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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Cory Sharp #1792 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Effort at High Altitude Cory Sharp tackled the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent, covering a distance of 13.36 miles in an elapsed time of 6:09:43. Starting at an elevation of 6,303 feet and reaching the summit at 14,061 feet, the challenge of the high altitude was evident. Cory's average pace was 27:40 min/mile, securing 1509th overall out of 2049 total participants. In the O65-69 division, he placed 29th. Notable splits included a strong start at Ruxton with a 13:00 min/mile pace and a consistent effort up to Barr Camp, moving up to the 25th spot in his division. Progressively, the race became more demanding as Cory approached the tree line and beyond. After crossing Barr Camp, the splits revealed slower paces, peaking at 44:03 min/mile by Bottomless Pit. Cory strategically maintained position stability, finishing consistently within his division. Future focus could involve training on gradients, as this could enhance the ability to maintain a steadier pace in those significant altitude gains.