Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Frederick Kim #2488 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 Strategic Splits Frederick Kim demonstrated consistency and strategic pacing during the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K. He completed the distance of 7.45 miles with an elapsed time of 1:49:19 and an average pace of 14:40 min/mile. Frederick's pace began at 12:42 min/mile and showed strategic adjustments as the race progressed with significant variation observed on Hayes Hill between miles 2 and 3, impacting his split pace to 15:12 min/mile. Interestingly, the following miles showed a sharp increase but eventually settled down to strong performances near closing, where miles 6 and 7 clocked both around 13:05 and 13:06 min/mile, respectively. His overall position was 10578 out of 24523 participants, with a notable improvement observed after mile 3, evidenced by a leap from 1077 to 833 in the M20-29 division. Emphasizing hill training could help in maintaining pace consistency across the course. Participating with the team "Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch," Frederick adds a vibrant dynamic to his race experience.