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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Tim Johnson #305 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Climb with Strategic Pacing Tim Johnson completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 3:39:18, covering a distance of 13.36 miles. Starting strong, Tim went from a 7:40 pace in the first split at Ruxton to maintaining a consistent pace through the majority of the race, even ranking 86th in the 1.5 Miles To Go split. His strategy was evident in the way he tackled the ascent, demonstrating his experience and ability to adapt to the increasing elevation effectively. While the final grueling miles naturally led to a slower pace with 24:50 min/mile from 0.5 miles to the finish, Tim's placement at 28th in his division reflects a commendable performance against the elements and altitude challenges. The key takeaway for future races is maintaining the positive momentum observed in the earlier segments, particularly when moving from the Ruxton (0.43 miles) to Hydro Street (1.23 miles) section, which can further improve his overall time.