Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Kaeo Jones #13145 Race: 2025 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Perfect running weather with temperatures in the 50's to 70's and nice cloud cover

Strong Start and Consistent Finish with Room for Fine-tuning Kaeo Jones completed the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon with an overall time of 2:59:30, maintaining a solid average pace of 6:51 minutes per mile over the 26.2-mile distance. His placing was impressive, securing the 7th position in the M20-24 division among a field of 2,678 participants. The consistency in his early splits was notable, as he held a pace ranging from 6:21 to 6:33 for the first ten miles. Particularly strong performances were observed in mile 1 with a 6:21 split and mile 12 where he recorded his fastest split at 6:16. A few pacing adjustments are recommended for future races as his pace showed fluctuations in the later stages. For example, mile 24 reflected a slower pace at 7:51, which was notably higher compared to his early splits. Focusing on maintaining a more even pace in these miles could potentially enhance overall performance. Overall, Kaeo displayed a commendable effort, showcasing a blend of endurance and speed.