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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Cathlin Burns #1703 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 with Consistent Improvements Cathlin Burns completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon in 5:06:27, covering 13.36 miles with an overall pace of 22:56 min/mile. Notably, Cathlin's ranking advancement during the race is a highlight. She improved her division placement from 48th at the start to 42nd by the finish. Her placement in the F45-49 category and overall indicates a solid performance amidst challenging conditions. Cathlin demonstrated a significant pace at Ruxton (0.43 miles) with a 9:54 min/mile split, the fastest of the race. As expected in an event rising to 14,061 feet, pace slowed considerably as elevation increased. Key efforts include maintaining under a 30-minute mile pace until the final challenging mile, "1 Mile To Go," with a split time of 26:00. Assessing the approach to significant slowing near the A-Frame mark could be beneficial for future races.