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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: John Bergman #653 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Improved Performance Despite Challenging Conditions John Bergman completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 4:52:29 over a distance of 13.36 miles, recording an average pace of 21:53 min/mile. Starting strong, he improved his pace from the previous year, lowering his overall time by approximately six minutes. Throughout the race, his placings revealed noteworthy performance consistency, suggesting well-planned pacing strategies despite high altitude adjustments in the latter stages. The ascent's elevation gain from 6303 feet at the start to 14061 feet at the finish highlights the endurance challenge faced. His pacing in the final split slowed to 31:37 min/mile, reflecting the race's steep incline and thin air near the peak. Starting from a position of 1528 overall and advancing to finish 907 shows significant progression through the field. Consideration of pacing and focusing on consistent effort during steep climbs can enhance future ascent challenges.