Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Richard Geurtsen #1227 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 Slight Improvement Richard Geurtsen demonstrated commendable consistency in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent, finishing the 13.36-mile course with an elapsed time of 5:42:53, just slightly faster than last year's 5:43:15. His pace of 25:39 min/mile showed a minor improvement compared to his 25:41 min/mile pace in the previous year, despite the challenging elevation gain from 6,000 feet to over 14,000 feet. His position shifted from 1254th overall last year to 1330th this year. However, he managed to maintain his ranking within the O55-59 division, finishing 50th both times. Analyzing Richard's splits, a significant portion achieved under 17 minutes per mile occurred between 6.05 and 7.91 miles. However, slowing is noted above the tree line, particularly between 8.77 and 13.36 miles, with a split pace ranging from 32:32 to 39:21 min/mile. Enhancing endurance and pacing strategy in higher-altitude sections could further refine his performance.