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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Alex Libin #236 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 Finishing Time Alex Libin delivered a commendable performance in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent, completing the 13.36-mile course in 3:17:36. This year's result demonstrates improvement, shaving off nearly two minutes from last year’s 3:19:29. Maintaining a steady pace, Alex navigated the challenging terrain with an average elapsed pace of 14:47 min/mile. Notably, Alex ranked 19th in the O35-39 division out of 2049 participants. Examining the splits reveals remarkable consistency in the early segments. Alex started strong at Ruxton with a swift pace of 6:57 min/mile and maintained a top-100 position for most of the race. Although the final miles were tough, with slower paces such as 20:39 min/mile near the summit, Alex demonstrated resilience. Consider focusing on the final ascent where altitude impacts the pace significantly. Practicing elevation-specific training could further improve performance in uphill segments. Great job, Alex!