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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Genelle Martinez #1383 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistency at High Altitudes Genelle Martinez completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon, covering 13.36 miles in 4:58:35. Starting strongly at a pace of 10:07 min/mile at the Ruxton split, this early segment set a promising tone. Genelle experienced a gradual increase in pacing, averaging 22:20 min/mile overall. Notably, her split pace consistently exceeded 30 min/mile from the 2-mile mark to the finish, particularly challenging as altitude increased to 14,061 feet at the summit. In the highly competitive F35-39 category, Genelle placed 56th out of a substantial field. Her performance peaked between the "1.5 Miles To Go" and "1 Mile To Go" segments, where she climbed from 52nd to 51st in the F35-39 age division. This section is an interesting focal point for her progress. She maintained consistency despite the grueling elevation, demonstrating her resilience. Future strategies could explore optimizing pacing intervals in high-altitude segments to improve endurance and efficiency.