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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Ashley Heywood #40837 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Effort with Strategic Gains Ashley Heywood maintained a consistent pace throughout the 12K Centipede event at the 2026 Bay to Breakers. Her strategy was evident in the steady splits, particularly with noticeable improvements approaching the mid-race point. Starting strong with a 17:45 min/mile pace, her pace slightly slowed, reflected by a 23:21 min/mile during the challenging Hayes Hill segment, which starts at 2.2 miles and ends at 2.7 miles. In the final stretch, Ashley showed resilience managing a 20:24 min/mile pace in the sixth mile, ascending in both overall and gender standing during several splits despite being in the latter half of finishers overall. Notably, earning 896th place overall and 448th in the female category during these sections shows valuable endurance. For future races, considering adjustments such as pacing strategies for hill segments could enhance performance. Her conclusion at a 20:22 min/mile pace highlights her steadiness across the distance.