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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Zoe Cheney #40145 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Improvement and Strong Finish in the Bay to Breakers Zoe Cheney demonstrated significant improvements in pacing throughout the 12K Centipede event at the 2026 Bay to Breakers. Starting with a pace of 17:45 min/mile in the first mile, she made a steady effort to maintain and enhance her speed. Notably, her performance on the particularly notorious Hayes Hill could be fine-tuned further in future events to reduce the impact of high inclines on her overall pacing. The most impactful gain was between miles 4 and 5, where Zoe improved her pace to 13:30 min/mile. This quick turn-around in stride speed was mirrored again in the final mile where she clocked in at 12:03 min/mile. This demonstrates Zoe's capability to maintain strength and speed towards the end of the race, a crucial component for a strong finish. Continuing to focus on pacing in the face of challenging terrain could further amplify her impressive capabilities.