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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Michael Moore #389 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Progression Yields Improvement Michael Moore completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 3:42:43, improving upon his previous year’s time of 3:46:28. His overall pace was 16:40 min/mile over the 13.36-mile course, shaving off 17 seconds per mile from his 2024 performance. Michael's performance placed him 13th in his age division of 45-49. Noteworthy is the decrease in both his overall and division ranks compared to last year, climbing from 237th to 236th overall and 27th to 13th in his age division. Michael started strong by quickly moving up the ranks to 170th at Ruxton, but a gradual decline was observed, finishing in 236th. Pay attention to splits such as the slowest stretch near "1 Mile To Go," clocking 23:56 min/mile. Consider focusing on maintaining a steadier pace in the final challenging miles. The progression from previous performances is commendable, showing determination and potential for continued improvement.