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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Amanda Minch #40256 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 Improvement Mid-Race Amanda maintained a steady pace in the initial stages of the 12K Bay to Breakers race, clocking the first two miles at 10:42 min/mile. Notably, between mile two and three, her pace decreased to 13:05 min/mile, likely due to the ascent on Hayes Hill. Following this challenging section, she successfully improved her pace in mile four to 11:40 min/mile, and then further reduced it progressively, nearing her initial speed by mile six. Completing the race with an average pace of 11:07 min/mile, Amanda's finish time was recorded at 1:22:50. Her strong performance in miles five and six, where her splits stood at 10:45 min/mile, demonstrates her ability to regain momentum after her earlier slowdown. Reviewing these splits, a focused strategy on navigating elevation changes could enhance future races. Keep up the disciplined work, and consider interval training on hill terrains to maintain momentum on steep sections.