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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Patrick Morin #755 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Progress and Strong Finish at High Altitude Patrick Morin, 28, from South Bend, IN, completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with a time of 4:42:06, covering 13.36 miles at an average pace of 21:06 min/mile. Patrick's overall position was 789th out of 2049 participants, placing 575th in the Open Gender category and 58th in his division (O25-29). Starting strong at Ruxton, he improved his standing significantly from his beginning position of 1710th. His most notable split was reaching Hydro Street, where he marked a pace of 10:55, contributing to a climb to his highest position during the race, 622nd overall. Patrick's performance displayed consistency, even as he faced the increasingly challenging environment above the tree line. Between Barr Camp and the Finish, he maintained a careful pace despite increased elevation, with his longest and most strategic segment appearing in the final two miles, completing this stretch at a pace of 30:10. This strong completion demonstrates excellent endurance and perseverance in high-altitude conditions. Consider focusing on altitude-specific training to optimize performance further.