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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Novella Light #85 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Impressive Third Place Finish in Division for Novella Light Novella Light from Steamboat Springs, CO, concluded the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with a commendable third place in her F16-19 division, completing the 13.36-mile challenging ascent in 4:02:39. Her pace averaged 18:09 per mile, demonstrating robust endurance across significant elevation changes, starting at 6,303 feet and finishing at 14,061 feet. Notably, Novella's performance peaked early in the race when she reached Hydro Street at 12:19, covering the initial mile at a swift 8:20 min/mile pace. Novella maintained strong positioning throughout the race, momentarily achieving first place in her division between Hydro Street and Barr Camp. Consistent pacing in these early segments suggests a successful initial strategy. However, the final stretches from "2 Miles To Go" to the finish displayed a predictable deceleration, with paces ranging from 23:44 min/mile to 24:30 min/mile. Analyzing these splits highlights potential for focused training on maintaining endurance and speed during extended high-altitude climbs.