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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Micah Degani #417 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Sustained Progress in Elevation Micah Degani, 51, from Colorado Springs, CO, showcased a robust performance in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 3:57:29 for the 13.36-mile course. Improving from the previous year's race time of 4:04:21, Micah shaved off nearly 7 minutes. The average pace in 2025 was 17:46 min/mile, an enhancement over the 18:17 min/mile pace set in 2024. Starting strong, he transitioned from 762nd place at the start to 344th by the finish, particularly excelling in his division (O50-54), where he ranked 16th. Analyzing split times reveals a consistent early pace with 8:30 min/mile at the Ruxton checkpoint, slowing toward the high-altitude sections, notably the final stretch with a 24:20 min/mile pace. Elevation gain gradually influenced the splits, from an 11:01 pace at "2.5 Miles To Go" to 12:48 at the finish, demonstrating determined persistence. For continued improvement, future efforts might focus on maintaining a steadier pace in the final miles.