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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Ronald LaPoint #173 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Solid Performance with Room for Progression Ronald LaPoint finished the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 3:19:41, covering a distance of 13.36 miles. With an average pace of 14:56 min/mile, he earned a strong 7th place in the O40-44 division out of 2049 participants. Compared to his previous year's performance, Ronald showed a slight increase in elapsed time from 3:14:44 and a slower pace, which can be attributed to the challenging altitude and incline. The race data shows Ronald started strong, taking 178th overall at the Ruxton split with an impressive split pace of 7:42. His pace understandably decreased as the altitude increased, with final segments above the treeline slowing him to a pace of 23:26 by the finish. Notable improvement potential lies in the middle splits, specifically where the elevation gain intensifies between "Bottomless Pit" and "2 Miles To Go." Overall, Ronald's consistency placed him well in his division.