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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Rose Mulberry #1814 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Climb through the Elevation Challenges Rose Mulberry delivered a consistent performance at the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent, completing the half marathon in 6:55:09. Her average pace was 31:04 min/mile over the 13.36-mile course, ascending from 6,000 to over 14,000 feet. Notably, she was consistent in maintaining her positions, especially within her division F40-44, starting at rank 61 and finishing in 96th place. Rose's climb through the steep terrain, particularly between the last few miles, showed persistent effort despite increasing challenges with altitude. Analyzing her splits highlights endurance and adaptability. Her pace adjusted from 12:01 min/mile at Ruxton to 55:29 min/mile at the finish due to the increasing elevation and fatigue. Among the largest adjustments was at Bottomless Pit, where her split pace was 49:36 min/mile. This data suggests targeting interval training at high altitudes to improve split paces progressively. Keep focusing on elevation-focused workouts to elevate performance further.