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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Hannah Ghaffari #5896 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Improvement with a Strong Finish Hannah Ghaffari tackled the 2026 Bay to Breakers with a focus on progression throughout the 12K course. Starting with a pace of 12:47 min/mile in the first mile, she demonstrated commendable consistency as her pace shifted during the race. Notably, her performance improved on the back end as she ascended Hayes Hillfrom the third mile's 24:11 min/mile to the quicker finish at 16:54 min/mile in the final mile. Her overall pace of 16:48 min/mile reflects effective pacing management. Despite a challenging intermediate phase, she maintained a solid effort, notably closing the race with a motivating 12:49 min/mile at the sixth mile. With this performance, Hannah placed 6,180th out of 26,545 women, showing resilience and tactical planning in her racing strategy. One area to concentrate on for next time is achieving more consistent pacing, particularly through demanding course sections like Hayes Hill. Keep building that strength!