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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Greg Lambrecht #431 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Climb Ends in Strong Division Rank Greg Lambrecht completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent in 4:14:19, maintaining an impressive ranking as he climbed from an initial overall position of 841 to finish 498th out of 2049. His average pace was 19:02 min/mile over the 13.36-mile course, and he particularly excelled in his age division, finishing 13th out of his age group 55-59. Greg showed early momentum with a swift 8:51 min/mile pace during the first split at Ruxton. While altitude adjusted his pace to 25:32 min/mile towards the summit, he improved his placement significantly in the final challenging segments, including a notable climb from the 1.5-mile mark, where he was 268th place, ultimately moving up toward a 13th place finish in his age category. Consider pacing strategies in high-altitude sections to enhance performance, possibly reflecting the acclimation demands.