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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: William Goodness #2515 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish William Goodness delivered a remarkably steady performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K with a final time of 44:04 and an average pace of 5:55 min/mile. His pacing consistency is notable, holding close to the 6-minute mark for the majority of the race. From the start, William managed a 6:08 min/mile pace, improving his speed to 5:55 min/mile by the second mile. Despite the noticeable challenge of Hayes Hill, beginning at 2.2 miles, where his split pace slowed to 6:34 min/mile, he quickly recuperated. In the latter half, William excelled, particularly between miles 5 and 6, where he accelerated to an impressive 5:28 min/mile. His final splits remained under 6 minutes per mile, finishing strong with a 5:36 min/mile. Overall, he secured 87th place out of 26,545 participants and 19th in the M30-39 division, a commendable achievement among his peers. Consider strategizing approaches to hills to shave even more time off future events.