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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Emily Fuller #1190 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Significant Improvement with Strategic Pacing Emily Fuller demonstrated substantial progress in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon, completing the 13.36-mile course with an impressive time of 4:23:15, reducing her previous time by over 34 minutes. She improved her overall standing from 857th position last year to 581st in this year's race, showcasing her commitment to enhancing her performance on challenging terrains, performing notably well in the 25-29 Division with a respectable 19th place. Her average pace showed a marked enhancement, cutting down time from 22:17 min/mile in 2024 to 19:42 min/mile. Emily's strategic pacing was evident, starting strong with an opening split of 8:09 min/mile at Ruxton. Despite the high altitude challenges, she maintained a steady pace, peaking at a split pace of 15:57 min/mile at the 6.05-mile mark (7.8 Summit). While the altitude presented a challenge towards the end, she managed a consistent improvement throughout the race, particularly notable in the steep sections. Focus on maintaining endurance in the final miles could further enhance her future performances.