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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Alex Wheeler #1181 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Climb to Peak Performance Alex Wheeler completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 4:43:04, covering 13.36 miles at a pace of 21:11 min/mile. Starting at 6303 feet elevation, Alex steadily progressed, reaching the finish at 14,061 feet. Early pacing was strong, with the first mile completed at a pace of 9:39. Notably, Alex's best overall position was at Hydro Street, where they ranked 552nd. The climb became more challenging as Alex passed Barr Camp, holding steady around 640th place. The steeper sections above the tree line added complexity, as seen in the final miles where the split paces varied between 23:15 and 32:55. Despite these challenges, Alex demonstrated resilience, maintaining competitive placements within their division, peaking at 52nd place at 1.5 miles to go. For future races, consider incorporating altitude training to further optimize performance in the higher elevation sections. Great effort and commitment to finish strong on this notable ascent.