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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Alex Adams #156 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Performance with Improved Pace Alex Adams demonstrated notable progress in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon, reducing their elapsed time from the previous year by over six minutes to finish in 2:57:15. Their pace improved to 13:16 min/mile from 13:44 min/mile, maintaining a commendable position of 44th overall. Throughout the course's challenging elevation gain, Alex successfully navigated the ascent, starting strong with an impressive 6:18 min/mile at the Ruxton split and consistently performing across the subsequent stages. In the splits analysis, Alex's initial burst placed them in the top 42 with a rapid pace, gradually adjusting as they ascended. Particularly notable was their consistent positioning around the 48-50th mark until nearing the 1 Mile To Go checkpoint, where they ascended to 43rd place. Alex's final push saw them finish in 44th, with a split pace of 17:58 min/mile in the last half mile segment. Identifying these variations could guide future pacing strategies.