Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Johanan Sowah #1165 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Start, Strong Finish Johanan maintained a consistent 13:36 min/mile pace for the first two miles, ranking 9025th overall and 4734th in his gender category. Notably, during the uphill stretch at Hayes Hill starting at 2.2 miles, his pace dropped to 15:52 min/mile by mile 3. Despite this slowdown, he improved his overall place to 6622, indicating a competitive performance on the ascent. In the final mile, Johanan increased his speed considerably, achieving his fastest split at 12:49 min/mile, maintaining his gender and division ranks. With an overall time of 1:48:00, he completed the 12K race in the top 40% of participants. For future races, maintaining the early controlled pace through challenging sections could enhance his overall performance. His strong finish demonstrates his potential for strategic pacing in subsequent events. Keep building on this foundation, Johanan!