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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Jonathan Taylor #1209 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 with Consistent Effort Jonathan Taylor completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 4:51:16 over 13.36 miles, achieving an average pace of 21:48 min/mile. In a field of 2049 participants, Taylor improved his placements as the race progressed, beginning in 1035th place overall and finishing in 891st. Notably, his performance in varying elevations demonstrated adaptability and determination, particularly moving up to 482nd place at the "1.5 Miles To Go" segment under increased altitude. Analyzing Taylor's splits offers insightful observations. From "Ruxton" to "No Name Creek," he maintained tighter split paces, ranging from 19:46 to 20:20 min/mile, which indicates a solid mid-race rhythm. However, the last challenging miles indicate a decline in pace, with the final split averaging 33:53 min/mile. Moving forward, focusing on pacing strategy and acclimatization for the final high-altitude sections could further enhance his already commendable performance.