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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Kyle McInnis #816 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Climb and Consistent Performance in High Altitude Kyle McInnis, 49, from Shreveport, LA, completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent in 4:31:46 over 13.36 miles, with an overall pace of 20:20 min/mile. His performance improved notably after the halfway point, rising from 835th place at Barr Camp to 671st at the finish. Kyle's best split pace was at Ruxton with 8:56 min/mile and his most challenging segment was the final 0.5257 miles, reached after the highest elevation climb, clocking in at 28:36 min/mile. Kyle demonstrated resilience by improving his placement in the highly competitive O45-49 division, moving from 75th at Barr Camp to finishing 62nd. Consistent pacing in earlier stages, such as maintaining speeds near 17:59-19:09 min/mile from Hydro Street to 7.8 Summit, highlights his ability to distribute effort effectively. Focusing on pacing similar to the Ruxton segment could potentially enhance future performances.