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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Michael Zinser #257 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Consistent Climb to Finish Michael Zinser, from Kansas City, MO, tackled the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with determination, finishing with an elapsed time of 3:13:34 over the 13.36-mile course. His overall time translates to a pace of 14:29 per mile, placing him 90th out of 2049 participants. Impressively, he ranked 15th in the O35-39 division, demonstrating his strength in the field. Analyzing his splits, Michael made a powerful start from the Ruxton point, reaching this checkpoint at 3:19 with a remarkable 7:43 pace for those initial 0.43 miles. As expected for an ascent, his pace varied with terrain, leveling off around the No Name Creek checkpoint at a 14:15 pace. Notably, the toughest segments began post-10-mile, facing high elevations and fatigue. His final push to the finish showcased consistent determination, with the last split covering 0.5257 miles at an 18:04 pace. Keep focusing on altitude training to enhance resilience in high-elevation segments.