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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Eric Wu #326 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Effort in High Altitude Challenge Eric Wu completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 3:47:34, covering a vertical distance from 6,000 to over 14,000 feet. His final elapsed pace was 17:02 min/mile, demonstrating consistency given the challenging conditions. Notably, Eric achieved 34th in his age division (O35-39) out of a total of 2049 participants, showcasing perseverance in this high-altitude event. Analyzing his splits, Eric made a strong start with a notable Ruxton split pace of 7:14 min/mile, ranking 88th in the open gender category. As he climbed higher, his pace adjusted as expected, peaking at a 23:51 min/mile pace for the final stretch. Comparing this year's performance to last year's, his time increased by 13:41. However, such variability can be attributed to numerous factors, including the additional 53 participants and incremental fatigue from the elevated course. Keep up the diligent training at altitude.