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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Geoff Penington #40431 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Pacing with Promising Improvements Geoff Penington maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede. Starting with a strong first mile split of 9:59, he handled the early course well, holding his place steady among 316 overall and 143 within his gender. Despite the challenging nature of Hayes Hill from miles 2.2 to 2.7, Geoff continued to push through, completing it with a 15:05 split at mile 3, slightly dropping his placing but maintaining his pace. Geoffs overall time of 1:35:24, averaging a pace of 12:48 min/mile over the 7.45-mile course, positively marks his adaptability to diverse race conditions. Notably, he picked up speed after Hayes Hill, with his best split at mile 6 with 11:54, reflecting his potential for further pace improvement. Finishing 493rd out of 1839 participants, Geoff's consistent pacing and strong finish demonstrate solid preparation, while focusing on hill transitions may enhance future performances.