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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Katherine Gillett #865 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Ascent with Areas to Improve Katherine Gillett completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 4:35:26, covering a distance of 13.36 miles with an average pace of 20:36 min/mile. She placed 715th overall out of 2049 participants, 185th in the female category, and 25th in her F25-29 division. Her start was strong, making notable progress through early stations like Ruxton and Hydro Street, achieving a pace of 9:32 and 11:46 min/mile, respectively. However, she encountered a gradual slowdown, particularly from A-Frame onward, where her splits increased, reaching a 55:55 finish for the final stretch with a pace of 28:40 min/mile. Compared to the previous year, Katherine experienced a slightly slower time, with her performance slipping from a previous 4:32:18 finish. Her place in the division also dropped from 17th to 25th. Focus on the high-altitude sections could benefit Katherine's future runs, given the significant pace changes noticed in the later stages of the race. Exploring altitude training may help maintain a consistent pace throughout.