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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Alden Ta #40731 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Improvement with Strong Mid-Race Recovery Alden Ta showed impressive pacing in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede. Starting steady with a first-mile pace of 11:34 min/mile, Alden hit a challenging section between miles 2 and 3, slowing to a 17:31 min/mile pace, likely due to Hayes Hill. Following this, he significantly improved, notably with a strong mid-race recovery, bringing his pace back down to 12:19 min/mile for mile 4. This demonstrates his ability to adjust and tackle diverse course challenges effectively. After a slower mile 5, where the pace hit 22:20 min/mile, Alden recovered well with an 11:44 min/mile split at mile 6. Finishing with an overall pace of 14:48 min/mile and a solid elapsed time of 1:50:20, placing 375th in his gender, Alden's performance reflects his capability to bounce back from the challenging sections of the course. Focusing on maintaining a consistent pace throughout could further sharpen his race performance.