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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Sean Scrimshaw #1420 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 Despite High Altitude Challenges Sean Scrimshaw completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent, covering 13.36 miles with an elapsed time of 5:39:55 and an average pace of 25:26 min/mile. Starting from an elevation of 6303 feet, Sean climbed to 14061 feet to finish the race, maintaining his performance across various checkpoints. His consistent pacing from "Ruxton" to the "Top of W's" showcased efficiency in uphill sections, with a notable split pace of 11:23 min/mile at Ruxton. Although the pace gradually reduced in the high-altitude final miles, Sean's consistent rankings within his division (O40-44) and gender highlight resilience. His splits demonstrate strategic management of fatigue and terrain difficulty, with intervals like the 0.5257 miles to the finish completed at a pace of 39:07 min/mile. Focus on high-altitude training could potentially improve pacing for the final challenging miles above the tree line in future races.