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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Steve Tanio #1306 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Performance with Improved Finishing Time Steve Tanio completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with a final time of 6:16:31, covering a distance of 13.36 miles with an average pace of 28:11 min/mile. Notably, Steve improved on his previous year's time by 1 minute and 51 seconds. As he progressed through the course, splits showed a steady increase in pace, from 10:18 min/mile at Ruxton to 41:10 min/mile at the Finish. Despite these challenges, Steve's perseverance at high altitudes and his ability to maintain a consistent pace reflect commendable endurance. In comparison to the 2024 race, Steve maintained a similar performance but moved forward in overall placement, finishing 1544th out of 2049 participants this year. His ranking in the Men’s 60-64 division remained consistent at 62nd place. Focusing on strengthening the final miles, particularly the challenging sections above the tree line, could help improve splits like the "0.5 Miles To Go" section, where his pace slowed to 44:59 min/mile. The durability shown can provide a solid foundation for future races.