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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Tom Seeman #385 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Climb with a Strong Finish Tom Seeman, 63 from Colorado Springs, completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent in an impressive time of 4:16:14, covering a distance of 13.36 miles. Starting at an elevation of 6,303 feet and finishing at a soaring 14,061 feet, Tom handled the significant altitude increase adeptly. His overall pace was 19:10 minutes per mile, and he placed 13th in his age division (60-64). During the race, Tom showed strong progression from the start, moving up significantly from an initial placement in 1122nd overall to 513th by the finish. Key achievements include his consistent pacing in the mid-race section, maintaining competitive position with a 16:01 pace at the 'Top of W's' and finishing the toughest sections above the tree line with a commendable effort. The splits indicate that Tom managed the challenging terrain and elevation gain with determination and resilience.