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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Kara Baker #76 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Improvement in High Altitude Challenges Kara Baker finished the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with a time of 3:48:59. She completed the 13.36-mile race with an average pace of 17:08 min/mile, securing 283rd place overall out of 2049 participants. Notably, Kara placed 5th in her age division F40-44, highlighting a commendable performance. Comparing this year's race to her result from 2024, she improved her time by over two minutes, demonstrating consistent progression on this high-altitude course. Analyzing her splits reveals strategic pacing. She started strong with a 7:47 min/mile pace at Ruxton but faced the expected slowdown in the challenging final miles above the tree line. Her pace at "1.5 Miles To Go" slowed to 24:09 min/mile, which is a common trend near the summit. A marginal gain in her splits, particularly in the latter stages, could further enhance her finish time in future races. Overall, Kara’s disciplined approach and incremental improvements are promising.