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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Daniel Couch #1134 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Solid Performance Despite Altitude Challenges Daniel Couch completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent half marathon with an elapsed time of 4:29:53, covering the 13.36 miles with an average pace of 20:12 minutes per mile. Daniel's performance placed him 653rd overall out of 2049 participants, demonstrating commendable perseverance in the Open category. He finished 487th within his gender and 80th in his division for ages 35-39, showing consistent effort across the event. Daniel's strategic pacing is evident from his splits. Starting strong with a 9:35 pace at Ruxton, he gradually adapted to the ascent's demands, maintaining competitive positioning, notably improving from 643rd to 335th at the "1.5 Miles To Go" mark. The challenging course above the treeline affected pace, resulting in a 30:03 split to the finish, where elevation peaked at 14,061 feet. Focusing on altitude training and maintaining an even pace in the earlier miles could enhance future performances on similar courses.