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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Logan McDonald #1249 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 Under Altitude Challenge Logan McDonald completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon in 4:55:03, covering 13.36 miles with an average pace of 22:05 min/mile. Starting with a strong pace of 9:32 min/mile at Ruxton, Logan's pace understandably adjusted as the elevation increased from 6,303 feet at the start to 14,061 feet at the finish. A notable adjustment in pacing was from the "Bottomless Pit" to "A-Frame," where the split pace increased from 24:48 to 27:24 min/mile, indicating the effects of high altitude. Logan maintained consistent overall placement throughout the race, finishing 938th overall and 665th in the Open category in a field of 2,049. In the competitive O35-39 division, Logan steadily held around 113th place. The elevation gains and endurance demands were apparent in the splits, particularly in the closing miles, with the final mile taking 18:39 at an elevation of over 14,000 feet. Focusing on managing pace in high-altitude conditions can be a key area for support going forward.