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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Paul Rahill #841 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 with Consistent Challenge in High Altitude Paul Rahill, age 62, completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent half marathon with an elapsed time of 5:03:38, tackling a total distance of 13.36 miles. His overall place was 1022 out of 2049 participants. Paul's elapsed pace was 22:43 minutes per mile, and he ranked 29th in the Men's 60-64 division. Compared to his previous appearance at the 2024 Pikes Peak Ascent, he experienced a slight increase in time from 4:52:33 to 5:03:38. This suggests a need to focus on pacing strategies especially in higher altitude sections for future races. Paul's performance showed noticeable variation across different stages. Fastest split pace was 10:45 min/mile at Ruxton, while the most challenging stretch was approaching A-Frame, with a slower split pace of 30:38 min/mile. Noteworthy improvements in positioning are observed as Paul moved up from an initial division placement of 69th to finishing 29th, demonstrating resilience throughout the altitude ascent.