Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Prakash Dhavali #40893 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Early Splits and Strong Finish in the 2026 Bay to Breakers Prakash maintained a consistent pace for the initial two miles, with splits of 10:04 and 10:02 min/mile respectively. As expected, the split time increased on Hayes Hill, reaching 12:14 min/mile. However, it's noteworthy that following the challenging hill, Prakash's pace improved significantly in the latter stages. His fastest split occurred between miles 5 and 6, clocking in at 8:41 min/mile, showing a strong finish during the final mile. Overall, Prakash completed the 12K race with an average pace of 10:14 min/mile, totaling an elapsed time of 1:16:15. In the M40-49 division, he secured position 389 out of a competitive field. The progression of pace, particularly after the steep hill, indicates robust endurance and impressive recovery towards the race's end. Focused hill training could further improve uphill sections, potentially enhancing overall performance in future races. Well done representing the Crawling Chaos team!