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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Kris Neset #897 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Climb with Strategic Pacing Kris Neset completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent half marathon in 4:22:10, covering a distance of 13.36 miles. The average pace was 19:37 min/mile. Beginning with a strong split at Ruxton at a pace of 10:04 min/mile, Kris skillfully managed the increasingly challenging elevations, adjusting well as the altitude increased. Notably, Kris improved placement from the starting 101st in the O45-49 division to 47th by the finish. As the course elevation reached its peak, Kris maintained a strategic approach. Despite a slower split of 28:12 min/mile in the final segment, this methodical pacing ensured a steady progression. Kris's substantial increase in ranking, particularly evident from the 1.5 Miles To Go segment where they surged over 200 positions in overall placement, reflects effective altitude adaptation and endurance. For future races, focusing on maintaining or enhancing pace in higher sections could leverage Kris’s initial pacing success even further.