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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Brian Ramey #1415 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Significant Improvement in High Elevation Performance Brian Ramey achieved a commendable improvement in his Pikes Peak Ascent performance, completing the Half Marathon in 5:23:54, an advancement of 45 minutes and 16 seconds compared to his previous attempt. His overall elapsed pace improved to 24:14 min/mile from last year's 27:37 min/mile. Notably, he moved up 200 places to finish 1199th out of 2049 total participants, reflecting a stronger showing in the challenging conditions. Starting strong, Brian maintained a swift early pace of 10:04 min/mile over the initial 0.43 miles. While the subsequent segments naturally became more difficult due to the increasing altitude, he effectively managed the steeper slopes. Between "Barr Camp" and "Bottomless Pit," Brian tackled a 26:21 min/mile split, improving over prior pacing. Finishing the last 0.5257 miles at 37:15 min/mile, his progression emphasizes notable endurance development. Focusing on pacing consistency and enhancing high-altitude adjustments will bolster future achievements. Brian's top 110 rank in his division signals promising growth.