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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Samuel Wu #5878 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistency with a Strong Finish Samuel Wu maintained a steady pace during the "2026 Bay to Breakers," covering the first two miles at a consistent 10:05 min/mile. Notable improvements occurred at mile three, where his split time quickened to 10:00 min/mile, improving his division placement to 138. Despite the challenge of Hayes Hill, visible by a slower 12:49 min/mile split between miles four and five, Samuel achieved a remarkable recovery. He accelerated impressively towards the end, recording an 8:40 min/mile split at mile six and 8:23 min/mile at the seventh, demonstrating strong stamina and strategic pacing. The overall performance resulted in an elapsed time of 1:14:17 for the 12K event, with an average pace of 9:58 min/mile. Samuel achieved 184th place in his M50-59 division out of over 26545 participants, marking consistent and calculated efforts throughout his race. His ability to regain momentum post-Hayes Hill was particularly commendable, effectively showcasing his endurance and strategic timing.