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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Shira Blieden #25140 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Increased Consistency and Strong Finish Shira Blieden showcased a strong performance in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K, finishing with an overall elapsed time of 1:48:08 and an average pace of 14:30 min/mile. Over the course of the race, Shira's pace demonstrated notable consistency, particularly in the later miles. Miles 1 through 3 presented a challenge with varied splits, peaking in the third mile with a split time of 24:31 due to the steep Hayes Hill. However, after tackling Hayes Hill, she managed to improve her pace significantly over the following segments. Her strongest split came during miles 4 and 6, with paces of 13:08 min/mile and 13:33 min/mile, respectively. Ending the race with improved stability and a solid 13:11 min/mile in the last mile shows a strong recovery from the challenging incline earlier in the race. Focusing on maintaining a steady pace through incline segments could benefit future performances.