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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Leah Keiser #40445 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Progress and Energy Reserves in Final Stages Leah Keiser demonstrated a steady performance in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K. Starting with a strong pace of 11:06 min/mile for the first mile, Leah maintained consistency through challenging terrain. Notably, there was a noticeable pace drop to 15:40 min/mile between the first and second mile, likely due to the incline at Hayes Hill. However, she displayed resilience and gradually picked up the pace. A highlight of the race was Leah's impressive final mile, clocking a pace of 10:21 min/mile, her fastest of the entire run. Her ability to accelerate suggests strong energy reserves and effective pacing strategy. With an overall elapsed pace of 12:42 min/mile, she finished well within the event's median range. Her placement within the top 3,043 females and top 1,000 in her division illustrates solid competitive positioning. Continuing to build on this pacing strategy could yield even stronger race finishes.