Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: David Russell #41220 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 Late Surge David Russell from San Francisco showcased a balanced performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K. Achieving a total time of 1:23:14 and an average pace of 11:10 min/mile, David maintained a steady approach throughout the race. Particularly notable was a robust improvement in the latter half, especially between miles 6 and 7 with split paces of 10:27 min/mile and 10:02 min/mile, respectively, indicating a successful strategy over the 7.45-mile distance. A significant stat was David's position shift around mile 3, climbing from 5270th to 3223rd overalla commendable gain. His final overall placement was 4536th out of 24,523 total participants, which highlights a solid improvement. For future races, focusing on early pace control can help sustain energy for such effective finishes. Keep honing your pacing strategy; it's paying off well toward the end. Go team Left Shark!