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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Carter Pierce #41133 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Start, Gradual Pace Adjustment Carter Pierce executed a notable start in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K race with consistent 11:53 min/mile paces for the initial two miles. This early consistency placed him 807th in the M20-29 age division. The challenge appeared during the third mile, coinciding with Hayes Hill, as his pace shifted to 24:18 min/mile, affecting his overall placement. Despite the slowdown, Carter demonstrated resilience by progressively improving his split paces from mile four onwards. His remarkable recovery is shown in subsequent mile splits ranging from 15:15 to 14:17 min/mile. A strong finish helped Carter regain his standing, climbing to 1096th in the M20-29 division by mile six. Concluding the race with an overall elapsed pace of 14:54 min/mile, Carter benefitted from a strategically paced finish. Focus on maintaining early speed while preparing for hilly sections could further enhance future performances.