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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Emily Boyd #1387 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Progress and Strong Finish at Pikes Peak Emily Boyd, 51, from Castle Rock, CO, completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 5:38:51, covering the 13.36-mile course at an average pace of 25:21 minutes per mile. Notably, she secured 31st place in her F50-54 division. Starting at 6303 feet and reaching the summit at 14061 feet, Emily displayed determination throughout the climb. Her strongest segments included a 15:45 pace from the 7.8 Summit to Barr Camp and an impressive gain in overall placement from 1538th at Ruxton to finishing 1305th. Emily managed consistent progress despite increasing elevation and challenging terrain in the final miles. The elevation gain was significant, particularly in the last leg where she maintained a steady position after A-Frame. Her highest elapsed pace was recorded between Bottomless Pit and A-Frame at 34:24. This demonstrates her ability to withstand fatigue and high-altitude conditions while maintaining competitive standings in her age group. Reviewing pacing strategies at higher altitudes could enhance future performances even more.