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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Rebecca Sanders #1265 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Start with Elevation Challenges Rebecca Sanders completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent in 5:21:14, covering the 13.36-mile distance with an overall average pace of 24:02 min/mile. She started strong, covering the first 0.43 miles to Ruxton at a brisk pace of 9:22 min/mile and maintaining a top third place in her age division. As the elevation increased from 6303 feet to 14,061 feet, her pace adjusted accordingly. Particularly in the final three miles above tree line, where the elevation exceeds 12,000 feet, she faced decreasing speed, with a peak pacing of 34:54 min/mile in the final segment. While the effort of 31:05 min/mile at "0.5 Miles To Go" highlighted determination, working on pace consistency on gradual slopes before reaching significant altitude might improve overall time, especially between Barr Camp and A-Frame where her pace slowed to 32:52 min/mile. Her place divisions indicate steady resilience amidst challenging conditions.