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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Eric Britton #538 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistency Amidst Increasing Altitude Challenges Eric Britton had a solid performance at the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent. He completed the 13.36-mile half marathon with an elapsed time of 3:55:17, achieving an overall pace of 17:36 per mile. Notably, Eric started strong, ranking 34th at the start but made strategic adjustments as the elevation increased, particularly noticeable at the 10.29-mile mark at A-Frame where he clocked a challenging 34:00 minute split over 1.52 miles, ascending to 11,933 feet. Despite the steep and high-altitude conditions over the last three miles, Eric maintained a steady progression. At the 12.31-mile mark, “1 Mile To Go,” he faced a split pace of 25:01 due to the steep climb and finished strong, covering the final mile in 26:53. His strategy to manage energy expenditure and pace, particularly in the latter stages above the tree line, demonstrated resilience. For future races, focusing on incremental pacing improvements in the high-altitude sections could offer substantial benefits.