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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Jon Eastman #307 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Uphill Journey with Areas for Pace Adjustment Jon Eastman's performance in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent showcased resilience, completing the 13.36-mile half marathon in 4:24:28. His average pace was 19:47 min/mile. He achieved 50th place in the O45-49 division among 2049 participants. Comparing to his 2024 result, Jon took slightly longer this year by 7:05 minutes, driven primarily by the increasing challenge above the tree line. Jon began the race strongly, posting a swift 8:36 pace for the first 0.43 miles to Ruxton. His mid-race pacing varied, with the slowest segment paced at 28:40 in the final 0.53 miles from 0.5 miles to the finish at 14,061 feet elevation. As altitude and fatigue set in, noticeable pace changes occurred past Barr Camp at mile 7.91. With consistent training focused on such segments, especially the final stretch, Jon's future ascent performance could see marked improvements in both time and pace.