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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Matt Zehner #1514 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 and Adaptive Pacing in the Altitude Matt Zehner completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 4:53:17, covering 13.36 miles with an overall pace of 21:57 min/mile. Starting strong at Ruxton, Matt displayed an impressive early split pace of 9:29 min/mile, placing him 739th overall. With consistent effort, his progress was evident at Hydro Street at a pace of 11:28 min/mile, climbing approximately 300 feet in elevation. As the elevation increased and mile markers advanced, Matt's pacing showed adaptation to challenging conditions. Reaching the summit splits, Matt navigated the steep and high-altitude terrain efficiently, particularly between A-Frame and the finish. Though his pace peaked at 35:20 min/mile in later stages, his overall performance was commendable, finishing 920th among 2049 participants. Continued focus on pacing strategies during high-altitude segments could enhance his efficiency and finish time.