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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Zachary Yoder #40358 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Improvement and Strong Finish in Bay to Breakers Zachary Yoder showed steady progress throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K. Beginning with a 16:34 pace for the first mile, Zachary quickly picked up the pace. His second mile's split was a notable improvement at 12:46. As he approached Hayes Hill between miles 2.2 to 2.7, Zachary's pace understandably slowed slightly to 15:37 but his perseverance during such a steep section was commendable. He quickly regained his momentum with a consistent decrease in pace, crossing mile markers as follows: 13:44, 12:58, and 12:12, leading to a strong closing mile at 11:40. Ending with an overall elapsed time of 1:40:36, Zachary's finishing pace was 13:30 per mile, placing him 312th among male participants. The ability to gradually increase speed, especially after tackling a steep incline, is excellent. Working on maintaining even splits in the early miles could further optimize his performance in future events.