Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Amanda Robl #1892 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Strength in a Grueling Climb Amanda completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 5:34:54 over 13.36 miles and achieved a pace of 25:04 min/mile. She navigated the challenging course with steady effort, placing 425th among women and 59th in her age group (F40-44). Amanda's initial segment from the Start to Ruxton at 0.43 miles showed a brisk pace of 10:27 min/mile. She maintained a commendable effort throughout, with notable sustained efforts at Hydro Street (13:23 min/mile) and Barr Camp (15:44 min/mile). Amanda experienced increasing split paces as the altitude and trail's difficulty level increased. From A-Frame at 10.29 miles, her pace slowed to 35:30 min/mile, continuing to the finish where she completed the segment in 38:40 min/mile. Despite a slowdown, particularly in the final sections above 12,000 feet, Amanda executed the climb with consistency, indicative of strong mental and physical resilience. Continued focus on high-altitude training could further enhance performance in future high-elevation races.