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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Michael Kurylo #27712 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Pace and Tactical Gains in Second Half Michael Kurylo completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K with an impressive finish in 2:25:40, achieving an overall pace of 19:33 min/mile. While his initial mile split was 18:32, maintaining a consistent end overall pace shows strategic pacing throughout. The most notable improvement occurred between the third and fourth miles; despite facing the steep Hayes Hill, he managed to improve his overall standing, moving from 10,623rd to 11,061st place. This reflected well on his gender and age group standings, improving within the male 40-49 division. Each subsequent mile saw Michael optimizing his pacing, highlighted by a split pace of 17:59 during both the fifth and seventh miles, helping him finish strong. His final miles were his most effective, showing better pacing control. Maintaining focus on pacing during the middle miles could lead to further improvement. Overall, a commendable performance highlighted by resilience and strategic gains.