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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Keith Curtis #1214 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Improvement on Pikes Peak Ascent Keith Curtis demonstrated impressive improvement at the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon, completing the race in 5:08:50, compared to his 2024 time of 5:11:03. He improved his elapsed pace to 23:07 min/mile from the previous 23:16 min/mile. Notably, Keith advanced his overall placement, moving from 970th in 2024 to 1064th out of 2049 participants in 2025, an 80% completion rate. Keith's progress is most noticeable within the Division O55-59 category, advancing from 36th place in 2024 to achieving the same position in 2025 among an increased number of participants. A detailed analysis of his splits shows one area for potential gain; focusing on the final stretch where his pace slowed to 31:25 min/mile. Continued training focused on endurance at high altitudes could further enhance Keith's finishing speed and overall placement.