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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Catherine Parylo #41203 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Strong Finish with Significant Improvement Catherine maintained a steady start with consistent splits over the first two miles, clocking 12:03 per mile. The third mile saw a notable increase in pace to 17:55 per mile, correlating with the challenging section known as Hayes Hill. Impressively, Catherine rebounded quickly with substantial improvements in later splits. The last two miles saw significant acceleration, recording times of 10:53 and 10:26, indicating strong pacing strategy and endurance. Catherine completed the 12K Centipede at the Bay to Breakers, covering a distance of 7.45 miles with a final time of 1:37:09 and an overall average pace of 13:02 minutes per mile. Her quickened pace in the latter stages of the race allowed her to climb significantly in standings, finishing 207th in the gender category from an overall field of 1839. Her participation as part of the Beanie Babes undoubtedly contributed positively to her strong finish.