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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Jocelyn Johnston #25 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Ascent with Strong Mid-Race Position Jocelyn Johnston completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent half marathon in 3:44:10, covering the demanding 13.36-mile course with an average pace of 16:46 minutes per mile. Starting strong, her early combination of speed and strategy was evident with a swift pace of 7:44 min/mile to Ruxton. At the 4.48-mile mark, she maintained a steady pace, holding her 8th position within her division while climbing to 8733 feet. As the altitude intensified, reaching over 14,000 feet at the finish, Jocelyn exhibited resilience. Notably, her position showed some fluctuations, such as moving from 8th to 10th in division, synchronizing with her split paces stretching to over 22 minutes per mile near the summit. The split from 1 Mile To Go to Finish saw a moderate improvement from 22:23 to 21:55 min/mile, indicating commendable effort to maintain pace at high altitude. Focusing on maintaining consistent mid-race velocity could further enhance future performances.