Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Malia Jost #41580 Race: 2025 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles Weather: Perfect running weather with temperatures in the 50's to 70's and nice cloud cover

Strong Finish with Improved Splits Malia Jost, a 9-year-old participant from Boulder, CO, showcased a promising performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, representing the Lightning Bubbles team. She completed the 3.1-mile event in 40:40, achieving an overall pace of 13:07 min/mile. A standout aspect of Malia's race was her improvement in pacing consistency. From the first mile with a pace of 25:17 min/mile, she significantly improved by nearly 19 seconds in the subsequent mile to 16:08 min/mile. Progressing further, Malia recorded her fastest split in the third mile, pacing at 13:12 min/mile. Her dedication is reflected in her final standings as she placed 25th in the F14 & Under division, 575th among females, and 1070th overall out of 1972 participants. While the initial mile's pace suggests possible pacing adjustments, her ability to maintain and improve her pace as the race progressed is commendable. Keep up the great work, Malia!