Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Max Blachman-Gentile #2652 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Notable Mid-Race Improvement Max Blachman-Gentile completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K with a final time of 1:50:31, averaging a pace of 14:50 min/mile. Starting strong, Max completed the first mile in 11:27. While there was a noticeable slowdown in the second mile with a pace of 20:28, Max navigated Hayes Hill, a particularly steep section, which likely impacted his pace. Looking further into the performance, Max's finish over the last mile was commendable. Mile 5 was completed in 14:46, and Mile 6 sped up to 12:07, demonstrating strong recovery and energy management post-Hayes Hill. His strategic pacing allowed him to finish within the top half of his division, placing 1911th in the M30-39 category out of 24523 participants. Overall, maintaining focus on consistent pacing and tackling inclines will be beneficial for future races. Great job representing your team, The Holy Wieners, Max!