Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Clare Ahearn #8846 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Significant Progress In Second Half Clare Ahearn, representing team Ionic Bondage, completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K with a final time of 1:41:39, covering a distance of 7.45 miles at an average pace of 13:38 min/mile. Notably, her performance displayed a consistent strategy throughout, with a strong finish after the challenges faced. Despite starting with a steady pace of 13:01 min/mile for the first two miles, she navigated the challenging Hayes Hill section between mile 2 and 3 at a slower 16:10 min/mile, indicating potential difficulty in this uphill section. Interestingly, Clare improved her position post-Hill. Her fastest mile, recorded between the 5th and 6th mile, clocked at 10:10 min/mile, reflecting her capacity for resilience and recovery. Concluding the race, she maintained a steady pace, finishing in place 6819 overall and 985 in her division. Continuation of such recovery and maintaining speed after challenging segments can further enhance Clare's overall performance in future races.