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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Jenna Randall #1568 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistently Strong First Half with Challenging Later Stages Jenna Randall, at 24, completed the 13.36-mile Pikes Peak Ascent with an overall time of 5:27:00, averaging a pace of 24:28 min/mile, placing 27th in her F20-24 division. She starts strong, reaching Ruxton at 9:42 min/mile, a testament to her swift initial phase, maintaining impressive rankings among her peers. Progressing through Hydro Street, her pace remains solid, achieving 13:02 min/mile. Approaching the higher altitudes, particularly from Barr Camp onwards, the challenging conditions become evident. At Bottomless Pit, her split pace drops to 39:06 min/mile, followed by a consistent struggle, evidenced by a 31:14 min/mile pace from 1 Mile To Go. However, she manages to maintain her effort, reaching the finish at a pace of 34:45 min/mile. In future races, focusing on managing fatigue and strategizing for high-altitude conditions might improve the latter segment performance further.