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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Emily Moushon #497 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Significant Time Improvement on Pikes Peak Ascent Emily Moushon achieved a time of 3:54:44 in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent, bettering her 2024 performance by over 15 minutes. Her overall pace averaged 17:34 min/mile across the 13.36-mile course. Emily progressed from an initial positioning of 1034th place at the start to finishing 325th among a field of 2049 participants, indicating significant race advancement. In the final stretch, high altitude impacted her pace, evident in the split at 13.36 miles with 24:35 min/mile pacing. The last half-mile displayed a challenging average pace of 24:35 min/mile. Notable improvement occurred at the "1.5 Miles To Go" split with a surge in ranking to 163rd overall, demonstrating considerable competitive effort. For future races, focusing on maintaining a consistent pace in these high-altitude sections could further enhance her performance. Emily's dedication and stamina are evident in her upward progress and time improvements year-over-year.