Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Laura Lundberg #1434 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 with Improved Pace Laura Lundberg delivered a remarkable performance at the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent, shaving 27 minutes off her previous year's time. She completed the 13.36-mile ascent in 4:52:07, maintaining an average pace of 21:51 min/mile. Notably, Laura advanced from 308th to 261st in the female division, a commendable improvement, especially given the challenging high-altitude conditions. Her overall placement improved significantly, jumping from 1026th to 902nd, showcasing consistent advancement throughout the race. Throughout the race, Laura's splits reflected some interesting shifts in performance. The initial split to Ruxton recorded her fastest pace at 9:41 min/mile. As expected, pace adjusted over the course due to the challenging elevation gain, peaking in difficulty near the A-Frame at a pace of 28:15 min/mile. Despite these challenges, Laura showed resilience in the final stretch, gaining 6 positions over the last mile. This suggests potential for further strategic pacing adjustments in future races to optimize performance.