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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Shira Blieden #25140 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Notable Recovery After Tough Mid-Race Challenge Shira Blieden maintained a consistent start in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K with a first-mile time of 12:30 and a slight improvement in the second mile at 12:06. The ascent up Hayes Hill affected the third-mile pace, which dropped to 24:31. However, Shira demonstrated strong resilience by recovering her pace to 13:08 by the fourth mile and maintaining a similar pace through the fifth mile. The continued improvement from mile 6 onwards was evident as Shira clocked a split of 12:28, reflecting a strategic and effective comeback. Remarkably, Shira's pace stabilized at 13:11 by the seventh mile. With a final overall elapsed pace of 14:30 min/mile and a time of 1:48:08 for the 12K race, Shira's determination led to a commendable comeback. Notably, her position improved after Hayes Hill, indicating a focus shift that can be optimized for future group pacing or hilly terrain.