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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Jana Saetern #27579 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Pacing with Strategic Mid-Race Boost Jana Saetern completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K with a total time of 1:55:13, with an overall pace of 15:27 min/mile. A noticeable improvement in her performance was seen after the third mile, particularly on Hayes Hill, with her place improving significantly from overall 8761 to 7164 by the third mile. This improvement continued, resulting in a finishing overall place of 10728 out of 24,386 participants. Her strategy of maintaining a steady pace in the early miles developed into a stronger push during the challenge posed by Hayes Hill. Though her split pace at the third mile slowed to 18:44 min/mile, she quickly recovered her pace across the subsequent miles. Ending strong, Jana was 745th in the F40-49 division. The team effort from "It's A Lot Of K's" contributed to successful engagement and camaraderie. Focus on consistent uphill pacing could further enhance future performances.