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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Kyle White #391 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Significant Performance Improvement in High-altitude Race Kyle White, a 32-year-old runner from Colorado Springs, demonstrated an impressive improvement in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon. Completing the challenging 13.36-mile course in 3:21:02, Kyle improved his elapsed pace to 15:02 minutes per mile, marking a substantial gain from his previous year's pace of 16:58 minutes per mile. Kyle's strategic pacing allowed him to comfortably ascend from lower ranks initially (at Start, 1097th place overall) to a strong finish at 121 overall. Analyzing his splits, such as maintaining sub-10-minute miles early on with a 7:31 pace at Ruxton, reflects effective race strategies. While he maintained consistent pace through tough sections, attention to sustaining a rhythm in the last three miles above the tree line could optimize his future performances. Notably, he climbed from 240th place overall last year to 121st, showcasing a commendable upward trajectory in rankings.