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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: John Moon #366 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Pacing in High Altitude John Moon demonstrated commendable pacing throughout the ascent to the summit of Pikes Peak, completing the half marathon in 3:49:32, with an elapsed pace of 17:10 min/mile. His ascent from 6303 feet to 14,061 feet was marked by a steady climb in his ranking, finishing 12th in the men's 50-54 age division. Notably, John managed to significantly improve his overall position from 1073rd at the start to 287th at the finish—an impressive upward shift. In analyzing the splits, a marked strength was seen between the "Hydro Street" and "7.8 Summit" checkpoints, with a consistent pace below 16 min/mile, despite sharp elevational gains. However, the final demanding section above 12,000 feet did impact the average pace, slowing it down to around 23 min/mile. Continuing to train in higher altitudes could be beneficial to better handle the performance drops in such conditions. Keep up the dedication to training!