Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Karen Busovsky #1501 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Progress on Pikes Peak Karen Busovsky, at the age of 67, admirably tackled the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent half marathon, finishing with a time of 5:37:55 over a distance of 13.36 miles. There was a consistent challenging pace with an average of 25:17 min/mile. She finished 7th in her division (F65-69) among a total of 2049 participants. At the 6.05-mile mark, she achieved a split pace of 19:23 min/mile, highlighting a relatively quicker segment in her run. Comparing her performance this year to her 2024 race, Karen's consistency shines as she maintained her 7th position in her division despite a slightly slower overall time by 13 minutes. Notably, Karen showed strong determination past the Barr Camp, where the fatigue and high altitude become more impactful. The segment leading to the "Bottomless Pit" saw a significant drop in pace to 47:54 min/mile, suggesting opportunities to strategize for better endurance and speed maintenance in high-altitude conditions.