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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Gina Garcia-Shaw #811 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Improvement and Strong Finish Gina Garcia-Shaw, a 58-year-old runner from Colorado Springs, delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent. She completed the half marathon, covering 13.36 miles with an elapsed time of 4:24:51, achieving a pace of 19:49 per mile. Most notably, Gina placed 3rd in her age division (F55-59) among 2049 participants, showcasing her consistency and agility in challenging conditions. Throughout the race, Gina demonstrated a disciplined pace, initially starting strong with a 10:23 pace at Ruxton. Her times indicate a steady transition through various checkpoints, with an expected deceleration as she approached higher altitudes, peaking at the finish line at 14,061 feet. Compared to her previous year's performance, Gina improved her overall time by almost three minutes. Maintaining a consistent pace in the final mile, despite significant elevation gains, highlights her tenacity. Future strategies could focus on sustaining momentum during the steeper segments.