Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Kaige Jones #42611 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

Steady Start, Room to Enhance Finish Kaige Jones ran a consistent 5K race at the 2025 Boulderthon. He started strong with an opening mile at an 8:49 pace, ranking 32nd in his division. His second mile showed slight improvement with an 8:46 pace, keeping him 39th in his division. This strategic pace positioned him well, showcasing good stamina and pacing capacity. However, the third mile posed a challenge, where his pace dropped to 10:26, and he fell to 40th in his division. His overall time was 29:01, with an average pace of 9:21 min/mile. As a member of Three Lions Muay Thai, he concluded the race placing 43rd in his age group. Focusing on maintaining momentum in the final stretch could enhance future performances.