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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Jennifer Edgar #1870 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Climb to the Finish Jennifer Edgar successfully completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent half marathon, finishing with an elapsed time of 7:12:45 and maintaining an average pace of 32:23 min/mile over the 13.36-mile course. She navigated the challenging elevation from 6,303 to 14,061 feet, culminating in a robust performance. In her division, F45-49, she held the 87th position, competing against a total of 2,049 participants. Key splits reveal Jennifer's consistent climb, with notable performances at significant course marks: she reached Barr Camp (7.91 miles) at 2:51:24 and A-Frame (10.29 miles) at 4:28:30. Her splits indicate areas of relative consistency, like the segment between Ruxton and Hydro Street, where pace improved from 15:13 to 12:27. In the race's final miles, pacing adjustments for altitude were evident, as splits slowed approaching the summit. Focusing on early pacing optimization could enhance future climbs.