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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Sarah Johnson #1221 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Progression Defying Altitude Challenges Sarah Johnson completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent in 5:20:13, covering a distance of 13.36 miles. Her overall pace was 23:58 min/mile. Despite the challenging altitude and elevation, she improved her positioning, moving up from 1477th at the start to finish 1166th overall. She placed 367th among female participants and 54th in the F45-49 age division. Her initial burst had her at a 10:45 min/mile pace up to "Ruxton" at 0.43 miles, demonstrating an early energy boost. Notably, Sarah maintained an admirable consistency during the taxing climbs. She adeptly adjusted her pace as the elevation increased, with her fastest split between "Barr Camp" and "Bottomless Pit" at a 15:09 min/mile pace before the steeper, high-altitude stages. The final stretch, reaching elevations of over 14,000 feet, slowed her pace to 36:54 min/mile. Analyzing split times can reveal potential areas to enhance endurance for high-altitude segments in future races.