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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Aaron Keisler #525 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Start, Steady Climb: Consistent Performance on Pikes Peak Aaron Keisler from Denver, CO, displayed commendable consistency in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent. Covering the 13.36-mile event in 4:53:00, Aaron maintained a solid overall placement, finishing 915th out of 2049 participants, and 108th in the 35-39 age division. Starting strong, Aaron achieved a brisk pace of 8:54 per mile at the Ruxton segment. Over the course of the ascent, his pace logically adjusted due to the elevation and incline, reflecting strategic pacing with a final average of 21:55 min/mile. Notably, Aaron's performance from the start was assertive, standing at 817th overall. By Hydro Street, he improved his position significantly, reaching 416th. The climb beyond Barr Camp marked a challenging segment, where elapsed pace peaked at 36:37 at '1 Mile To Go'. Despite the demanding conditions above the tree line, Aaron handled the shifts in altitude with resilience, as seen in his steady finish at the summit. A focus on strategic pacing above 12,000 feet might further enhance future results.