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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: William Burke #168 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 Strategic Challenges William Burke completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 3:45:41 over a distance of 13.36 miles, finishing with an average pace of 16:53 min/mile. Notably, he finished 252nd overall out of 2,049 participants and ranked 38th in the O30-34 division. Elevation changes were considerable, starting at 6,303 feet and reaching 14,061 feet at the finish, suggesting that his pacing strategy was influenced by altitude adjustments. Compared to his previous race in 2024, William's time increased by approximately 24 minutes. The most significant slowdowns appear in the final stretches above the tree line, with splits like "A-Frame" at 21:19 min/mile and "1.5 Miles To Go" at 25:48 min/mile highlighting the elevation impact. To optimize future performance, consider focusing on altitude-specific training and steady pacing to maintain a more consistent speed throughout the later miles.