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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Angela Ochoa #432 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Performance on a High Ridge Angela Ochoa navigated the Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 3:50:09, maintaining a steady pace of 17:13 minutes per mile over 13.36 miles. Notably, she finished 7th in her F45-49 division and 59th in her gender, out of 2049 participants. Starting strong, Angela moved up from 136th in her gender to 49th by "0.5 Miles To Go," showcasing a robust ascent strategy. Angela demonstrated consistent pace management across various altitude challenges. Her initial split at Ruxton was completed in a swift 8:17 pace, indicating a strong start. Although her pace slowed to 23:44 in the final stretch due to the elevation, her steady and strategic approach saw her improve her positioning within her division, regaining 2 spots from "1 Mile To Go" to the "Finish". Focusing on handling the last few steep climbs might further enhance Angela's future performances.