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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Adam Pring #427 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Climb in Tough Conditions Adam Pring completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an overall elapsed time of 4:01:09, covering a distance of 13.36 miles at an average pace of 18:03 min/mile. Notably, Adam's performance showed striking consistency through the initial stages, starting strong with a pace of 8:43 at the Ruxton split. Progressing through the race, he maintained solid positioning, especially between the Top of W's and Barr Camp, where his pace remained under the 15:46 min/mile mark. Despite the increasing altitude and steep gradient impacting performance, Adam demonstrated perseverance. His pace adapted to the challenging final miles above the tree line, finishing the last half-mile with a split pace of 26:45 min/mile at an elevation of approximately 14,061 feet. This shows an impressive ability to manage energy levels effectively on a high-altitude course. Looking ahead, Adam might focus on strategies to maintain pace consistency further as the elevation increases in future races.