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Date: Sept. 21, 2025 Participant: Ryan Welsh #193 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Marathon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Nice running temperatures. A large snow/hail/rain storm in the late afternoon. Overall it was a great day for a trail run.

Top-2% Finish with Big Gains on the Descent 26.29 miles in 4:43:09 (10:46 pace); 16th of 918. Climbed from 6303 ft to 14062 ft by mile 13.36, reaching the summit in 3:01:12. Positions: 28th at start, 18th at the summit. Final 3.07 miles of the climb averaged about 17:53 per mile from A-Frame (10.29 in 2:06:18) to the top. Descent in 1:41:57 (about 7:53 pace). Immediate surge to 13th by 14.41; strongest stretch 1.86 miles at 5:54 pace to 20.67. Late segments stayed quick: 7:13 to Top of W's - Return, 7:07 to Hydro Street - Return, and 6:35 to the finish. Finished 16th, a net gain of 12 places. Coaching notes: Smooth the transition just after the summit to hold early descent gains, and aim for a steadier effort through miles 10-13 to limit slowdowns at altitude.