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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Ronald Zeek #1356 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Climb Over Challenging Terrain Ronald Zeek completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 6:04:57. Covering a distance of 13.36 miles, he maintained an average pace of 27:19 min/mile. Starting strong, Ronald quickly improved his position, climbing steadily through various checkpoints. Notably, by the time he reached Hydro Street at 1.23 miles, Ronald had moved from 78th to 31st place in his age division. The ascent became more demanding as Ronald continued, particularly noticeable from the A-Frame checkpoint, located at an elevation of 11,933 feet, where his pace slowed to 35:45 min/mile. Despite a slower pace resulting from the increased altitude beyond the tree line, he demonstrated perseverance and concluded with a final split pace of 46:40 min/mile. Ronald finished 57th in his age division, showing dedication and a consistent performance throughout the race. Consider focusing on endurance strategies for the steep sections to improve future results.