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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Finn Dahl #1327 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Strides to the Summit Finn Dahl, aged 50 from Boulder, CO, improved his performance at the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent half marathon compared to his previous year. He completed the race in 4:36:58, showing a notable improvement from his 2024 time of 5:23:51. Finn’s overall pace was 20:43 min/mile, significantly faster than his previous 24:14 min/mile pace. His consistent progress reflects positively on his endurance and training efforts. Examining Finn's race splits, his strong start was seen at "Ruxton" with a 9:41 pace over 0.43 miles. Notably, as the course ascended, particularly beyond "Barr Camp" at an elevation of 10,250 feet, pace decreased, with the toughest section, "Finish," clocking in at 38:44 min/mile. It's commendable how pace gradually decreased as expected with rising altitude, but the consistent effort and determination are admirable. With additional focus on maintaining consistent pacing in higher elevations, further improvements are promising.