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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Caitlin Randall #1242 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Progress with Steady Climbs Caitlin Randall faced a demanding elevation gain, starting at 6303 feet and ascending to 14061 feet over 13.36 miles in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent, completing it in 5:13:56. Her overall pace was 23:29 min/mile. Caitlin ranked 1121st out of 2049 participants and 346th among 952 female runners, while placing 40th in her division (F25-29). This indicates solid progress in the middle sections. Notables within the splits indicate Caitlin maintained a steady pace early on, with her first five splits ranging from 11:28 min/mile to 21:48 min/mile. The most significant deceleration occurred from "1.5 Miles To Go" to the finish, with split paces above 28:56 min/mile, peaking at 41:48 min/mile in the final segment. Her ability to move places from 573rd at "1.5 Miles To Go" shows persistent effort amidst increasing altitude challenges. Focusing on split improvement in the final miles may enhance performance further.