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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: John Urbana #1819 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Splits at High Altitude John Urbana completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent in an elapsed time of 6:22:31, tackling a formidable 13.36-mile course. With an average pace of 28:37 min/mile, John navigated the challenging terrain capably. Notably, at 60 years of age, John placed 65th in his division of O60-64 among 2049 participants. Examining the splits, John's pacing was consistent in the initial half, maintaining a steady rhythm through Ruxton and Hydro Street with split paces of 11:05 and 14:29, respectively. As expected, the elevation gain took its toll, with pace changes most evident beyond Barr Camp. During the final ascent above the tree line, the pace understandably slowed to upwards of 42:14 min/mile at A-Frame. Despite a tougher final stretch, John managed a determined finish. For future races, focusing on maintaining pacing consistency in the final miles could provide an additional edge.