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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Kevin Mock #1412 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 Elevation Challenges Kevin Mock completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon in 4:30:13, covering a distance of 13.36 miles with an elapsed pace of 20:13 min/mile. Starting strong, he maintained roughly the same overall place from the "Top of W's" at 3.2 miles to the finish. The journey saw him rise from 162nd at the start to 655th by the end, highlighting the challenges encountered as the path progressed. Kevin's pacing was consistent until reaching higher altitudes. Early on, he achieved a strong pace at Ruxton (10:20 min/mile) but faced a considerable slowdown during the "0.5 Miles To Go" segment with a pace of 28:08 min/mile. This adjustment reflects the impact of higher altitudes and steeper slopes, notably the elevation climb from roughly 6300 feet to over 14000 feet. Continued focus on altitude training might help in similar future runs.