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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Michelle Munoz #1228 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Effort Amidst Elevation Michelle Munoz completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon in 6:02:24. She covered the 13.36-mile course with an average pace of 27:07 min/mile. Starting well in her division, she secured the 20th position at the opening stage, Ruxton, with a swift pace of 9:49 min/mile. Her pace gradually adjusted while ascending from Hydro Street’s lower elevation of around 6649 feet to the towering finish at 14,061 feet. She steadily maintained a mid-field position, finishing 31st in the F20-24 division. During the early sections, there was a notable improvement between 7.8 Summit and Barr Camp, where Michelle improved her split pace to 15:38 min/mile, showing strong adaptation at this challenging hike. Nevertheless, as altitude increased past the 10-mile mark, splits like ‘1 Mile To Go’ recorded a pace of 41:30 min/mile. Focusing on maintaining consistent efforts throughout can aid in overcoming steeper ascents in future races.