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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Lillian Mei #27776 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistency Meets a Tactical Challenge Lillian Mei's performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers demonstrated consistent pacing at the start. During the initial two splits, she maintained a steady pace of 13:46 min/mile, securing the same position at 9259 overall and 4243 among female competitors. However, the challenging Hayes Hill segment impacted her splits significantly. After Hayes Hill, Lillian's pace varied, notably recording a slower 46:58 min/mile in the fourth mile. It's worth exploring strategies to maintain momentum uphill and manage efforts over varying terrain. Positively, Lillian did regain speed towards the end with a final split of 16:00 min/mile. This concluding split suggests capability to push through in later stages, a strength to leverage for future races. Overall, Lillian achieved a finish time of 3:08:48, positioning her halfway through the pack in her division with an overall placement in the race of 19490 out of 24523 participants.