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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Dawn Henderson #1025 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Significant Improvement Noted with Strong Uphill Performance Dawn Henderson, from Colorado Springs, demonstrated impressive progress in her performance at the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon. Her final Elapsed Time was 4:27:43, covering the 13.36-mile ascent with an average pace of 20:02 min/mile. This shows marked improvement compared to her previous year's time of 4:44:57 and an average pace of 21:19 min/mile. She finished 9th in her division (F50-54), indicating strong competition among her peers. Her progression through the splits reflects strategic pacing and adaptation to increasing altitude. Notable split performances include her ascent to Barr Camp (7.91 miles in 2:02:13) where her pace accelerated to 12:36 min/mile. As she approached the highest altitudes, her pace tapered as expected due to the challenging terrain and altitude, concluding her race with a final split pace of 27:15 min/mile for the last half-mile. Continue focusing on elevation training to maintain the upward trajectory in performance.