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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Andrea Boldt #1065 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 on High Terrain Andrea Boldt participated in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon, completing the 13.36-mile course in 4:51:47. Her pace was 21:50 minutes per mile, which is commendable given the challenging high-altitude conditions. In comparison to her previous event in 2024, Andrea displayed remarkable consistency with a slight increase of 2 minutes and 19 seconds in her completion time. Notably, her placement in the F50-54 division was 17th among the participants, a testament to her steady performance. Analyzing Andrea's split times, there is a discernible adjustment as the elevation increased. Andrea's starting pace from Ruxton, clocked at 10:30 per mile, gradually slowed to 32:28 per mile by the finish at 14,061 feet. It's often challenging to maintain pace in the final stretches as the elevation peak looms. However, her advance in position, notably at the “1.5 Miles To Go” mark, highlights a strategic push towards the end. A focus on elevation acclimatization could potentially enhance future performances.