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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Franz Laguna Leon #261 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Performance with Consistent Pacing Franz Laguna Leon completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 3:29:11, maintaining a 15:39 min/mile pace. He ranked 155th overall, 126th among male participants, and 28th in his division (O30-34). Notable split performances included reaching "Ruxton" in just 3:33 with an impressive pace of 8:16 min/mile, producing a significant gain from starting in 1512th place. His standout climb to "Top of W's" also improved his standing to 223rd overall. Comparing to the 2024 race, Franz showed a similar performance with a marginal increase in his total time by about 3 minutes. Attention could focus on the final three miles, where splits ranged from 18:15 to 20:37 min/mile. His determination in these segments moved him up in the rankings. It's evident that maintaining endurance for the final portion above the tree line can serve as a potential strategy to reduce overall time.