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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Deena Gumina #1571 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Climb to Strong Finish Deena Gumina completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an impressive overall time of 4:05:26, ranking 14th in her division and 409th overall out of 2049 participants. Deena's consistent pacing was highlighted by her best split pace of 10:43 min/mile in the early Ruxton segment, with a subsequent steady performance through the initial challenging climb to the Top of W's. Deena's strong ascent phase saw her elevate from the 52nd position in her division at the Start to 13th by Bottomless Pit. Above tree line, where altitudes of up to 14,061 feet presented their challenges, she maintained focus and determination. For the final 0.5257-mile finish, her pace was 27:18 min/mile, reflecting the extreme altitude context. Future considerations might include strategies to sustain and optimize pace in the higher elevation segments for further improvements in competitive standing.