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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Megan Pavelski #1688 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Progression in High Altitude Challenge Megan Pavelski completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an impressive elapsed time of 5:53:02 over a 13.36-mile course, achieving an overall placement of 1392 out of 2049 participants. Her elapsed pace was 26:25 minutes per mile. Notably, she improved her position from 1647 at the start to 1392 at the finish. Her performance in the Female 40-44 division placed her 74th. Throughout the race, Megan maintained steady progress despite the significant altitude gain. Her most notable split occurred from 1.23 miles to 3.2 miles at a pace of 22:59, indicating a solid performance in the early stages. Her pace understandably slowed as the altitude increased, with the final half-mile split slowing to 46:42 per mile at an elevation of 14,061 feet. Consider focusing on maintaining a consistent effort in the last few miles to enhance future performance at high altitudes.