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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Nicole Losse #1694 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Ascent with Strong Finish Nicole Losse completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent in 5:02:01, covering a tough 13.36-mile course with an average pace of 22:36 min/mile. Starting from Colorado Springs, Nicole navigated the steep elevation gain skillfully, with her positions showing notable improvement in the final stages. Initially ranked 176th overall at the start, she completed the race in 1010th place out of 2049 participants. She stood 298th in her gender and 46th in her division, Female 30-34. Noteworthy split performances include her first 0.43 miles completed at a 10:19 min/mile pace, followed by a challenging stretch from "Hydro Street" to "Top of W's" where the split pace was maintained under challenging conditions. Her split pace for the last 0.5257 miles was 30:45 min/mile, demonstrating her ability to keep moving forward even in the high-altitude finish. A focus on maintaining strength in the middle and final sections of future races could enhance overall time.