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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Matthew Matese #250 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Improvement in Challenging Conditions Matthew Matese tackled the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with resilience, clocking an impressive time of 3:21:01 over 13.36 miles, showcasing a consistent pace of 15:02 min/mile. Notably, he placed 20th in his division during the ascent, with an overall placement of 120th out of 2049 participants. Matthew improved his time by over two minutes compared to his previous race in 2024, where he had finished in 3:23:05 with a pace of 15:12 min/mile. Throughout the race, Matthew maintained a strong start with a split pace of 7:29 at Ruxton (0.43 miles in). He continued to hold a moderate pace through the midsection, clocking a 13:19 split pace at the Top of W's (3.2 miles in). As the elevation increased above the tree line, the final miles showcased a paced progression with splits ranging from 17:08 to 19:01 minutes per mile. Further focus on maintaining speed over these elevation gains could lead to more significant improvements.