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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Nina Chow #943 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 with Significant Altitude Challenge Nina completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 5:10:12, covering 13.36 miles at an average pace of 23:13 min/mile. She ranked 322nd in her gender category and 44th in the F45-49 division among participants. Starting strong, she completed the first 0.43 miles in 4:12 with a 9:47 min/mile pace but faced tough challenges as she gained altitude. Reaching an elevation of 14,061 feet was no small feat, especially with the pacing challenges above the tree line. Observably, Nina's pace reduced significantly after 7.91 miles, confirming the influence of high altitude and the course's steepness. Her section from Barr Camp to the finish illustrated this challenge, as split paces went from 18:57 to a slow 36:30 min/mile at the final stretch. Despite this, she showed resilience as her position largely held, suggesting her consistency amidst the course's natural difficulties. Revisiting training for steep inclines and altitude may be beneficial for future enhancements.