Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Justin Soto #28398 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Start with a Shifting Middle Justin maintained a steady 13:36 pace for the first two miles, indicating a comfortable start. Notably, splits three and four saw significant delays, taking 30:31 and 46:11, respectively. The steep Hayes Hill section could explain the slower times, as it tends to impact pace significantly. These splits affected the positioning, moving from 9031st to 15029th overall. However, the late miles showed improvement. With split six clocking in at 18:03 and the final mile at 13:58, Justin trimmed some time from the middle segments. Overall, the elapsed pace was 25:19 per mile over the 7.45-mile course. Despite falling to 19469th place overall by the race conclusion, the finish displayed resilience and an ability to bounce back. Focusing on pacing strategies and hill training might help enhance performance in future races. Consider integrating more elevation workouts to adapt to challenging sections like Hayes Hill.