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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Cameron Wing #447 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strategic Elevation Handling Cameron Wing demonstrated a resilient performance at the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent. His final elapsed time was 4:24:01 over a distance of 13.36 miles, resulting in a pace of 19:45 min/mile. Cameron’s journey started at an elevation of 6303 feet and concluded at a challenging 14061 feet. Notably, he maintained strong placements early on, ranking 232nd overall at the first checkpoint with an impressive pace of 7:58 min/mile. Despite expected slowdowns from elevation gain, Cameron consistently pushed through, peaking at 199th place at "1.5 Miles To Go," an elevation of 13024 feet. The final mile emphasized altitude's impact, with a split pace of 41:06 min/mile at the finish. Emphasizing pacing strategies in high-altitude races can lead to further enhancements in consistent performance through the challenging 14000-foot climb. Overall, maintaining patience and strategy through the elevation changes proved to be a strength in Cameron's race.