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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Jessica Harwood #1611 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Climb with Strategic Pacing Jessica Harwood completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent in a total time of 4:47:32, over a distance of 13.36 miles, with an overall pace of 21:31 min/mile. Her efforts placed her 842nd overall and 233rd among females, while she secured 35th in her age division (F40-44) out of 2049 participants. Starting strong, Jessica opened with a pace of 9:54 min/mile at Ruxton, reflecting her solid training and early momentum. Examining Jessica's splits, a notable factor was her strategic pacing through various segments, adjusting her speed prudently as she faced higher altitudes. Noteworthy improvements were observed as she passed Barr Camp. Her pace gradually shifted, ranging from her initial 9:54 min/mile to 30:51 min/mile at the finish. A close review of split times indicates potential gains during the sections between Bottomless Pit and A-Frame, suggesting a focus on improving performance on steeper, high-altitude sections may yield substantial time savings in future ascents.