Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Troy Parnell #1843 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Performance with a Steady Approach Troy Parnell completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent in 7:03:56, covering a distance of 13.36 miles with an overall pace of 31:43 min/mile. Notably, he placed 14th in his age division (70-74). His effort is commendable, especially given the challenging nature of the final miles above the tree line. Starting strong, Troy was 1st in his division at the start, but throughout, he maintained a consistent pace and concluded successfully at the summit. Examining the splits, Troy maintained a strong pace initially around 11:38 min/mile at Ruxton. As expected, his pace slowed significantly in the high-altitude sections, with times like 54:25 min/mile at the 2.5 Miles To Go marker. Splits indicate a solid performance up to Barr Camp with a pace of 16:25, but gradual fatigue impacted him, illustrated by a 60:53 pace at the finish. Consistency was a highlight, though attention to pacing in the high-altitude section could further enhance performance.