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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Michael Wells #892 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Persistent Climb and Steady Progress Highlight Performance Michael Wells, age 51 from Colorado Springs, completed the Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 4:36:22. Covering a distance of 13.36 miles, Michael maintained a consistent effort, with an average pace of 20:41 min/mile. Starting at an elevation of 6303 feet and finishing at 14061 feet, his performance saw him move up in the rankings, beginning at 877th overall at the start, finishing 721st. He finished 44th in his age division of 50-54. His race strategy involved a focused pace in the initial stages, exemplified by a strong start from Ruxton at 9:48 min/mile. As the course became more demanding, especially past Barr Camp with steep elevation, pace slowed but maintained around 25:23 to 34:04 min/mile in the final miles. Michael's steady improvement in ranking, concluding with solid placement, demonstrates noteworthy pacing strategy to consider retaining for future events.