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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Leslie Nowicki #1313 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Persistence Amidst Steady Challenges Leslie Nowicki, a 62-year-old runner from Holmdel, NJ, completed the Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 6:22:21, covering a distance of 13.36 miles. Her average pace was 28:37 minutes per mile. Leslie secured the 29th position in her division (F60-64) amidst 2049 total participants. Notably, she was initially positioned at 30th in her division and advanced as high as 17th, showcasing competitive spirit even against the demanding elevation of over 14000 feet. Her pace displayed strategic endurance, yielding varying paces, such as 11:21 min/mile at Ruxton and adjusting to the rising elevation with 43:02 min/mile at the Finish. Leslie demonstrated commendable consistency and determination, maintaining a steady improvement in placement from early to later segments, exemplified by leapfrogging 544 to 312 in her gender category at the "1.5 Miles To Go" mark. Reflecting on pacing strategies for the concluding miles could further enhance performance in future high-altitude events.