Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: David Nash #618 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Effort Despite Rising Challenges David Nash completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent in 6:13:53, navigating a 13.36-mile course with an average pace of 27:59 min/mile. Starting strong, David maintained a sub-30:00 min/mile pace for the initial 7.91 miles at Barr Camp, despite the climb. The course's challenging nature became apparent as the altitude increased, with his pace slowing significantly after Bottomless Pit, reaching a pace of over 40:00 min/mile from A-Frame onward. Interestingly, David exhibited a notable improvement in standing around the "1.5 Miles To Go" mark, gaining over 600 positions in the overall ranking during that section. This suggests a potential strength in steep or technical portions of the course. Focusing on maintaining a consistent pace in the final segments, where elevation is most challenging, could further improve performance. Overall, David's ability to navigate the course and finish strong is commendable, given the tough conditions presented by the race.