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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Catherine Parylo #41203 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Finish on Final Miles Catherine maintained an even pace over the first two miles, clocking in consistent 12:03-minute miles. Approaching Hayes Hill, the pace dropped to 17:55 minutes per mile in the third mile, reflecting the terrain's impact, but the focus on regaining pace afterward was evident. The fourth mile saw improvement with a 16:53-minute split, demonstrating the determination to push through the course's challenges. Notably, she achieved her fastest splits in the last two miles with times of 10:53 and 10:26, an excellent demonstration of maintaining stamina and increasing speed towards the race's end. Overall, Catherine's final kick was impressive, greatly improving her standings from earlier in the race. Her strong finish propelled her to end the 12K race at a pace of 13:02 minutes per mile. Maintaining even effort in the initial stages can help further improve results, so focusing on consistent pacing could be beneficial. Overall performance showcased resilience, especially in the final stretch.