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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Andrew Maurer #677 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 Strategic Splits Andrew Maurer demonstrated consistency at the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent, completing the half marathon in 4:16:34, slightly faster than 2024's time of 4:16:48. With an elapsed pace of 19:12 min/mile over the 13.36-mile distance, Andrew maintained a strategic pace throughout the course. Notably, he showed a strong start at Ruxton with a brisk 8:21 split pace, indicative of his tactical approach in the early segment of the race. Throughout the ascent, Andrew adeptly tackled the elevation challenges, evident from the gradual pace changes as he approached the higher altitudes. His performance remained steady, with a notable split of 11:14 at 1.5 miles to go. This consistency resulted in an overall finish at 517th place out of 2049 participants. Keeping up the consistent pace observed in this race while incorporating potential improvements in later segments could build on this strong foundation.