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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Ashley Moran #1670 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Resilient Climb to the Top Ashley Moran completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent, a half marathon with an elevation gain from 6303 feet to 14061 feet. Her total elapsed time was 6:06:58, averaging a pace of 27:28 min/mile. Noteworthy splits include a strong start at Ruxton with a pace of 10:43 min/mile over the first 0.43 miles, where she advanced 303 places overall. She positioned herself strategically, working through fatigue and steep inclines. Despite challenging conditions above the tree line, Ashley marked consistent progress, notably from Barr Camp to Bottomless Pit, averaging a 44:58 min/mile pace. Focus on optimizing the pace in the last three miles, which demanded a considerable effort, peaking with a final split pace of 38:12 min/mile. Comparing early and final splits, prioritize maintaining rhythm. Ending with solid placement in the F45-49 category as 73rd, finishing within the top 75 out of 2049 participants, demonstrates remarkable persistence and strength.