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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Kathleen Owens #1941 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Pacing and Progressive Performance Kathleen Owens completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent in a total time of 4:32:46, covering the 13.36-mile distance with an average pace of 20:25 minutes per mile. She ranked 177th in her gender and 35th in her age division (F35-39) among 2049 participants. Kathleen began the race strong, achieving standout pace at the Ruxton checkpoint with an 8:00 min/mile split, placing 52nd in her gender. Throughout the race, Kathleen demonstrated her ability to adapt to the increasing elevation by maintaining consistent splits. Notably, her pace remained around the 26 to 28 min/mile mark as she reached the higher altitudes. She showed determination during the high-altitude stages, particularly between "1.5 Miles To Go" and the "Finish," where the pace slightly increased but demonstrated her endurance. Focusing on maintaining a more steady effort through the middle miles could streamline her overall performance for future events.