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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Amanda Dvorak #1811 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steep Elevations: Pacing Under Pressure Amanda Dvorak completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent in 6 hours, 40 minutes, and 17 seconds, covering a distance of 13.36 miles at an overall pace of 29:57 min/mile. The elevation climbed from 6,303 to 14,061 feet, which demanded significant effort. Notable progress in her performance was made early on, as evident between Hydro Street and Barr Camp, where she improved her split paces significantly from 24:56 to 17:25 min/mile. A marked slowdown occurred after Barr Camp. Amanda experienced a dramatic drop in pace during the "Bottomless Pit" to "A-Frame" segments, with splits exceeding 39 min/mile due to increased altitude and fatigue. The final push was understandably more challenging, as the last mile saw an increase in split time to 53:52 min/mile. Consistent training focused on maintaining paces during the high-altitude segments may enhance future performance.