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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: James Moore #1884 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Impressive Improvement on a Demanding Course James Moore completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with a time of 5:54:32, improving significantly from his 2024 performance of 6:23:41. His pace of 26:32 min/mile shows great progress from the previous year’s 28:43 min/mile. Notably, the most challenging sections were the last few miles at high altitudes. His endurance was commendable as he persisted through the final leg of the race, maintaining focus amidst a dwindling pace. Aside from completing the course faster, James gained positions in his age division, from 145th to 124th among males aged 40-44. His ability to maintain a strong pace early on was evident, notably at the Ruxton segment where he clocked an 11:43 min/mile. Sustaining this advancement throughout the race, especially in high-altitude conditions, highlights James's steady improvement and resilience. Enhancing split times at altitude could further boost future performances.