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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Sarah Strouthopoulos #1967 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Performance on a High-Altitude Course Sarah Strouthopoulos demonstrated notable resilience in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon. Her finishing time was 4:50:38, resulting in an average pace of 21:45 min/mile over the 13.36-mile course. Beginning strong, she initially placed 396 overall, but the high-altitude challenge saw her pace shift, finishing 877th. Noteworthy is her excellent pacing at the Barr Camp split with 24:29 for 1.86 miles at a pace of 13:10 min/mile, signifying a strategic effort mid-race. Sarah showed relative strength climbing from the "1 Mile To Go" point, where she improved her position significantly, placing 838th until nearly the finish. Closing her race, she endured the 0.5-mile split from 13694 to 14061 feet elevation at a pace of 27:58 min/mile, evidencing her ability to maintain focus and push through the challenging ascent. Completing the race ranked 15th in the F50-54 division is commendable, reflecting her dedication and persistence.