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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Leo Cortez #3697 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Pacing Leads to a Strong Finish Leo Cortez tackled the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K with consistent pacing, maintaining a steady rhythm throughout the race. His overall elapsed time was 3:04:58, with an average pace of 24:49 min/mile. Notable improvement was observed after the initial 2 miles, particularly on Hayes Hill, where his pace quickened to 28:43 min/mile by the 4-mile mark, demonstrating solid adaptation on a tough incline. In terms of splits, Leo's performance progressively strengthened after the third mile. He achieved his fastest mile with a split time of 19:06, enhancing both his placement and momentum towards the finish. While he placed 8,922nd in his gender and 2,309th in the M20-29 division, his ability to maintain and improve his pacing indicates a well-managed race strategy. For future races, focusing on boosting speed earlier and maintaining it throughout could further enhance his performance.