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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Elliott Rodda #319 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Impressive Consistency and Division Podium Finish Elliott Rodda delivered a commendable performance at the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 3:37:50 over 13.36 miles, yielding an average pace of 16:18 per mile. Notably, Elliott secured 3rd place in the O60-64 division. His early speed was displayed with a remarkable 8:05 min/mile split at Ruxton, jumping from the 40th to 1st in his division. By maintaining resilience through the high-altitude terrain, Rodda demonstrated exceptional consistency, maintaining his position from the Top of W’s split to the finish line. An analysis of Elliott's splits indicates a strategic and steady climb. Starting strong, his pace understandably slowed towards the peak with the climb's increasing elevation and difficulty. However, compared to his previous race in 2024, he improved by reducing his overall time by nearly four minutes, maintaining a faster average pace. Continuing to focus on pacing through elevation changes could yield even stronger results in future endeavors.