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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Brandy Loseke #722 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Climb with Strong Early Performance Brandy Loseke completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an impressive Elapsed Time of 4:31:00. At age 43, she maintained an overall pace of 20:17 min/mile over the challenging 13.36-mile course from Colorado Springs, CO. Among 2049 participants, she finished 169th in the female category and secured the 19th position in her age division (F40-44). Loseke's performance metrics reveal a strong start, reaching 5th place in her division by the Ruxton split at a 7:58 min/mile pace. As the elevation increased, splits slowed, with paces peaking at 34:48 min/mile between “0.5 Miles To Go” and "Finish", reflecting typical high-altitude adjustments. Notably, her ascent timing showed resilience, maintaining division positions in the top 10 until the "1.5 Miles To Go" marker. It may be beneficial to review strategies for pacing in the last miles above treeline.