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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Steve Byers #285 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Effort with Strong Mid-Race Performance Steve Byers completed the Pikes Peak Ascent half marathon in 3:15:24, maintaining an overall elapsed pace of 14:37 per mile over the 13.36-mile course. Notably, Steve achieved a strong start, directly position 46 overall and was 4th in the O30-34 division at the race's beginning. His progression to the Top of W's (3.2 miles) saw him advance to 65th overall with an impressive split pace of 11:43 per mile. The race presented notable challenges that impacted his pace, particularly at higher elevations. The time between A-Frame at 10.29 miles and the finish line demonstrated the most considerable deceleration, with a split pace of 25:13 per mile in the final 0.53-mile segment. Encouragingly, Steve maintained his focus, which was reflected in his strong efforts, especially mid-race at Barr Camp, where he hit a pace of 11:31 per mile. Consider focusing on high-altitude conditioning to enhance performance in the final segments.