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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Madeleine Miles #1129 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Pacing with Notable Altitude Adaptation Madeleine Miles completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent half marathon in 4 hours, 49 minutes, and 29 seconds. Starting strong with a pace of 10:44 min/mile at Ruxton, she overcame altitude challenges, maintaining a steady overall pace of 21:40 min/mile. The elevation gain was substantial, reaching 14,061 feet by the finish. Madeleine exhibited impressive pacing control given the change from 6,303 to over 14,000 feet during the event. The middle section of her race showed notable progress. At Barr Camp (10,250 feet), her split pace was quite impressive at 12:45 min/mile, her fastest split of the race. However, the final challenging miles, peaking at 14,061 feet, reflected a slower pace, typical for this altitude and effort. The last split was completed at a pace of 37:58 min/mile. With continued focus on altitude training, Madeleine can better leverage her steady pacing in future races.