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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Gustavo Guizar #2093 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Ascent, Consistent Effort Gustavo Guizar tackled the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with a final elapsed time of 4:53:03 over 13.36 miles, resulting in an average pace of 21:56 min/mile. Gustavo started strong, clocking a notable split pace of 7:53 min/mile at the Ruxton checkpoint. Despite being 50 years old, he placed 55th in his division out of 916 overall finishers, demonstrating a respectable performance against formidable competition. Elevation gain posed a challenge, particularly in the last three miles above the treeline. Gustavo maintained consistent pacing until the later parts of the race, with his split pace slowing to 31:06 min/mile at the "0.5 Miles To Go" checkpoint. The climb to 14,061 feet required perseverance, given the increased altitude. Focusing on hill training for future races might help even out splits and improve performance in steep sections. Overall, Gustavo’s effort in this high-altitude race exemplifies consistent dedication.