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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Camden Summers #455 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Improvement at High Altitude Camden Summers improved his performance in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent, reducing his elapsed time to 3:48:17 from the previous year's 3:55:11. This improvement reflects a better pace, reducing his elapsed pace from 17:36 min/mile in 2024 to 17:05 min/mile in 2025. His placement in the O40-44 division also rose from 35th to 32nd, amidst a larger field of 2049 total participants. The early sections showed promising speed, particularly reaching the Ruxton checkpoint with a split pace of 8:46. The progression through higher elevations saw slowing splits, as expected, but consistent pacing and strategic effort are observable. Notably, Camden maintained strong positioning from Barr Camp onwards at elevations exceeding 10,000 feet, finishing in 277th place overall. Continuous focus on maintaining a sustainable pace through the last steep miles could further elevate his standings in future races.