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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Courtney Frerichs #1771 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Progression at High Elevation Courtney Frerichs completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with a time of 6:19:41. Her average pace was 28:25 min/mile over the 13.36-mile course. Notably, she improved her standings, starting in 1628th place overall and concluding in 1555th, moving up 73 places through the race. In her age division, F40-44, she progressed from 92nd to 89th position, showcasing consistent placing throughout. Elevation steadily increased from 6303 ft at the start to 14061 ft at the finish, challenging runners with a significant gain. Courtney's split times varied as the route's altitude and slope changed. The initial Ruxton stage saw a brisk pace of 10:52 min/mile. As the course elevation rose, her pace moderated, with the Barr Camp segment showing a stronger pace of 17:20 min/mile at 10250 ft. In the final stretches, her pace ranged between 32:06 and 45:07 min/mile, indicating adaptation to the climbing altitude. Effective pacing in challenging conditions is a highlight of Courtney's performance.