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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Bret McNamee #9108 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Improvement Delivers Strong Finish Bret McNamee demonstrated practical pacing and a strong finish in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K. Starting with a 12:45 pace, Bret maintained a steady output throughout the race. The third mile saw Bret navigate Hayes Hill, which resulted in a split time of 15:24. However, he effectively adjusted his pace post-hill, finishing with a 13:44 pace at mile seven, significantly faster than earlier splits. From miles 4 to 7, Bret marked consistent improvement, effectively cutting down split times from 13:01 to 10:46. Overall, Bret completed the race with a time of 1:40:20, achieving an impressive placement of 933 in the M20-29 division. The progressive faster miles towards the end reveal Bret's capability to adapt and sustain effort through varying terrain. Focusing on maintaining this pace from the start could enhance future performances. Overall, a commendable effort in a competitive field.