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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Brent Ashcraft #303 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Improvement with Gritty Finish Brent Ashcraft's performance in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon displayed a solid blend of improvement and endurance. Notably, he reduced his overall time by approximately five minutes, finishing the race with an elapsed time of 3:50:22, compared to his previous time of 3:55:43. His early race pace was strong, starting with a 9:41 pace at Ruxton but understandably slowed to a 24:22 pace in the last segment due to elevation increase and fatigue. Brent consistently placed in the top tier of his division, securing the 3rd spot in the O65-69 category. His strategic pacing, particularly in the earlier stages, was a notable highlight. Brent ranked well through challenging sections, maintaining significant placement at 12.31 miles with a pace of 21:49. He might consider strategies to sustain energy during the later high-elevation splits. His persistence highlights a commendable racing strategy poised for future undertakings.