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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Brendan Burke #1121 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Start, Resilient Finish Brendan Burke took on the Pikes Peak Ascent with an overall elapsed time of 4:35:49, covering a distance of 13.36 miles. His initial pace was brisk, keeping a solid pace of 8:19 min/mile at Ruxton. However, as the elevation rose from 6,303 to over 14,000 feet, the pace naturally shifted. The final few splits showed a significant pacing change with the last mile registering at a 30:22 min/mile pace. Progressing through the course, Brendan maintained consistency in his position moving from position 417 at the start to 717 at the finish. Notably, his strongest overall splits appeared between the start and Barr Camp. A steady increase in elevation led to a decreased pace, as expected at higher altitudes. Brendan finished in the top half overall, ranking 94th in the O30-34 age division from a total of 2,049 participants. Congratulations on a solid half marathon performance.