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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Max Fagin #1376 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 with Consistent Mid-Race Performance Max Fagin started the grueling 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with a strong pace, reaching the first checkpoint, Ruxton, at a speed of 9:20 min/mile, placing him in the top 27% overall. His mid-race segments, like reaching "7.8 Summit", demonstrate his endurance, clocking a split time of 26:07 with a pace of 16:38 min/mile, an impressive segment considering the climbing altitude to 9462 feet. By Barr Camp, Max fell slightly to the 42% pace-wise at 18:18 min/mile, maintaining proximity to his age division peers. Above tree line, beginning at "A-Frame", the incline's demands were clear. Max's pace shifted to 27:18 min/mile yet he displayed consistent effort with minimal fluctuation in his standing. The final segment to the finish line was grueling, with his slowest pace at 32:49 min/mile. Despite this, his ability to complete those segments, finishing with an overall pace of 21:45 min/mile, demonstrates commendable perseverance under high-altitude conditions.