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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Chuck Platt #1097 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Impressive Performance Progression! Chuck Platt, from Colorado Springs, completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent in 4:58:28, a remarkable improvement from his previous year's finish of 5:51:53. This year, he logged an overall pace of 22:20 min/mile over the challenging 13.36-mile distance. Notably, Chuck improved his division placement from 69th last year to 60th. His performance uphill, while always challenging, displayed increased consistency compared to his prior attempt. Analyzing his splits, Chuck's most notable improvements were seen early and in the middle segments. At Barr Camp (mile 7.91), Chuck achieved a split pace of 14:33, his best pace throughout the race. He maintained a steady performance, which can be seen by comparing his A-Frame split (mile 10.29) to previous segments. Elevation challenges in the final miles saw him slow to a 30:10 pace, but the consistent split times suggest strong endurance. For future races, focusing on maintaining a consistent pace in the final miles could lead to even better results.