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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Nicole Nicholas #40843 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Pacing with Improvement Opportunities Nicole Nicholas from San Francisco completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K, maintaining a consistent pace throughout the race. Her overall time for the 7.45-mile course was 2 hours, 31 minutes, and 31 seconds, resulting in an average pace of 20:20 per mile. She showcased endurance by keeping a steady pace, particularly overcoming Hayes Hill with consistent timing evident from her third-mile split of 23:19. Her finishing position was 16,255 out of 26,545 participants. While Nicole displayed consistency, there is potential to enhance performance, particularly in maintaining speed over hilly sections, as seen in the deceleration during the third and fifth-mile splits. Focus on inclining workouts could be beneficial. Her team, Baker's Dozen, can leverage this performance to strategize group efforts in future events. Adjusting training to manage challenging sections could help in improving overall pacing and positioning.