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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Katie Barker #40146 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Progress Throughout the Race Katie Barker showed great resilience and adaptability during the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K. She maintained a consistent effort across the course, culminating in a total time of 2:13:35 over 7.45 miles. Her overall pace was 17:55 min/mile, reflecting a well-paced strategy despite the challenges posed by Hayes Hill starting at 2.2 miles. Notably, she improved her standing from 16,192 overall after the first mile to 14,084 by the end, highlighting her ability to sustain and recover other places in the latter part of the race. The split pace on Hayes Hill was a notable factor in her third-mile time, demonstrating endurance where it was specifically tested. Katie's best split was her last with a pace of 11:51 min/mile, showing a strong finish that indicates untapped potential for future events. Consider focusing on maintaining steady pacing across all terrain types to optimize overall time efficiency in upcoming races.