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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: James Ambach #3557 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Steady Start, Challenging Middle, and Determined Finish James Ambach tackled the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K with a consistent and strategic approach, representing "The Taco Cats" with determination. His opening mile was strong, clocking in at 11:22. However, the second split saw a slower pace of 18:01. This indicates a proactive approach, perhaps conserving energy for later stages. A notable increase in elapsed time began from mile 3 to mile 4, with paces of 32:18 min/mile and 20:26 min/mile, respectively, likely influenced by the steep Hayes Hill starting around 2.2 miles. His overall completion time was 3:20:02, hitting a 26:51 min/mile average pace. Although positioned 583rd in his division (M60-69), James' performance showed resilience. The elapsed time for mile 5, 52:29 with no change in ranking overall or within gender, suggests some room for tactical adjustments in future events. Encouragingly, he managed to improve his pace in the final mile with a split of 23:17, demonstrating strong finishing capabilities.