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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Jade Pinkenburg #40374 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Progress and Strong Finish Jade Pinkenburg displayed a commendable performance with consistent pacing through the 2026 Bay to Breakers race. Starting with a split pace of 12:33 min/mile, Jade navigated the course's early stages with steady momentum. Notably, Jade's most challenging segment was during the third mile, where the pace dropped to 16:43 min/mile, coinciding with the steep incline of Hayes Hill. Despite this, Jade improved placement in male division standings from 1257th to 978th by the finish. In the latter half, Jade regained pace, finishing strong with split times significantly improving in the final miles, peaking at 11:56 min/mile. This effort showcases Jade's capability to recover and push through the latter stages of a race. Overall, Jade completed the 12K with an elapsed time of 1:43:41 and an average pace of 13:55 min/mile. While maintaining consistent effort, analyzing course elevation in advance could help optimize performance even further.