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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Laura Dulay #1829 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Pace and Strong Finish on a Tough Course Laura Dulay from Winter Garden, FL, completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon in 6:17:22, demonstrating solid pacing throughout the 13.36-mile distance. Her overall elapsed pace was 28:14 min/mile. Notably, her fastest split was from Ruxton at 10:39 min/mile, keeping a consistent pattern before reaching higher altitudes. Between Barr Camp and Bottomless Pit, her split pace peaked at 49:04 min/mile, reflecting the challenging conditions as the elevation increased to 10,819 feet and above. In the latter high-altitude segments, particularly from A-Frame onward, Laura showed resilience with her pacing, despite the expected slowdown. She finished 78th in her division of F45-49 and 565th among female participants out of a total of 2049 runners. Her overall placement showed a slight decrease towards the end, but an impressive improvement to 838th place at "1.5 Miles To Go" spotlights her dedication and steady advancement in the final stages. Effective pacing in the early stages could further optimize performance.