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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Chad Slife #40914 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Pacing with Strong Improvements Chad maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede, starting with a steady 12:36 min/mile for the first two miles, even through the challenging Hayes Hill section. Notably, during mile 4, he significantly increased his pace, achieving a split pace of 10:42 min/mile. This improvement was a key factor in his overall performance. By the end of the race, Chad completed the 7.45-mile course with an average pace of 11:46 min/mile. He placed 412th out of 1839 participants, and 196th in his gender category. After initially maintaining pace, he demonstrated effective strategy by progressively decreasing his split time, particularly with a strong finish in the final mile at a 10:05 min/mile pace. A focus on maintaining even pacing earlier while conserving energy for late improvements could optimize future race outcomes. Keep up the good work, Chad!