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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Josh Zecha #1659 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Perseverance with Steady Splits Josh Zecha completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent in 5:18:26, maintaining an elapsed pace of 23:50 min/mile. Covering 13.36 miles, he navigated a challenging course that began at 6303 feet and culminated at an elevation of 14,061 feet. Notably, Josh managed the initial portions with a competitive split at Ruxton, pacing at 10:37. This demonstrated his early elevation adaptation, as noted by his placement in the top 125 for gender. Josh's pacing began to slow as he ascended further, with a notable split pace of 30:39 at the A-Frame checkpoint located at 11,934 feet. This indicated understandable adaptation challenges typical at higher elevations. Despite this, Josh demonstrated consistency and determination, securing a division placement of 132 out of a total 2049 participants. Observing sustained pacing in the latter segments above tree line presents an opportunity for focused high-altitude training, potentially refining his performance for future similar events.