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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Barrett Martin #321 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Effort Despite Increased Challenge Barrett Martin covered the 13.36-mile course at the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent in 3:38:18, achieving an overall elapsed pace of 16:20 min/mile. Starting with a swift pace at Ruxton (6:48 min/mile) and maintaining a competitive position, Barrett faced gradual but expected deceleration. The most significant slowing occurred in the last miles, particularly at high altitudes above 13000 feet, with the final split pace of 24:28 min/mile. Overall, Barrett finished 208th out of 2049 total participants, demonstrating resilience in the challenging conditions. Notably, when compared to the 2024 performance, there was an increase in elapsed time by 5 minutes and 11 seconds. Barrett's pacing strategy at Ruxton and the subsequent strong position were highlights, despite ending with a slightly slower pace than the previous year's event. Enhancing pacing consistency across the tough final miles could offer potential improvement. Overall, Barrett exhibited strong performance dynamics in a demanding environment.