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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Betty Balton #1718 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Effort Across the Elevations Betty Balton completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent in an elapsed time of 6:20:20, tackling a vertical climb from 6303 feet to 14061 feet over a course of 13.36 miles. She averaged a pace of 28:28 min/mile, navigating through 11 challenging segments. Starting strong from Wichita, KS, she showed resilience as elevations increased. Analyzing the splits reveals noteworthy patterns. Betty's initial segment to Ruxton had a brisk pace of 12:39 min/mile, while the subsequent segment to Hydro Street was managed at 15:11 min/mile. The climb intensified as noted at the Top of W’s, with a slower pace of 23:21 min/mile. The highest segment, leading to the finish, was marked by a significant pacing challenge of 39:05 min/mile. Looking forward, focusing on elevation transitions could enhance future performances. Overall, an admirable effort through substantial altitude changes.