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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Hae Bolduc #1331 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 and Strong Finish Hae Bolduc, aged 69, completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an impressive time of 4:45:28. She covered a challenging half marathon distance of 13.36 miles, climbing from 6000 feet to a peak of 14061 feet. Her overall pace was 21:22 min/mile. Competing against 2049 participants, Bolduc achieved 3rd place in the F65-69 division, a testament to her enduring stamina and determination. Hae's race showed a consistent effort, highlighted by starting with strong early splits at Ruxton and Hydro Street. Her climb through the steepest section, from A-Frame to the finish, demonstrated her resilience, maintaining a steady leg turnover despite the increasing elevation. Notably, her position improved significantly at the "1.5 Miles To Go" mark, moving from 844 overall to 452, underscoring her effective pacing strategy and finishing strength. Strategically, focusing on maintaining an earlier steady effort could optimize her overall split performance.