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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Stephanie Jenkins #40258 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish in Final Mile Stephanie Jenkins maintained a steady and consistent pace for most of the 12K Centipede event, showcasing her pacing strategy effectively. Starting off with consistent 10:31 min/mile splits for the first two miles, she tackled the challenging Hayes Hill climb at Mile 3, where her pace dropped to 13:03 min/mile, but significantly improved her position overall and by gender by 27 and 27 spots, respectively. After conquering the hill, her paces became progressively faster, with a highlight at Mile 6 where she clocked a 10:48 min/mile pace, further solidifying her position as she climbed back up in the rankings. In the last mile, Stephanie notably accelerated to a 10:14 min/mile pace, contributing to an overall final race time of 1:22:28. This final surge demonstrated her capacity for maintaining strength towards the end of the race. For future races, maintaining this strong finish throughout could enhance overall efficiency further. Great job!