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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Caroline Aldy #1952 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Ascent with Potential for Speed Gains Caroline Aldy completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon in 6:05:19. Her overall pace was 27:20 min/mile, navigating from 6000 feet to over 14000 feet in elevation across 13.36 miles. Initial splits showed promising speed, with a solid 11:27 min/mile pace at Ruxton in the opening 0.43 miles. As the climb progressed, her pace naturally reduced with increasing elevation and challenging terrain, extending to 42:43 min/mile at Bottomless Pit by mile 8.77. However, she maintained steady progress, finishing strong with a final 32:27 min/mile. Analyzing the splits suggests areas for potential improvement in the mid to late segments. Notable splits include a 38:09 min/mile from mile 10.29 to A-Frame. Positional consistency was decent, starting at 1,313th overall and finishing 1,478th, indicating room for strategically managing pacing during the higher altitude sections. Caroline’s performance displayed grit, and refining pacing strategies could improve overall times in future races.