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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Lily Hsu #12778 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Solid Pacing with a Mid-Race Challenge Overcome Lily Hsu from San Francisco completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K with a total time of 1:08:53, at an average pace of 9:14 min/mile. She showed impressive pacing consistency, starting strong with her first mile at 8:23 min/mile and adapting to the course, notably maintaining a solid pace despite the steep incline from 2.2 to 2.7 miles on Hayes Hill. Her pacing around Hayes Hill showed a noticeable increase in split time to 10:43 min/mile during mile 3, but she successfully regained momentum in the latter part of the race, with her last mile completed at 8:54 min/mile. Completing the race in the top 15% of her division, Lily's performance demonstrated endurance and strategic pacing. While her initial start was impressive, focusing on strength training for hill running could enhance her climbing speed further. Her final mile reflected a strong finish, maintaining consistent pace after the hill challenge. Her steady improvement suggests potential for future enhancements in her race strategy.