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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Mel Cui #40990 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 a Strong Finish! Mel maintained a steady pace throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K, with an overall pace of 11:02 min/mile. Starting at 11:41 min/mile for the first mile, Mel slightly slowed during the second mile, reaching 12:00 min/mile. The split at mile 3 showed improvement with a pace of 11:46 min/mile, correlating with a climb in the rankings, moving from 818th to 386th in the F20-29 division. Remarkably, Mel gained significant momentum post-Hayes Hill beginning at mile 5, recording a notable improvement with a split of 9:54 min/mile. She further accelerated to 9:07 min/mile by mile 7, crucially maintaining strong rankings by holding steady in overall position, gender, and division from mile 3 onwards. Concluding with a time of 1:22:15, Mel's strategic pacing, and powerful finish are commendable, suggesting a focus on early pacing could enhance future performances.