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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Ryan Vance #311 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Effort with Increased Challenge Toward the Finish Ryan Vance completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 4:39:03 over a 13.36-mile distance, averaging a pace of 20:53 per mile. Starting strong at the Ruxton split with a split pace of 8:04, he achieved his best overall placement of 246. By the Barr Camp split, his pace had settled to 17:41, ranking 381 in overall position. Despite tougher conditions and increased altitude, Ryan maintained a strong finish, completing the last 0.5257 miles at a pace of 34:43. His performance shows consistency in the early stages, but there's noticeable deceleration in the final miles, where elevation surpassed 12,000 feet. During the "0.5 Miles to Go" section, his pace dropped to 35:47 per mile, highlighting an area where elevation had a significant impact. Ryan might benefit from targeted high-altitude training to enhance endurance and maintain a steadier pace in future races.