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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Allen Lu #40204 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Finish with Significant Improvement in Pace Allen's performance in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K showed a remarkable improvement in pace throughout the course. The first mile was completed at a 14:01 pace. However, the second and third miles slowed considerably as he ascended Hayes Hill, recorded at 24:02 and 20:50, respectively. Notably, from mile four onwards, Allen regained speed, reflected in split paces that improved steadily, with the final two miles run at paces of 11:59 and 11:55, showing Allen's ability to pick up the pace towards the end. Overall, Allen completed the race with a total elapsed time of 2:02:17 and an average pace of 16:24 min/mile. Starting out at 14,464th place overall, his final rank improved to 12,710th. This progression through the ranks is commendable. In future races, Allen might consider adjusting his strategy for steeper sections earlier in the course to enhance his consistency throughout. Keep up the effort!