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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Raymond Camp #155 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Finish Despite Altitude Challenges Raymond Camp completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with a total elapsed time of 3:08:08, covering a distance of 13.36 miles. He achieved a strong second-place finish in the competitive O40-44 division amongst 2049 participants, signaling robust endurance and capability. He maintained a consistent pace, reflected in an average of 14:04 minutes per mile across varying terrains and elevations. In the race's initial stages, Raymond improved positions significantly, moving from 175th at the start to 68th by the time he reached Barr Camp at mile 7.91. Despite the deceleration in the last few challenging miles — with his pace increasing to over 19 minutes per mile near the finish altitude of 14,061 feet — Raymond demonstrated commendable perseverance and strategy, crucial in high-altitude racing. Focusing on pacing during early elevation gains may further polish this impressive performance.