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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Jessy Knudson #1977 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 with Strong Elevation Management Jessy Knudson tackled the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with a total time of 5:59:11 over 13.36 miles, achieving a pace of 26:53 min/mile. Starting strong, Jessy was placed 279th overall at the start and maintained a steady pace through challenging elevation gains. Throughout the course, Jessy demonstrated admirable consistency and resilience, particularly between the start and Hydro Street, where she climbed from 6303 feet to 6649 feet, posting a split pace of 14:59 min/mile. Despite the significant challenge of the last three miles above the tree line, Jessy maintained her position and achieved the milestone of crossing the finish line at 14061 feet. Between the '2 Miles To Go' and the '1 Mile To Go' markers, Jessy improved her overall placement by 124 spots, indicating strategic endurance in the race's final phases. For future races, consider analyzing the splits to explore where slight adjustments could further enhance overall performance.