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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Mathis Heyer #2538 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Positive Finish with Strong Recovery in Final Miles Mathis maintained a steady pace of 12:17 min/mile for the first two miles. Notably, there was a slowdown at the third mile, with a split of 14:23 min/mile, likely due to the incline of Hayes Hill from 2.2 to 2.7 miles. Despite the challenging terrain, Mathis reduced his pace in the final two splits, clocking in at 11:27 and 11:20 min/mile. This shows a commendable recovery and finishing strength. Placing 8013rd overall in an event with 26,545 participants is a solid position. In the 20-29 age division, Mathis stood at 1126th. His average pace for the race was 13:01 min/mile. Maintaining consistent pacing in future races, especially around hilly sections, could help improve overall time and placement. Keep up the great work with pacing and strong finishes, Mathis!