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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: David Hamlin #527 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Climb with Strategic Pacing David Hamlin completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 5 hours and 4 minutes over a 13.36-mile course. Initial splits showed a steady start, with a pace of 9:41 per mile at Ruxton. David's overall position was 539 initially, marking a strong entry. As the elevation increased, David adapted his pace efficiently, displaying controlled transitions with average mile splits around 18-19 minutes from Top of W's to Barr Camp. The most challenging segments emerged in the final miles, where altitude exceeded 12,000 feet. The pace slowed to 31-35 minutes per mile from 2.5 miles to go until the finish, indicating strain at high elevation and steep gradients. David's consistent pace throughout the middle portion, coupled with his resilience in the closing miles, resulted in a commendable placing of 66th in the O50-54 division. Consider focusing on uphill tempo runs to enhance performance in later stages.