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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Greg Woskow #501 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Start and Consistent Completion at Pikes Peak Ascent Greg Woskow completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon in 5:07:50, averaging a pace of 23:02 min/mile. Notably, Woskow began the race in 578th position overall, progressively transitioning through splits and eventually finishing 1052nd among 2049 total participants. Starting strong, he initially maintained a pace of 8:52 min/mile at Ruxton, highlighting a swift start. As he climbed to the higher altitudes, race conditions became more demanding. This race required strategic pacing, especially in the final stages above the tree line. The split from Bottomless Pit to Finish saw paces ranging from 37:13 min/mile to 43:33 min/mile, indicating the challenges faced at high elevations. Woskow's ability to navigate these conditions while maintaining a consistent place in the O60-64 division shows commendable endurance. Continuing split consistency in challenging sections would further aid performance in future races.