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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Nathan Moody #154 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Determination on a Rising Challenge Nathan Moody completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 3:46:40, covering 13.36 miles at a pace of 16:57 minutes per mile. Finishing 260th overall out of 2049 participants and placing 18th in his division (O45-49), Nathan demonstrated remarkable endurance on this high-altitude course. He moved from a starting position of 152nd overall to completing the race with tenacity amid increasing elevation and challenging sections. Notably, Nathan showed a promising start, reaching Ruxton at a pace of 7:37 minutes per mile. However, the elevation gain significantly impacted his pace in the latter stages above 10,000 feet. His pace slowed to over 24 minutes per mile during the final challenging mile, indicating the difficulty high up the mountain. Reflecting on these splits, Nathan may find value in focusing on altitude adaptation workouts to enhance performance in similar future high-altitude events.