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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Erik Fostvedt #758 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Progression Amidst Challenging Elevation Gains Erik Fostvedt completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 4:33:11, covering a distance of 13.36 miles at an average pace of 20:26 min/mile. Starting strong, Erik moved from 1285th to 698th place early on. His most significant progression was observed between Hydro Street and Barr Camp, where he improved his overall standing to 318th place. The challenging elevation did slow his pace, notably as he reached Bottomless Pit and beyond, but he maintained a consistent effort. The splits indicate a strategic beginning followed by controlled adaptations to the increasing altitude. Erik's peak split pace was at Barr Camp (12:33 min/mile), demonstrating his strength at elevations over 10,000 feet. Slower paces in the final miles, such as the 32:55 min/mile to finish, highlight areas for endurance enhancement. Erik's performance ranked him 63rd in his division (O40-44) out of 99 participants, with a notable progression through the early, mid, and high climbs.