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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Brett Riley #767 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 Noteworthy Efforts Brett Riley completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 4:28:55, maintaining a 20:07 min/mile pace over the 13.36-mile course. Starting strong, Riley clocked a swift pace of 8:58 min/mile in the first 0.43 miles but experienced a gradual slowdown as the elevation increased. A key observation is the pacing of 16:00 min/mile between the 4.48 and 6.05-mile marks—the swiftest since the early stages—illustrates an effective section strategy. Notably, Brett steadily moved positions, notably shifting from 606th to 567th at the 12.31-mile mark. Climbing to elevations over 14,000 feet, the impact was evident in the later stages, with a 31:50 min/mile pace between 12.8343 and 13.36 miles. An area for potential adjustment is pacing strategies for high-altitude segments. Identifying specific points for targeted training will harness the potential for even greater overall performance.