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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Laura Litunya #11866 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Effort with Strategic Pace Adjustments Laura Litunya completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K, clocking a total time of 1:31:21 with an average pace of 12:15 min/mile over the 7.45-mile course. Her performance consistently saw her adjusting pace to tackle race segments efficiently. Notably, she began with an 11:25 min/mile pace and adapted to the gradual incline of Hayes Hill between miles 2 and 3, as indicated by an increase to a 13:40 min/mile pace. Her competitive stamina in the F40-49 division is evident with a notable climb in standing from 333rd in the second mile to 260th by mile 3. After navigating the hill, she showed a strong recovery, reducing her pace to 11:33 min/mile in mile 6. Overall, Laura's strategic pacing adjustments and resilience in the hilly sections contributed positively to her finish. To further boost her performance, targeting specific hill workouts could enhance her climbing strength for future events.