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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Lindsey Jerdonek #43 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Outstanding Improvement in Challenging Conditions Lindsey Jerdonek displayed significant improvement in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon. Completing the 13.36-mile course in 3:21:42, she set a strong average pace of 15:05 minutes per mile. Notably, she claimed the top spot in her division (F40-44), indicating impressive performance against her peers. Lindsey finished 21st among female participants out of a total of 2049 competitors, showcasing clear advancement from the previous year where she completed the race in 3:49:15. Examining Lindsey's splits, she began strongly, reaching the Ruxton station with a swift pace of 7:44. As the altitude increased, her split times understandably slowed, reaching 20:23 in the final stages above the treeline. Despite these conditions, Lindsey strategically maintained her competitiveness throughout, finishing 124th overall and improving her gender placement by 13 spots from the previous year. Future strategies might include focused training on maintaining momentum during the high-altitude climb to capitalize on her evident strengths.