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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Natalie Ritter #2031 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Progress on High Altitude Challenge Natalie Ritter completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon in 4:46:28, covering a distance of 13.36 miles. She maintained an overall average pace of 21:26 minutes per mile, finishing strongly in the upper half of her F30-34 division, ranking 32nd out of this group. Her performance saw her climb to an elevation of 14,061 feet, overcoming substantial elevation increases particularly challenging in the last few miles. Natalie showed an impressive start, climbing positions rapidly within the first mile. At Ruxton, just 0.43 miles in, she advanced from 822nd to 522nd place overall. Her splits indicate a consistent effort throughout the race, despite the altitude and terrain. Notably, between "7.8 Summit" and "Barr Camp," she maintained a pace steady at 16:34 per mile, revealing meticulous management of resources. Monitoring the splits from "A-Frame" to the finish could offer insights into maintaining a steady pace during the high elevation stretch to optimize end performance.