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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Brock Monroe #1783 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Improved Pacing and Performance on the Ascent Brock Monroe completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon in 5:53:13, showing notable improvement from last year’s race, where he posted a time of 6:21:51. His average pace improved to 26:26 min/mile from a prior 28:34 min/mile, placing him 89th in the O50-54 age division among 2049 participants. Notably, Brock’s initial burst saw him tackle the first 0.43 miles at Ruxton with a 10:54 min/mile pace, laying a strong foundation for the climb. Highlights include his notable pacing strategy at middle stages, such as Barr Camp, where he achieved a split pace of 15:40 min/mile on a steady climb to 10,250 feet. Fatigue became evident in the final 0.5 miles with a 63:47 min/mile split pace. In summary, Brock strengthened his places in every category from previous years, particularly outstanding considering the elevation gains and length of the event. Focused training on high-altitude acclimatization and late-race stamina could further enhance future performances.