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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Megan Lemke #825 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Performance with Opportunities for Pacing Improvement Megan Lemke completed the challenging Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 4:04:39, maintaining an average pace of 18:18 min/mile. Starting at an elevation of just over 6300 feet, she navigated the 13.36-mile course which ascends to 14,061 feet. Notably, Megan improved her placement significantly from the start, moving from 642nd to finishing in 399th overall, 89th in her gender, and 13th in her division (F35-39). Her initial split at Ruxton displayed a competitive 9:47 pace, suggesting a strong start. Analyzing the splits, Megan showed a steady effort, though her pace notably slowed in the final miles, hitting a 25:36 min/mile by the finish. The trend toward a slower pace began after reaching higher elevations at "2 Miles To Go", where she encountered increased difficulty and fatigue. For future races, focusing on pacing strategies in higher altitude sections could enhance overall time and performance.