Results/Photos

Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Kiara Jones #8183 Race: 2025 Phoenix 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Strong Finish with Strategic Pacing Kiara Jones showcased some noteworthy strategic pacing during her recent 10K race at the 2025 Phoenix Marathon. Beginning with a pace of 15:44 min/mile at the first mile, she managed consistent proximity in her placement, averaging in the mid-700s for her gender category. Notably, her split times varied slightly, with the slowest pace recorded at the second mile at 17:14 min/mile, but she responded with more focused efforts in subsequent miles. A key highlight was Kiara's remarkable surge during the sixth mile, where she recorded her fastest pace of 12:27 min/mile. This effort catapulted her to 242nd overall and 27th in her F35-39 division during that segment, illustrating her potential for handling fatigue effectively in the final push. With an overall time of 1:34:00, it's encouraging to see such a strong finish. Kiara can focus on maintaining pace consistency in earlier miles to further enhance her performance.