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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Jessica Casile #1497 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Effort Despite Increased Challenge Jessica Casile completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 5:51:46, covering 13.36 miles at a pace of 26:19 min/mile. In comparison to her 2024 performance, Jessica experienced a slight increase in time, finishing 11 minutes and 20 seconds slower. Her pacing adjustments were noticeable throughout the race, as she navigated significant elevation gains starting from 6,303 feet and culminating at 14,061 feet. Jessica's most efficient stretches were in the early part at Ruxton, clocking a pace of 10:30, and between 7.91 to 8.77 miles with a pace of 17:44. However, segments such as "Bottomless Pit" presented more of a challenge, where a pacing of 43:00 was recorded. Despite these slower split times, she improved positions in her division and gender compared to initial standings. Maintaining consistent form and adjusting to altitude changes remained key strengths. Improving efficiency in higher elevation segments will be beneficial for future races.