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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Rachel Garcia #1626 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Performance at High Altitudes Rachel Garcia tackled the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an impressive effort, covering a distance of 13.36 miles with an elapsed time of 6:31:32 and an overall pace of 29:18 min/mile. Notably, she maintained a steady performance across the course, managing to finish 1597th overall out of 2049 participants, and placed 102nd in her division (F35-39). Her initial pace at Ruxton was 11:47 min/mile and, despite the elevation elevation gain, she maintained consistency with varying paces such as 37:40 min/mile at "2 Miles To Go" and 40:02 min/mile at the finish. Highlights include her improved pace of 19:00 min/mile approaching Barr Camp and a strong finish even as altitudes reached above 14,000 feet at the summit. Continued focus on the pacing strategy in challenging later segments could enhance future outcomes. Overall, Rachel demonstrated resilience and adaptability across this demanding trail run.