Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Daniel Austin #336 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Start, Steady Climb: A Mid-Race Surpass Daniel Austin maintained a commendable pace throughout the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent, covering the 13.36-mile distance in 3:27:34, with an overall elapsed pace of 15:32 min/mile. He started strong, transitioning from his initial position of 781 overall to 292 after the first 0.43 miles at Ruxton, marked by an impressive split pace of 8:09 min/mile. Despite the challenging altitude, he displayed notable consistency in the first half, maintaining strong standings in the top 130 overall up to the 7.91-mile mark at Barr Camp. In the latter stages, especially after 10 miles, Daniel faced increased altitude challenges but maintained a steady position, finishing 144th overall, 117th in his gender category, and 25th in his division. His ability to maintain a steady position in the second half amidst fatigue and higher elevation gains is commendable. Future training could explore strategies to optimize pacing further, particularly in the final few miles.