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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Michelle Roby #975 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Finish Despite Altitude Challenge Michelle Roby completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an improved time of 4:39:25, cutting over a minute from last year's performance. Her average pace was 20:54 min/mile, reflecting the altitude's impact, particularly in the last three miles. Michelle ranked 28th in her division out of 2049 participants, performing well in spite of the tough conditions. Notably, her strongest initial split was at Ruxton with an 8:26 min/mile pace. Her performance progressively slowed as she climbed higher, with her final split pace at 30:38 min/mile near the 14000-foot elevation. Despite the challenging high-altitude conditions, Michelle maintained a determined pace and finished strong. For future races, focus on consistent pacing in the initial miles while building endurance for the final, more demanding sections. Keep up the great work, and continue to refine strategies to adapt to such challenging conditions.