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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Catalina Silvestre #16629 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Improvement Between Splits Highlighted by Top Half Finish Catalina Silvestre participated in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K. She demonstrated progressive improvement during the race, finishing with a total time of 2:07:50 and an average pace of 17:09 min/mile. Out of 24,386 participants, she secured the 12,299th position overall. Her performance placed her at 5,824th among females and 1,925th in the F20-29 division, showcasing respectable placings. Notably, Catalina improved significantly between splits, particularly after tackling the challenging Hayes Hill section between mile 2 and mile 3, where her pace slowed to 28:26 min/mile. However, subsequent splits showed substantial recovery, with her fastest mile at 10:58 min/mile from mile 6 to mile 7, overcoming initial pacing challenges. She consistently gained ground in standings, highlighting her ability to adapt and improve throughout the race. Despite a slow start, focusing on early race pacing strategies might further enhance future performance.