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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Peter Ratcliffe #932 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Continued Improvement on the Pikes Peak Ascent Peter Ratcliffe, age 57 from Wichita, completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with a time of 5:08:38 over a distance of 13.36 miles. The overall elapsed pace was 23:06 min/mile, showing a notable improvement from his previous year's pace of 23:16 min/mile. Climbing from 6303 ft to 14061 ft, Peter showed strength in the early stages, reaching Barr Camp with an elapsed time of 2:18:18, despite the intense elevation gain. Navigating the challenging terrain at higher altitudes, Peter maintained consistency in his later splits, though the "1 Mile To Go" segment saw a pace of 30:09 min/mile. At the finish, his placement in the O55-59 division was 34th, consistent with last year's performance. For future races, focusing on sustaining pace through the final miles could offer continued improvement. Comparing this year with last, Peter's progress offers promising insight for future events.