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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Aaron Wilson #1088 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Improved Comeback with Consistent Pacing Aaron Wilson delivered a solid performance in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon, completing the 13.36-mile distance in 5:51:26. Displaying an improved elapsed pace of 26:18 min/mile compared to his previous race, Aaron reduced his overall time by 6 minutes and 6 seconds. His placement in the division O50-54 saw a minor change, finishing 88th, consistent with 88th place in the previous race of 2024. This consistency demonstrates general improvements with room for refining race day strategies. Throughout the course, Aaron maintained impressive pacing, notably pushing to a strong split of 16:12 min/mile at Barr Camp (7.91 miles, elevation 10250 feet). However, the final three miles, as anticipated, presented challenges with higher altitudes. The split pace increased to 41:31 min/mile leading to the finish. Working on uphill running techniques and pacing strategies, especially past the 10-mile mark, might help optimize Aaron's future performances on similar mountainous courses.