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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Rachel McCormack #15331 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Progress with Significant Gain in Position Rachel McCormack displayed a consistent effort throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K. Her overall elapsed time was 1:15:11, averaging a pace of 10:05 minutes per mile. Starting with initial splits of 10:31 and 10:28 minutes per mile, she showed resilience on the challenging Hayes Hill as her pace momentarily slowed to 11:41 minutes per mile at the third mile, indicating targeted energy management during the steep segment. A notable improvement was observed in the final mile, where she increased her pace to 8:57 minutes per mile, demonstrating strong finishing power. This acceleration contributed to her position gains, improving from 3001st to 2681st overall and advancing in her gender and division placements. For Rachel, focusing on energy retention for challenging segments could enhance future performance. Continue refining pacing strategies that compensate for elevation changes, as seen in the steady recovery following the climb. Keep building on these strengths for future races.