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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Karla Hernandez #814 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Progression on a Grueling Course Karla Hernandez completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon in 5:33:44, maintaining a steady pace despite the increasing challenges. Her average pace was 24:58 min/mile. Notably, she improved her positions significantly after the initial stages, starting at 1248th place overall and moving up to finish 1269th out of 2049 participants. Her persistence paid off with a strong finish at high altitudes, placing 421st in her gender and 61st in the F30-34 division. Karla’s journey through the altitude was characterized by resilience. Starting with a swift pace of 10:30 min/mile at Ruxton, she faced a more demanding pace of 34:15 min/mile by the finish line. The section from Barr Camp to Bottomless Pit (1.86 miles) exhibited a rough pacing fluctuation at 40:44 min/mile, suggesting challenges with steep climb and altitude. Her experience suggests focused training on altitude adaptation could enhance performance in future mountainous courses.