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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Joseph Schoeberlein #634 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Performance at High Altitude Joseph Schoeberlein tackled the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with a solid time of 4:57:22 over a challenging 13.36-mile course that took him from 6303 to 14061 feet in elevation. He maintained an overall pace of 22:15 min/mile, placing 15th in his division (O65-69) out of a competitive field of 2049 participants. Joseph began strong at Ruxton with a split pace of 9:07 min/mile but faced progressively slower speeds as he ascended, taking 16:14 over the final 0.53 miles. Compared to his performance in 2024, where he completed the race in 4:53:32 with a place of 819, Joseph demonstrated consistent capability despite the challenging conditions. Notable splits include the third slowest pace of 30:50 min/mile in the last two-mile segment, hinting at the potential for increased focus on optimizing his approach in this crucial section. Splits between the A-Frame and Finish were particularly tough, reflecting the steep elevation gain.