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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Edward Gleason #1292 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Progress with Strong Finish in Division Edward Gleason demonstrated commendable perseverance, clocking a total elapsed time of 5:42:36 over a 13.36-mile course with an overall pace of 25:38 min/mile. Despite starting at 1102nd place overall, Edward maintained a consistent effort and finished 7th in his O70-74 age division out of 2049 participants. Noteworthy is his place improvement in the first segment from the start to Ruxton, moving up to 912th overall with a swift pace of 9:49 min/mile. Edward showed significant adaptability when transitioning to higher elevations. His progress from Barr Camp to the finish was consistent, with a strong finish at the peak of Pikes Peak. While the high-altitude segments were challenging, Edward's strategic pacing resulted in a commendable 7th place in his division, demonstrating perseverance and adaptability. Focusing on maintaining a steady pace in high-altitude environments could further enhance performance in future races.