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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: William Baldwin #178 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Performance, Faster Time William Baldwin delivered a solid performance in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon, finishing with an elapsed time of 3:03:45 over 13.36 miles. This marks an improvement from his previous year’s race time of 3:08:40. William maintained a steady pace of 13:45 min/mile, significantly improving from a 14:07 min/mile pace in 2024. He ranked 62nd out of 2049 participants, with a notable 15th place finish in his division among those aged 30-34. His split times display consistent endurance despite the rising elevation. Starting strong, William completed the initial 0.43 miles at a swift 6:36 pace. A commendable performance was sustained as he climbed, with paces ranging from 11:51 min/mile before the W's to 19:33 min/mile at the finish. Analyzing the slower splits above the tree line suggests focusing on strategies for maintaining a steady pace in these segments could further enhance outcomes.