KYA RAMIREZ
Hometown: Yelm, WA
Alma Mater:
Yelm HS
Saint Martin's University - Nursing
Event Focus:
5k-10k / Half Marathon / Marathon
Personal Bests:
3000m: 10:57
5000m: 18:29
10,000m: 37:42
6,000m (XC): 23:41
Kya's Story
Kya's journey began in Yelm, WA, where she discovered her passion for running on the Yelm HS cross country and track team. She then elevated her athletic career as an NCAA DII athlete at Saint Martin's University, where she played an integral role for the Saints during the 2023 cross country season. Kya's relentless determination and hard work were pivotal in helping the Saints achieve an impressive runner-up finish at the GNAC Cross Country Championships for the 2nd consecutive year. Moreover, she contributed significantly to the Saints securing 7th place at the NCAA DII West Region Championships – marking their second straight top 10 finish and the highest place finish in program history.
Upon graduating, Kya is pursuing a career in nursing in Lacey, WA.
High School Stats
1600m - 5:59.12
3200m - 12:48.68
5,000m - 21:40.40
College Stats
1500m - 5:14.04
3,000m - 10:57.69
5,000m - 18:29.04
10,000m - 37:42.34
6,000m (XC) - 23:41.5
Working with Coach Matt Lowe was truly a transformative experience for me as both a runner and a person. When I started under his guidance at Saint Martin's University, I was a high schooler running a 21:46 5k. With his training, mentorship, and constant encouragement, I dropped to a 19:23 5k and a 39:15 10k - progress I never imagined. Coach Lowe's approach goes far beyond workouts and race plans. He takes the time to understand his athletes on an individual level and balances high-level performance goals with genuine care for our mental and physical well-being. His passion for the sport is contagious, and his belief in his athletes is unwavering. He creates a training environment that's not only structured and intelligent but also supportive and motivating. I'm incredibly grateful for the role he played in my development, and I have no doubt the T3mpo Project will bring that same energy, insight, and excellence to so many others. If you're looking for a coach who brings the perfect blend of science, heart, and experience to the table - Matt is the one.