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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Ellen Chaney #41181 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Start, Strong Finish in Bay to Breakers Ellen Chaney demonstrated consistency and resilience in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K event. Starting with a steady pace, she clocked 12:05 for each of the first two miles. Her pace understandably slowed to 17:52 on the third mile, which includes the notably steep Hayes Hill, but she maintained determination. After the hill, her pace steadily improved, concluding the race with a strong finish. Her most impressive split was the 10:27 pace in the final mile, showcasing her ability to pick up speed. Ellen completed the race in 1:37:10 with an average pace of 13:02 min/mile, a commendable performance among her peers. Placing 3,381st out of all female participants and 1,118th in her division (F30-39), her performance in the final mile brought her back to positions comparable to the early part of her race. Future focus could be placed on maintaining a more consistent pace across hilly sections to enhance overall performance.