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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: John Seddon #165 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Improvement and Strong Finish at High Altitude John Seddon completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon in 3:17:33, showing an improvement from his previous year’s performance by finishing over 5 minutes faster. He maintained a steady pace of 14:47 min/mile over the 13.36-mile course, starting strong at a split pace of 7:13 min/mile near the Ruxton marker and maintaining a strong position as he moved up in rankings. In the final challenging miles above the treeline, John showed resilience. Although his pace slowed to 19:58 min/mile by the finish, he improved his division rank to 6th in the M40-44 category, advancing from an 11th place division finish the prior year. Strategically, focusing on mid-course pacing could enhance his performance further. Balancing speed and endurance there may offer gains without significant fatigue at higher elevations. Keep building on your strengths, John!