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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Rodney Gordon #1561 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 with Opportunities at Higher Elevations Rodney Gordon completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent in 6:15:56, covering a distance of 13.36 miles. His overall pace was 28:08 min/mile, highlighting the intensity of the elevation changes. Starting strong, Rodney's initial pace at Ruxton was an impressive 10:57 min/mile, but by the time he reached 7.8 Summit, the pace settled more evenly around 22:53 min/mile, which he managed to maintain as the altitude and trail steepened. Notably, the latter part of the course above the tree line represented a critical challenge. From A-Frame to the finish line, pace variations were noticeable, peaking around 42:56 min/mile just before the finish. As ascending trail runs often require acclimatization, pinpointing how the altitude affects pace could be key to optimizing performance further in such demanding environments. Overall, Rodney strategically managed the course’s increasing difficulty, ensuring a strong finish.