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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: David Welch #41254 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Performance in Challenging Conditions David Welch showed consistency in his 12K race at the 2026 Bay to Breakers, maintaining a steady pace with an overall elapsed time of 3:00:55. His average pace was 24:17 min/mile. David's best split was mile 6, completed in 20:48, showing a marked improvement from previous splits. He began the race with a 17:24 min/mile for the first mile, which provided a strong foundation for his performance. David maintained his position relative to his division, finishing 577th in the M60-69 category. His splits at miles 4 and 5 were consistent, clocking in just under a 26-minute mile pace, after encountering some steep sections between miles 2.2 and 2.7. David's overall position was 18,949 out of 26,545 participants, and within his gender, he finished 8,817th. His approach also led to an improvement in position post-Hayes Hill, suggestive of a strategic and resilient finish.