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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Jack Lodermeier #279 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Climb with Consistent Gains Jack Lodermeier completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with a time of 3:19:42, covering 13.36 miles at a 14:56 min/mile pace. Starting strong, Jack quickly improved his position from 441st to 164th at Ruxton with an impressive 7:37 split pace over the initial 0.43 miles. The climb to Hydro Street maintained his momentum, with an 8:41 min/mile pace over the next 0.8 miles, reaching an elevation of 6649 feet. The second half of the ascent showed resilience as Jack tackled higher altitudes. Split paces between 12:37 and 19:28 above the treeline suggest effective pacing despite altitude challenges, evidenced by improved placements at stages like "1 Mile To Go," advancing to 108th overall. Noteworthy is his consistent performance within age division 25-29, securing 15th place. Focusing on maintaining steady pacing in the challenging final three miles above the treeline could further improve race outcomes.