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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Rory Fields #1398 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Persisting Through Altitude: Rory Fields' Journey Rory Fields tackled the Pikes Peak Ascent with a final time of 6:07:21 over the 13.36-mile course, maintaining an overall pace of 27:29 min/mile. Starting strong, Rory progressed from an initial place of 691 overall to completing the race in 1493rd out of 2049 participants. The race's challenging elevation change, rising from 6,303 to 14,061 feet, was particularly impactful in the later stages, evident with a noticeable slowdown in the splits above the treeline. Analyzing the splits, Rory maintained consistency in pace early on, tackling distances like the Hydro Street to Top of W's (39:37) with a split pace of 20:06, before hitting more demanding segments. Particularly tough was the section from Bottomless Pit to A-Frame, with a split time of 59:18 at a pace of 39:00. For future races, focusing on training at high altitudes could enhance endurance in the final miles. Keep up the strong effort and confront those altitudes with confidence!