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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Chelsea Musick #2048 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Performance in Elevation Gain Chelsea Musick completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 4:51:00, covering a total distance of 13.36 miles. Her average pace was 21:46 minutes per mile, and she placed 254th among female participants and 40th in her F30-34 age division. Notably, Chelsea moved up significantly in her overall standing during the race, starting at 1376th place and finishing 887th out of 2049 total participants. Her pace was strong in the early segments, particularly from Ruxton to Hydro Street, maintaining paces of 12:00 and 13:19 minutes per mile, respectively. The most challenging segments started around A-Frame, where her pace reached 28:09 minutes per mile, aligning with the significant elevation gain to 14,061 feet. For future races, focusing on maintaining a more consistent pace in the higher altitude segments could further enhance her overall performance. Keep embracing the challenge and continue pushing through the ascent!