Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Ruth Rogerson #1660 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Improvement in the Ascent Ruth Rogerson achieved a notable progression in her performance at the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent half marathon. She improved her completion time to 5:19:22 from the previous year's 5:48:42. This improvement resulted in climbing 118 overall places and 58 places within her gender category, finishing as the 14th in her division (F55-59), a leap from 20th the previous year. Her pace averaged at 23:54 min/mile across the 13.36-mile course, showcasing enhanced endurance and speed compared to the 26:06 min/mile in 2024. Analyzing the splits reveals an initial strong start at the "Start" segment, with a subsequent gradual adaptation as the altitude increased. Particularly between the "Barr Camp" and "Finish" markers, pace adjustments were evident, yet she maintained a determined effort to sustain a steady position in the race. Consider focusing on optimizing consistency in the later segments to build upon this impressive advancement.