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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Alex Freska #40834 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Performance with Strategic Pacing Alex Freska completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K with a total time of 2:31:49, maintaining a consistent overall pace of 20:22 min/mile. Despite the steep Hayes Hill section from miles 2.2 to 2.7, where the pace dropped to 23:22 min/mile, Alex managed to regain momentum in the subsequent miles. The pace in the first mile was 17:29 min/mile, showing a strong start. Notably, the mile between 5 and 6 saw a return to an improved pace, maintaining 20:27 min/mile. Overall, Alex placed 16296th out of 26545 participants, securing 7865th in male gender and 2631st in the M30-39 division. Alex's performance on the Baker's Dozen team demonstrated endurance, especially during challenging segments like Hayes Hill. Continued focus on even pacing throughout the entire race distance will enhance future performances further. Maintaining momentum after early strong miles will be key to improving placement and overall time.