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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Josie Smith #1833 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 in Challenging Conditions Josie Smith completed her half marathon challenge at the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 6:21:05. Starting at an elevation of 6303 feet, she tackled a grueling climb to finish at over 14,000 feet. Her average pace was 28:31 minutes per mile across a distance of 13.36 miles. Notably, her split from the start placed her 1589th overall, and she consistently maintained a similar overall position throughout the race. Josie's pace showed variations, with a faster split pace of 11:07 min/mile early on at Ruxton and a slower pace of 45:58 min/mile around Bottomless Pit. Despite high altitude challenges, Josie improved her rank during the ascent, moving from 1610th at Bottomless Pit to finishing 1566th overall. Concentrating on her pacing strategy at each stage could unlock the potential for incremental improvements, given the particularly demanding gradients and altitude changes faced in this race.