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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Nate Cox #28704 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Finish Despite Mid-Race Slowdown Nate Cox started the race with a strong first mile at a 9:02 min/mile pace. He consistently maintained sub-9-minute pacing in the second mile with an 8:56 min/mile pace. However, the demanding Hayes Hill section between miles 2.2 and 2.7 led to slower split paces of 12:01 and 11:00 in the third and fourth mile, indicating an opportunity to work on hill-specific endurance. Despite this challenge, Nate demonstrated resilience by improving his pace to 9:17 min/mile in the final mile, showcasing effective race strategy and stamina. His final completion time for the 12K race was 1:18:00, translating to an overall 10:28 min/mile pace. With a finish in the top 12% of participants, it's apparent Nate has the potential to elevate his performance further in future races. Focusing on sustained pacing could be beneficial for future events. Keep up the good work, Nate!