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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Alex Valentine #1328 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Effort on a Demanding Course Alex Valentine finished the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 5:12:44. His pace of 23:24 min/mile covered a distance of 13.36 miles, showcasing a steady performance throughout the challenging course. Compared to his previous year's race at the same event, Alex's time increased slightly by 3 minutes and 16 seconds. Despite the increased difficulty of the higher altitude and the steep slopes, his rankings improved in his division O60-64 from 36th last year to 35th this year. Splits indicate that Alex started strong, leading his division at the start. As the elevation increased, he encountered the typical slowdown experienced by many, evidenced by a split pace reaching 37:58 min/mile at Bottomless Pit. Notably, he managed to improve his placement from 1262nd at Bottomless Pit to 1105th at the finish, demonstrating resilience. To further enhance performance, focusing on uphill pace through targeted training might be beneficial in future races.