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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Payton Boer #2106 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 Strategic Splits Mark Impressive Climb Payton Boer completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon in 4:43:12, covering 13.36 miles with an average pace of 21:11 min/mile. Payton started strong, improving from 1189th place at the beginning to 605th at the Ruxton checkpoint (0.43 miles) with a pace of 9:09. Maintaining a steady performance through the early sections, elevation changes at Hydro Street and Top of W’s saw a gradual pace adjustment. Notably, at 1.5 miles to go, Payton demonstrated remarkable prowess, climbing from 772nd to 416th place. However, the final segment up to the finish line at 14,061 feet showed the need for a slight slowdown, with a split of 31:53 for the last mile. Continuing to develop high-altitude training could further enhance end-stage performance. Reaching a commendable 29th place in the F25-29 division, Payton's strategic pace adjustments contributed to navigating the challenging ascent effectively.