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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Joshua Fishburn #320 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Climb in High Altitude Challenge Joshua Fishburn's performance at the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon highlighted impressive consistency and determination. He completed the 13.36-mile course in a time of 3:22:04 with an overall pace of 15:07 min/mile. Among 2049 participants, Joshua achieved 126th place overall and 105th in the open gender category. Notably, he was 17th in his age division. Steady progress marked his ascent, showcasing his effective pacing strategy, particularly in the early stages with a remarkable 7:00 min/mile at Ruxton. His early splits indicated effective speed management, holding strong positions, including 79th overall by the 7.8 Summit. As Joshua approached the final miles, fatigue and high altitude naturally impacted his pacing, with a split pace decelerating to 25:13 min/mile at the finish. Emphasizing elevation adjustments and maintaining endurance in the last miles could further optimize performance. Overall, Joshua's strategic approach and tenacity overcame the challenging elevation rises.