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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Rebecca Ricks #1883 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 Focus on High Altitude Sections Rebecca Ricks took on the formidable Pike Peak Ascent with an overall time of 5:54:11, covering 13.36 miles at an average pace of 26:30 per mile. Her performance in the Female 45-49 division was notable, where she placed 68th out of the division participants. Starting strong, she moved up to 26th place in her division at the beginning but encountered more challenges mid-race, establishing herself at 66th by Bottomless Pit. Rebecca's strategic pacing at the beginning highlighted her strength, with a swift pace of 15:30 by Hydro Street. The most impressive improvement came at the 1.5 miles to-go mark as she climbed to 29th, though she faced the steepest challenges in the final half mile to the summit. Her splits reflect understanding of the course’s needs, with gradual slowing from A-Frame onward, influenced by increasing altitudes and tough terrain, indicating potential for enhanced acclimatization strategies.