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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Ryan Sederquist #113 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Impressive Pacing and Elevation Control Ryan Sederquist demonstrated notable improvement in this year's Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon. With an overall finishing time of 2:18:40, Ryan consistently improved on his previous year's performance of 2:38:50. His average pace of 10:22 min/mile was notably faster than last year's 11:53 min/mile. Particularly strong performances were recorded between Ruxton and Barr Camp, where his pace remained under 9 minutes per mile despite the steadily increasing elevation. Ryan's strategic pacing and familiarity with the challenging elevation shifts were evident, allowing him to finish 5th overall in a field of 2049 participants. His tenacity was particularly showcased in the final mile, where he sustained his position among the top competitors despite climbing to an impressive elevation of 14,061 feet. For future endeavors, using this experience to maintain stamina in the later stages above the tree line might yield even faster times. Excellent job maintaining a strong and consistent pace throughout!