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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Carter Auth #208 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 Despite Altitudinal Hurdles Carter Auth completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with a total time of 4:10:36, covering 13.36 miles with an average pace of 18:45 minutes per mile. Despite a challenging course reaching elevations up to 14,061 feet, Carter maintained consistent progress, finishing 42nd in the Open 25-29 division out of 2049 participants. Notable early performances included a split pace of 8:32 at the Ruxton mark, positioning him 35th in his division. Comparing Carter's performance to the previous year, his elapsed time increased from 3:53:24 to 4:10:36, and his pace slowed slightly. However, his technique remained consistent in the early and mid-segments. The critical segment at "1 Mile to Go" saw a split pace of 24:35, reflecting both the steep ascent and high altitude. The focus should potentially shift towards the final 3 miles above the tree line, with emphasis on pacing strategy to improve future results.