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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: David Welch #41254 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Effort Throughout the Race David Welch, participating in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede, delivered a steady performance. Starting strongly with a 17:24 pace for the first mile, he maintained an even effort over Hayes Hill, from mile 2.2 to 2.7. Notably, he improved his standing as the race progressed, moving from 1326th overall to 1032nd by the end of mile 6, highlighting his ability to pace effectively against competitors. His overall elapsed time was 3:00:55 for a distance of 7.45 miles, averaging a 24:17 min/mile pace. Despite the variations in terrain, he displayed resilience, with a significant improvement in the sixth mile at 20:41 pace. For future races, looking into maintaining tempo after recovery segments could enhance late-race performance. Consistent progress in placement throughout the race demonstrates Davids endurance and potential for further improvement within his competition bracket.