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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Sandra Tang #1207 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Effort with Strategic Surges Sandra Tang demonstrated commendable pacing strategies in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede event. Her splits showcase a strong start with a 14:18 min/mile pace for the first mile. Notably, she improved in the second mile, clocking in a 12:53 min/mile pace. The segment between miles 2 and 3 covered Hayes Hill, resulting in a slower 15:52 min/mile, but she impressively moved up in the overall standings from 630 to 490. While her pace varied in the subsequent miles, Sandra managed a substantial recovery during mile 6 with a 12:08 min/mile pace, gaining positions back to 575 overall. Her final elapsed time was 1:47:56, equating to an average pace of 14:29 min/mile. Throughout the event, she maintained a stable position, reflecting strategic pacing and effective energy management. Future races could see benefits from focusing on maintaining speed through challenging segments like Hayes Hill.