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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Jon Husby #742 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Performance at Altitude: Consistent but Slowed by Elevation Jon Husby completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 4:41:01, covering the 13.36 miles with an average pace of 21:02 minutes per mile. Starting at 6000 feet, Jon climbed to 14,000 feet, facing slowdowns especially in the final miles. His best split pace was 9:45 at Ruxton but increased to 30:35 by the finish. Notably, he started strong, hitting the Top of W’s at mile 3.2 with a sub-18-minute pace but encountered slowing as elevation and fatigue grew. Compared with his 2024 performance, Jon showed a slower completion time and pace despite the similar race conditions. In 2024, his average pace was 19:39, and his finish was 4:22:38. This year, the increased pace in the final miles above the tree line suggests focus areas could include altitude adaptation. Despite the slower pace this year, Jon's consistency in terms of overall standing and division position reflects resilience.