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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Stephanie Collins #1522 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Improved Performance and Strategic Splits Stephanie Collins completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon in 5:11:47 with an average pace of 23:20 min/mile, improving from her previous year's time of 5:26:55. She consistently moved up in her placement: finishing 329th in her gender category and 61st in her division (F35-39) among 2049 participants. Notably, she secured her best position between Barr Camp and Bottomless Pit split, with a time of 26:27 over 1.86 miles at a 14:13 pace. Stephanie displayed strength in the initial stages, starting strong at Ruxton with a 9:28 pace. The subsequent splits reveal where altitude and terrain impacted her pace, with notable slowdowns from Bottomless Pit onward. Her time at Barr Camp (2:11:14 elapsed with a 14:13 pace) signified a strategic move forward, but the climb in elevation required a more measured approach resulting in a 39:22 pace between Bottomless Pit and A-Frame. Her overall time and pace improvements show commendable progress.