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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Brian Soto #1217 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Ascent Amidst Challenging Conditions Brian Soto demonstrated consistency in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent, completing the 13.36-mile half marathon in 5:30:18 with an average pace of 24:43 minutes per mile. Starting strong, Brian moved from 455th place overall at the starting line to a mid-race position of 918th but ultimately concluded his effort at 1235 out of 2049 participants. He maintained pace through varying terrains, punctuated with splits like "Barr Camp," where a quicker pace of 14:59 raised his position temporarily. In particular, Brian managed the race's most intense elevation challenges in the final miles effectively, despite the inevitable deceleration. Moving from a pace of 31:49 at "A-Frame" to a closing pace of 37:01 at the "Finish" reflects a commendable effort at high altitudes. Reviewing speed variations, especially the pacing observed between checkpoints like "Bottomless Pit" and "1.5 Miles To Go," may offer insights for similar future races.