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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Erik Casile #2056 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Performance with Opportunities to Optimize Final Stages Erik Casile completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent in 5:51:53, covering the 13.36-mile course with an impressive elapsed pace of 26:20 min/mile. Starting strong, Erik ranked 20th in his division, O45-49, at the onset but faced increasing challenges as the race progressed, ultimately placing 111th in his division. Despite the altitude and steep elevation changes, Erik maintained relatively steady progress up to Barr Camp, reaching a peak elevation of 14,061 feet. A notable performance drop occurred towards the final stages. Between “1.5 Miles To Go” and finishing, Erik’s pace slowed, with the final mile presenting the most significant pacing challenge at 47:16 min/mile. To optimize future races, a focus on maintaining form and managing effort distribution in the final high-altitude miles could enhance performance and rankings. This race serves as a commendable effort with insights into areas to strengthen. Good work, Erik!