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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Stephen Livengood #1684 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Elevation Climb: A Consistent Ascent Journey Stephen Livengood demonstrated perseverance in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent, finishing in 6:07:06 over 13.36 miles with an average pace of 27:28 min/mile. Notably, his performance saw fluctuations in pace, with an initial strong start at Ruxton’s 12:01 min/mile and later significant slowing past Bottomless Pit, climaxing with a 40:00 min/mile at the finish. His positioning evolved, rising to the 1386th place at "1 Mile To Go," highlighting late-race rally efforts. While navigating the ascent from Colorado Springs, CO, Stephen maintained a steady mid-race placing, consistently hovering around 1500th place. Noteworthy is his shift from a faster pace segment from 7.91 to 8.77 miles with a 42:31 min/mile split, displaying the strategic pacing on altitude. Further elevation necessitated adjustments, with a focus required on managing the transition through high-altitude segments efficiently. For future races, leveraging faster initial segments for position gain might yield optimal results across the board.