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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Travis Ottoes #1058 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Progressive Momentum on High Elevation Terrain Travis Ottoes from Colorado Springs completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon in 5:21:28, covering 13.36 miles with an overall pace of 24:03 min/mile. Noteworthy is his ability to progress through steep, high-altitude terrain. Starting at an elevation of 6303 feet, Travis reached the peak at 14,061 feet. His best split pace was 11:39 min/mile recorded early at Ruxton, while the slowest at the challenging "2 Miles To Go" mark was 32:26 min/mile. Despite initial placement at 1700th, Travis improved to 1185th at the finish. A significant jump in placement occurred at the "1.5 Miles To Go" mark, where he advanced from 1254th to 671st. His ascent strategy paid dividends, particularly evident in leaping within the division standings around the mile markers near Barr Camp. Future efforts could focus on maintaining a more consistent pacing strategy, especially as Travis approaches higher altitudes. Keep adapting your approach based on these insights.