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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: David Everson #376 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Progress Despite Elevation Challenges David Everson completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 6:05:59, covering a 13.36-mile distance. His overall pace was 27:23 min/mile. David showed gradual improvement in positions, starting at 1735th overall and finishing at 1482nd. His strong progress is evident, particularly between 6.05 miles at "7.8 Summit" and 10.29 miles at "A-Frame", maintaining an average pace around 20-30 min/mile despite the increasing altitude. Notable segments include the challenging stretch from "A-Frame" to "1 Mile To Go", where the elevation reached 13,329 feet, affecting his split pace, slowing to 39:52 min/mile. However, it's commendable that he pushed through, finishing strong at 14,061 feet elevation with a final split pace of 46:14 min/mile. David may consider integrating elevation-specific training to further improve these high-altitude splits, potentially refining performance for future ascents.