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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Bobby Hensley #145 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

First Place in Division with Improved Pace Bobby Hensley completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent half marathon with an elapsed time of 3:01:58, showing an improvement from his previous year's time of 3:08:11. He maintained a pace of 13:37 min/mile over the 13.36-mile course, elevating from 52nd place overall last year to finishing 56th this time with a total of 2,049 participants. Notably, Bobby secured the first place in his division (O40-44), stepping up from second place last year. Throughout the race, Bobby had a strong start, advancing from 160th position overall at the outset to reaching 50th by the midpoint at Barr Camp. His last three splits, above 12,300 feet and covering the final three miles, showed a strategic focus on maintaining momentum, though they presented the day's most challenging paces. Despite slower splits towards the finish, he successfully captured his division's top spot with consistent effort. Consider assessing pacing strategies for high altitude segments to optimize performance dynamically near the finish.