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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Eric Williston #1459 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Progress and Improved Performance Eric Williston displayed notable improvement in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon, clocking a time of 5:10:49 and achieving an average pace of 23:15 min/mile. This marks a significant advancement from the previous year's performance, where he completed the race in 5:24:14 at a 24:16 min/mile pace. Throughout the race, Eric's positions showed a degree of variability, starting strong but facing more significant challenges as the elevation increased beyond 10,000 feet. The split times highlight Eric's pacing strategy, initially averaging a brisk 9:58 min/mile at the Ruxton split, before adapting to the more demanding sections with longer split times, peaking at a 36:17 min/mile pace at Bottomless Pit. Despite the elevation-induced slowdown, he managed to place 101st in his division, showing considerable resilience and strategic pacing, particularly noteworthy given the elevation changes and trail conditions. Adapting focus on maintaining consistent pacing in the final miles can further enhance performance.