Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Jonathan Lofton #1364 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Determined Ascent with Steady Improvement Jonathan Lofton embarked on the Pikes Peak Ascent half marathon with an overall time of 4:54:45 and mean pace of 22:03 min/mile. Notably, Jonathan made strong progress in the participant standings, initially placed 1610 overall and advancing to 933 by the finish. His performance improved significantly between the '1.5 Miles To Go' and 'Finish,' climbing from 514 to 933 overall. Focusing on specific splits, Jonathan's pace varied with altitude changes. The 'Hydro Street' split showed a notable improvement at a 13:49 min/mile pace, while the challenging stretch from 'A-Frame' to the finish slowed to 27:35 min/mile and beyond, as expected in high-altitude conditions. This variability illustrates adaptability in challenging environments. Continuing to work on consistent pacing could improve future outcomes, as demonstrated by sustained efforts on the middle sections of the course.