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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Vanessa Washburn #885 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Performance with Strong Spacing in Challenging Terrain Vanessa Washburn exhibited a consistent pace in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon, maintaining her overall form across the 13.36-mile distance. She completed the run in 5:23:04, at an average pace of 24:10 minutes per mile. Washburn made significant placement progress, starting at 1721 overall and improving to 1194 by the finish. A highlight of her run was at Barr Camp, where her pace picked up to 14:33 minutes per mile, showcasing her potential and strategic timing during the climb. While her splits demonstrated a formidable effort at high altitudes, with notable resilience beyond the tree line, the last few miles highlighted areas for potential gains. In particular, focusing on conditioning for high-altitude climbs and steep gradients could enhance her future performance in similar events. Her improvement in placement during the race indicates robust competitiveness and suggests focusing on enhancing endurance for the final segments could be beneficial.