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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Narek Germirlian #9553 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Pacing Breakthrough with Positive Finish Narek Germirlian delivered a strong performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers, employing consistent pacing throughout the 12K race. His overall time of 1:19:26, covering a distance of 7.45 miles, averaged a pace of 10:39 min/mile. Impressively, he maintained a steady pace between 11:00 and 11:03 min/mile for the first four miles. A temporary slowdown occurred on the steep Hayes Hill section, with a 13:22 min/mile split, yet this was followed by a rapid recovery. The final stages showcased Germirlian's strong finishing speed with a notable 9:13 and 9:06 min/mile pace for the last two miles. Narek finished 285th overall and 132nd among male participants within a field of 1,839 runners. Embracing varied terrain differences helped maintain his endurance. Optimizing hill strategies further could enhance his future race outcomes. Representation by the Mylapore Run Club proved a commendable boost to his performance.