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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Ben Griffin #421 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 at Pikes Peak Ascent Ben Griffin, 56, completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent half marathon in 4:15:53, tackling the 13.36-mile distance with an average pace of 19:09 minutes per mile. He ranked 14th in the O55-59 division out of 2049 participants. Comparing to his 2024 performance of 4:03:27, Ben's overall time saw a slight increase. His splits indicate a strategic start, maintaining steady pacing until completing the race at an elevation of 14,061 feet. Throughout the ascent, Ben's pacing adjusted with the increasing elevation, as expected. Notably, he reached the "1.5 Miles To Go" mark with a split pace of 21:24, showing resilience in the race's crucial stages. His tact showed more consistency during slower segments compared to his peers. To optimize future performances, focusing on endurance training targeting high altitude and elevation gain could aid in quicker adaptations to challenging segments. Overall, Ben delivered a steady ascent in a competitive field.