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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: minsun choi #40007 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Improvement and Climbing Strength In the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K, you demonstrated notable pacing consistency and strength, particularly during the ascent of Hayes Hill. You commenced the race with an 8:53 min/mile pace for the first two miles, maintaining it through the initial phase. During the third mile, which included the challenging Hayes Hill, your pace adjusted to 10:09 min/mile, which is a reasonable change considering the steepness. Impressively, you recovered in the subsequent miles, finishing mile six with a split pace of 8:01. Overall, you completed the race with a time of 1:06:14, resulting in an average pace of 8:53 min/mile for the entire 7.45-mile course. This performance placed you in the top 50 of your division, with notable improvement in your position during the latter part of the race. For future races, maintaining a steady pace on uphill terrains while sustaining the strong finishes, as observed in the final miles, could further enhance your performance.