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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Nick Tusa #114 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Solid Elevation Effort with Consistent Pace Nick Tusa completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent half marathon in 2:59:51, covering the 13.36-mile course with an overall pace of 13:27 min/mile. Starting strong at the Ruxton checkpoint, Nick clocked a pace of 6:03, maintaining a competitive position in his division early on. His split at Barr Camp, 7.91 miles into the race, was logged at 1:24:11, highlighting a disciplined approach through the mid-section of the course, finishing this segment with a pace of 11:11 min/mile. During the final stretch beyond the tree line, Nick encountered the challenging elevation transition, recording paces between 18:06 at 2.5 Miles To Go, and 20:08 upon reaching the finish. His steady performance positioned him 13th in his division for ages 30-34 and 51st overall out of 2049 participants. Review your pacing strategy in the initial miles to capitalize on your strengths for future races, especially in high-elevation sections.