Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Ashley Carroll #40764 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Improvement with Strategic Pacing Ashley Carroll, representing the Buzzy Bees team, completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K event with an overall time of 1:24:51 and an impressive average pace of 11:23 min/mile. Throughout the race, Ashley showed a notable progression in pacing, especially evident between miles 3 and 4. The initial split was recorded at 11:36 min/mile, and she maintained a similar pace until mile 3, where her placement significantly improved, indicating strategic passing of competitors. The standout performance occurred around the Hayes Hill section, where Ashley maintained her composure. She improved her split from 12:24 min/mile to 10:45 min/mile between miles 3 and 4. Her strong finish was evident in the final miles, with a remarkable 10:22 min/mile pace in her last mile, securing her an impressive overall place in the top half of participants. For future races, maintaining this pacing strategy will be beneficial in further elevating her performance.