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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Brett Crandall #135 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Ascent and Strong Finish on Pike's Peak Brett Crandall demonstrated remarkable consistency and endurance in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with a final time of 3:15:17, averaging a pace of 14:37 minutes per mile over the 13.36-mile half marathon that climbs from 6,000 to over 14,000 feet. Starting strong, Brett quickly advanced from 430th at the start to 97th just a half-mile before the finish. His elevation gain was substantial, peaking at 14,061 feet at the finish, indicating a strategic and well-controlled performance throughout the challenging sections of the race. Notably impressive was his placement in the O40-44 division, where he secured 5th place. His early splits positioned him well for this classification, climbing steadily with strategic pacing: maintaining a sub-14-minute pace up to Barr Camp at 7.91 miles. However, as the steepest sections approached, his pace slowed incrementally to above 17 minutes per mile. A focus on uphill speed training could enhance future performances in high-altitude races.