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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Blake Cogburn #1063 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 Despite Altitude Challenges Blake Cogburn tackled the demanding Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 4:20:14 over a distance of 13.36 miles, achieving an average pace of 19:28 min/mile. At 35 years old, he placed 549th overall in a field of 2049. Within his division of males aged 35-39, he secured the 72nd spot. Starting strong, he initially maintained competitive positions, like placing 67th overall at the starting line. The altitude and elevation gain from 6,303 feet to over 14,000 feet likely affected Blake’s pacing, especially in the challenging final miles. The last 0.55 miles, for instance, saw a pace of 31:04 min/mile. Through strategic pacing adjustments in earlier stages, such as a 15:20 min/mile between 6.05 and 7.91 miles, Blake maintained a steady progression. Continuing to focus on pacing strategies at varying elevations can contribute to even stronger future performances.