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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Jennifer Stong #1043 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Improved Pacing and Consistency Shines in 2025 Race Jennifer Stong delivered a commendable performance at the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent, clocking in at 5:40:19 with an overall pace of 25:28 min/mile. Jennifer displayed improved pacing compared to her 2024 race time of 5:47:12, showcasing a faster split at Ruxton with a pace of 10:39. Her ability to manage her pace amidst steep elevation gains was key, maintaining consistency even as the race progressed beyond the tree line. The climb from 0.43 miles to the top of Ruxton saw a significant improvement in her position from 1253 to 407 in her gender category. Notably, Jennifer's strongest segment was from Barr Camp to Bottomless Pit, where she tackled the gradient with a confident split of 30:52 for 1.86 miles, outperforming her gender competitors and advancing her division place. Elevations from 6303 to 14061 feet presented considerable challenges, yet Jennifer effectively navigated these with strategic pacing adjustments in the final three miles, securing a division finish of 33rd in F50-54.