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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Claire Gillett #68 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Progress with Strategic Increase in Pace Claire Gillett of Englewood, CO, showcased remarkable improvement in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon. She completed the 13.36-mile course with an elapsed time of 3:38:01, improving by over six minutes compared to her performance in the previous year. Her pace increased from 16:48 to 16:19 min/mile. Notably, Claire finished 41st among female participants, securing 6th place in the F25-29 age group, a slight change from 4th position the prior year. Claire's strategic pacing was evident in her splits. She maintained a steady effort, starting strong at Ruxton with a 6:52 min/mile pace, and demonstrated resilience through challenging segments such as the A-Frame, where her pace remained firm at 18:57 min/mile. The final ascent to the finish saw a gradual deceleration, consistent with the elevation gain, with a closing split pace of 21:29 min/mile. Consider focusing on middle segments for further pace sustainability.