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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Dominic Pera #621 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Resilient Performance Amidst High Altitude Challenges Dominic Pera completed the Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 5:19:06, covering a challenging 13.36-mile course, achieving an overall pace of 23:53 min/mile. He achieved notable rankings, placing 795th in the open gender category and 124th in his age division (30-34) out of 2,049 participants. His early splits showed strong pacing, with a promising start at Ruxton, maintaining a split pace of 8:54 min/mile over the initial 0.43 miles. The later stages of the race highlighted the impact of increasing altitude, with the split pace peaking at 39:56 min/mile at the 0.5 Miles To Go mark. Despite the challenges, Dominic's resilience was evident through his perseverance across the highest sections, including the A-Frame to the finish. For future events, he can focus on strategies to maintain a steady pace during the high-altitude segments to enhance overall performance.