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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Justin Allison #1775 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 at High Altitude Justin Allison, 36, from Fountain, CO, completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent in 6:46:40, maintaining a steady elapsed pace of 30:26 min/mile over 13.36 miles. Though his overall finish was 1622nd out of 2049 participants in the Open category, it's worth noting his ability to press on in extremely high altitude conditions. His placement within the O35-39 division was 165th. Appreciably, his debut was marked by consistency across the most challenging splits, demonstrating resilience above 10,000 feet where fatigue usually plays a large factor. Analyzing splits closer reveals a significant slow down approaching greater elevations, as seen in his final mile at an elevation of 14,061 feet, where his time was 48:11 at a pace of 45:53 min/mile. His consistency and determination through the race remain commendable. For future improvements, focusing on the final sectors, particularly splits beyond the A-Frame checkpoint, may enhance overall pacing strategy.