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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Sheetal Gupta #40895 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Mid-Race Recovery and Strong Finish Sheetal Gupta maintained a steady pace throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede event, concluding with an overall time of 3:07:33. Notably, her pace stayed remarkably consistent from mile three onwards, ranging between 25:09 min/mile and 25:42 min/mile after tackling the challenging Hayes Hill section, which begins at 2.2 miles and ends at 2.7 miles. This segment saw her improve her overall placement significantly from 1209 to 902, showcasing resilience and strong pacing strategies. While her first mile recorded a pace of 19:36 min/mile, her pace during subsequent splits was slower but demonstrated stability and endurance. Her finishing pace averaged 25:10 min/mile, positioning her 686th among female participants and 1361st overall out of 1839 racers. A possible area to target for future improvement is the pacing around Hayes Hill, to leverage her proven ability to recover post-hill. Keep working on maintaining that endurance and pacing consistency. Well done, Sheetal!