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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Sloke Shrestha #27753 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Strategically Tackling Hayes Hill Sloke Shrestha began the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K with an initial mile split of 14:06, which consistently improved to 13:38 in the second mile. This reflects a strong pacing strategy early on, keeping his place steady at 8587 overall. As expected, Hayes Hill challenged many runners, including Sloke, affecting his pace with a third-mile split of 23:06. This marked a noticeable slowdown, indicating the steep gradient's impact on maintaining speed and cadence. Post-Hayes Hill, Sloke aimed to regain steady pacing, averaging roughly 18 to 20 minutes per mile. His eventual overall time was 2:19:05, and he finished 6677th in the Male category among a total of 24,386 participants. Despite the challenging hill, there's potential to focus on hill training, which might enhance stamina and adaptability on similar terrains in future races. Representing Santa Clara and team RFRC, Sloke's consistent effort over the course reflects dedication and resilience.