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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Henry Batson #1447 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Impressive Improvement on Pikes Peak Henry Batson showed significant progress in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 4:01:07, shaving off over an hour from his previous year's time of 5:20:18. His average pace was 18:02 min/mile over the 13.36-mile course, compared to the 23:58 min/mile pace in 2024. Notably, his final mile was particularly challenging with a pace of 24:20, reflecting the steep, high-altitude finish. Henry demonstrated a consistent and strong performance throughout the demanding ascent. He moved up the ranks from the starting position of 1525 to finish 364th overall among 2049 participants. His progress is evident as he significantly improved his standing among his gender and age division, finishing 287th in gender and 30th in the 20-24 division. Continue to focus on maintaining your pacing strategy in the final miles, especially above the tree line, to further enhance your performance in future challenges.