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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Linda Pei #41202 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Effort with Strong Finish Linda Pei maintained a steady performance throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K. Starting with a pace of 11:45 min/mile in the first mile, she implemented a strategic approach that allowed her to handle the course, including the challenging Hayes Hill segment starting at 2.2 miles. Despite slowing to 16:11 min/mile on the hill, she impressively regained momentum, achieving a faster 10:35 min/mile pace by the seventh mile. Her final total elapsed time was 1:37:10, averaging a pace of 13:02 min/mile over the 7.45-mile course. Linda secured a position within the top 30% of her division (F30-39) and the top 37% of female participants. Linda's finish demonstrates a capacity to recover well from more difficult sections mid-race. While her ranking fluctuated, especially post-Hayes Hill, her ability to end with a faster pace than her overall average indicates potential for future improvements in conserving energy for key race segments.