Date: Sept. 20, 2025
Participant: Rory Lewis #1753
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 Pikes Peak Ascent Finish
Rory Lewis, aged 64 from Colorado Springs, completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent in an elapsed time of 5:43:12, covering a distance of 13.36 miles at an average pace of 25:41 min/mile. He placed 1333rd overall out of 2049 participants and 45th in his O60-64 age division. Starting strong at Ruxton, Rory maintained a consistent performance throughout the race, showing resilience on the challenging high-altitude sections.
Notably, Rory maintained an impressive steadiness between Barr Camp and Bottomless Pit, reducing time from 39:40 to 23:32 for the corresponding splits. However, altitude presented a challenge, as seen in the last few miles, where the pace slowed to 36:15 min/mile upon reaching the 14,061-foot finish line. Future improvements could focus on adaptation to high-altitude conditions, aiming for a more consistent pacing approach in the final stages of the race.
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