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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Josiah Clemons #939 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Progress Through Elevation Challenges Josiah Clemons completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent in 4:27:13, covering a distance of 13.36 miles with an average pace of 20:00 min/mile. Beginning at 808th in the overall standings at the start, he gradually moved up to finish 619th out of 2049 participants. Notably, Josiah closed the gap in position, advancing 189 spots by the finish line. His placement showed a consistent improvement throughout the course, which featured a challenging ascent to 14,061 feet above sea level. Josiah maintained a steady pace despite the increasing altitude, effectively navigating the most demanding final miles. There was some fluctuation in his ranking between intermediate points such as "Barr Camp" and "A-Frame," but he managed to retain an upwards momentum. At "1 Mile To Go," he was placed at 603rd overall and closed strong, finishing 80th in his division of Males aged 30-34. For future races, examining early race pacing could offer valuable insights for further performance optimization.