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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Miranda Bisgrove #2004 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Start, Strong Finish at High Altitude Miranda Bisgrove finished the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent half marathon in 5:33:41, placing 419th among female competitors and 49th in the F25-29 division. The 13.36-mile race presented an average pace of 24:58 min/mile, emphasizing her determination over challenging elevations. Starting strong with a 10:53 min/mile at Ruxton, she showed notable improvement upon reaching Hydro Street, climbing to 922nd overall, up from 1339th. Miranda's resilience was evident during the last stretch above the tree line, where she consistently progressed, improving her positioning significantly to 700th overall at the "1.5 Miles To Go" mark. Noteworthy is her ability to maintain pace across the steep and high-altitude final miles, where her splits ranged from 29:12 min/mile to 36:54 min/mile. Future strategies might include practicing uphill terrain to adapt and sustain momentum over strenuous climbs, potentially leading to even better split performances in these sections.