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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Vaishali Rajendren #9207 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Effort with Room for Optimized Pacing Vaishali Rajendren completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K with a total time of 2:24:19, averaging a pace of 19:22 min/mile. One noteworthy segment was the first mile, completed at a pace of 14:48 min/mile, which was her fastest split. In the two miles leading up Hayes Hill and during the climb (a steep section from mile 2.2 to mile 2.7), the splits showed a slower pace with 24:30 min/mile in the third mile. This was a pivotal section resulting in a drop to 12218th overall and 1931st in her division. Encouragingly, the post-Hayes Hill miles displayed a gradual improvement in pace, with a notable improvement by the end, despite fluctuations. Concluding in 14125th overall and 2220th in her division of F30-39, finishing strongly reflects the steady determination and resilience throughout the race. To enhance future performances, focusing on maintaining a steadier pace and possibly working on hill strategies could be beneficial.