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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Peter Johnson #1199 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistency and Tenacity from Start to Finish Peter Johnson completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent, facing a significant elevation gain from 6000 to over 14000 feet. His total elapsed time was 6:02:10 over a 13.36-mile course, with a pace of 27:06 min/mile, placing him 1458th overall out of 2049 participants. Notably, Peter showed impressive consistency throughout the race. His beginning pace at "Ruxton" was 10:07 min/mile, demonstrating a strong start as he navigated early climbs. Peter's splits reflect a common trend in high altitude trail running. The 3.2-mile mark at "Top of W's" saw a pace of 20:17 min/mile, while the challenging final miles slowed further. The segment between "1 Mile To Go" and the "Finish" had paces of 41:36 min/mile and 48:00 min/mile, respectively. His resilience was evident as he maintained focus in the highest, most demanding sections of the course. With each stage's unique elevation challenges, refining steep terrain strategies could aid future performances.