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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Jacob Fahey #586 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistency and Determination on the Uphill Climb Jacob Fahey completed the Pikes Peak Ascent with an overall time of 4:00:35, achieving a pace of 18:00 minutes per mile over the 13.36-mile distance. Starting strong with a pace of 8:35 per mile at Ruxton, Jacob maintained consistency through the early miles and climbed from 731st to 361st overall. By the time he reached the summit, Jacob ranked 51st in his age division. The increasing elevation offered challenges as expected, with split paces above tree line gradually slowing. Notably, Jacob's pace transitioned from 15:41 at Barr Camp to a challenging 27:22 in the final half mile ascending to 14,061 feet. Consistent effort throughout each segment reflects commendable endurance and tactical race management. Post-race, Jacob might work on techniques to maintain pace under high-altitude conditions and elevation gains to target further improvement in future races. Overall, a solid performance on a demanding course.