkpoint at Barr Camp, where she covered 1.86 miles in 32:35, adjusting effectively to the course's demands. Notably, she gained an improved place at 1.5 miles from the finish, showing resilience by moving up to 12th in her division, a commendable achievement in the F60-64 category. Continuing to build on this solid approach could yield even better results in future races.