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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Laura Venner #2118 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Performance in Challenging Conditions Laura Venner completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 4:06:41, covering a distance of 13.36 miles. Her overall pace was 18:27 per mile. She secured the 10th position in her F40-44 division out of a total of 2049 participants, and 95th among female participants. Analyzing her splits shows a strong start, with impressive pacing at the Ruxton segment covering 0.43 miles in 4:02 at a 9:24 pace. As the elevation increased to over 14,000 feet, her pace understandably slowed, but she managed to maintain a consistent effort throughout. Notably, her position improved significantly between the "1.5 Miles To Go" mark and the finish line, indicating a strong final push. Future improvement could come from targeting specific splits with potential to gain more ground. Maintaining her late-race tenacity will be a key asset in future competitions.