Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Shaun Laws #946 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Strong Performance Across Pikes Peak Ascent Split Shaun Laws demonstrated commendable consistency in his splits throughout the Pikes Peak Ascent, finishing the 13.36-mile course in 5:05:07. Starting from 1449th place overall, Shaun improved by 414 positions to finish in 1035th place out of 2049 participants. His performance in the O60-64 division resulted in a 30th place finish. Analyzing the splits, Shaun began with an energetic 9:58 min/mile at Ruxton and maintained a positive pace through Hydro Street at 12:35 min/mile. Notably, at the '1.5 Miles To Go' marker, he surged to 565th place, reflecting determination near the finish. The final stretch had a slower pace averaging above 30 min/mile, consistent with other runners at high altitudes. Shaun’s performance suggests strength in middle distances and potential for maintaining speed throughout elevations, indicating a focus on speed endurance training could yield benefits.