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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Charlie Gray #170 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Dominant Performance in Age Division Charlie Gray completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon in 3:59:35, improving on last year's time of 4:11:35. His average pace was 17:56 min/mile, showing a consistent effort across the demanding terrain. Notably, he secured 1st place in the O70-74 division, outpacing his competitors as early as the Ruxton checkpoint. Throughout the race, Charlie maintained his lead in his division and demonstrated strong pacing strategies, particularly noteworthy at the initial warmer-up distances. Analyzing his splits, it's clear that Charlie maintained competitive pacing. His pace averaged 9:17 min/mile at Ruxton and then adjusted accordingly as the altitude and difficulty increased, with a final stretch of 25:17 min/mile as he crossed the finish line at 14,061 feet. Keep focusing on improving uphill splits, perhaps employing a strength training program targeting elevation gains, which may offer future improvements in both pace and endurance in high-altitude finishes.