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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Julia Nguyen #5009 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Effort with Notable Split Improvements Julia Nguyen of Sacramento completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K with an overall time of 3:18:09, maintaining an average pace of 26:35 minutes per mile. She navigated a field of 26,545 participants, securing 10,391st place among women and 3,303rd in her division. Julia displayed a strong finish, cutting her pace down to 20:22 minutes per mile in her final mile, a notable improvement from earlier splits. Analyzing her split times, Julia began with a 20:48-minute mile, then encountered a noticeable pace increase to 29:20 and 28:51 minute miles over the next two splits, likely while tackling Hayes Hill. After the challenging terrain, she showcased stamina and pacing control, culminating in a faster final split. To continue enhancing her performance, it would be beneficial to focus on maintaining a consistent pace throughout the mid-sections of her races. Her ability to accelerate in the final stretch is impressive and should be leveraged.