Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Emma Spilsbury #41099 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Pacing with Notable Improvements in Challenging Sections Emma maintained an impressive average pace of 14:49 min/mile, completing the 12K race in 1:50:30. Notably, her performance improved significantly on the third mile with a split pace of 14:40 min/mile, which resulted in a substantial jump in overall placement from 11819 to 7833. This segment came just after the challenging inclines of Hayes Hill, suggesting effective hill management. While her overall pace was stable, areas for potential improvement include sustaining lower split times post-Hayes Hill. The fourth mile saw a decline to a 20:20 min/mile pace, indicating a potential area to focus on for future strategies. Encouragingly, Emma picked up her pace considerably in the last two miles, with times of 10:57 and 11:43 respectively. Overall, she placed 4878th among females and 1633rd in her division, showing competitive divisional performance. Continue to explore strategies to maintain speed post-challenging sections for an even stronger finish.