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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Alyssa Haughton #67 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Mid-Race Performance Highlights Alyssa Haughton tackled the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with a total elapsed time of 3:57:09 over 13.36 miles, averaging a pace of 17:45 min/mile. A noteworthy section came after she reached 3.2 miles at "Top of W's," where she displayed consistent pacing, maintaining her position well in the F45-49 division, improving from 15th to 10th by "No Name Creek." The climb beyond the tree line proved challenging, yet Alyssa managed to stay steady, with the ascent from "A-Frame" to the finish seeing splits slow predictably, culminating in a final half mile covered in 13:41 at an elevation of 14,061 feet. A key area to focus on might be more targeted training for the higher altitude sections to potentially improve conditioning and maintain a steadier pace in the latter stages. Alyssa's determination was evident as she consistently positioned herself within the top 15 of her division throughout the ascent.