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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Fona Ou #6641 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Pace with Speed Fluctuations on Hills Fona Ou participated in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede event with a steady start, maintaining a consistent pace of approximately 13:02 min/mile for the first two miles. The third mile saw a slowdown to a 15:16 min/mile pace during the stretch from Hayes Hill, where she advanced in placement, moving from 274th to 196th among female participants. In the later miles, her pace fluctuated, most notably with a 19:21 min/mile at mile 5, but she regained speed in miles 6 and 7 with paces of 13:07 min/mile and 13:06 min/mile, respectively. Overall, Fona completed the race with an average pace of 14:41 min/mile. A focus on maintaining that regained speed from miles 6 and 7 for future races could enhance her performance. Remember, steady pacing with a boost in strategic sections allows for improved placement and time.