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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Pietro Pozzi #701 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Effort Amidst High Elevation Challenges Pietro Pozzi completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with a total elapsed time of 4:42:23 over a distance of 13.36 miles. His overall pace was 21:08 minutes per mile. Notably, Pietro finished 43rd in his division for ages 20-24, 576th among male participants, and 791st overall out of 2049 participants. Elevation began at approximately 6,303 feet and culminated at 14,061 feet. Pietro initiated with strong splits, clocking a 9:45 minute/mile at Ruxton and maintaining sub-20:00 minute/mile paces up to No Name Creek. Despite the increasing elevation and fatigue, his performance remained steady. The incline's intensification above tree line resulted in pacing slower than 30:00 minutes/mile during the final miles. Still, Pietro's transition from ranking 1096 at the start to achieving 791 at finish demonstrates a commendable gain in positions throughout the ascent. Continued focus on uphill speed and endurance could enhance future performances in similar high-elevation races.