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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Kelsey Wiliams #2046 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 High Altitude Challenges Kelsey Williams completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent half marathon in 5:03:22, recording an average pace of 22:42 min/mile over the 13.36-mile course. Starting strong at the Ruxton split with a pace of 10:38, Kelsey's performance experienced gradual declines, typical of this challenging race environment. Throughout, she maintained a consistent effort, steadily moving up in her division rank, ultimately finishing 44th in the F40-44 category from 47th at the start. Her race strategy was apparent with a maintained upward position trend; she progressed from an overall place of 1246 at Ruxton to finish at 1019 overall, highlighting a resilient approach. The split at 11.8377 miles, her best division placement, saw her improve to 21st in the F40-44 division, suggesting a strong climb despite increasing altitude. There's potential to focus on elevation adaptation, particularly in the final miles where paces exceeded 30 min/mile.