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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Olivia Evans #438 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Performance with Strategic Early Splits Olivia Evans completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent in 4:10:37, covering a distance of 13.36 miles at an average pace of 18:45 min/mile. Beginning energetically, she placed 361st overall at the Ruxton split with a swift pace of 8:21 min/mile over the first 0.43 miles. As she progressed, Olivia maintained competitive division rankings, reaching Top of W's with a pace of 15:52 min/mile and placing 10th in her division. Toward the higher elevations above the tree line, Olivia experienced a reduction in pace, culminating in the finish with a pace of 26:24 min/mile. Compared to her previous year's result, there's a valuable opportunity to maintain earlier pace strategies while optimizing energy conservation for high elevation segments. Her finish in the top 11 of her division once more highlights her consistent performance. Focus on minor refinements in strategic pace adjustments could lead to future improvements.