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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Salma Rocha #8119 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Start with Strong Finish Salma Rocha completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K with a total time of 1:45:18. During the first 3 miles, she maintained a consistent 13:37 min/mile pace, reaching the 3-mile mark in 40:50. The steep Hayes Hill section slightly impacted her pace. The pace transitioned to 15:46 min/mile at the 4-mile mark, resulting in a broader shift in overall placement. After overcoming Hayes Hill, Salma's performance notably picked up. Her split pace improved significantly to 13:18 min/mile for the final mile. Her overall position was 9766th out of 24,523 participants, with a division place of 1441 in the Female 20-29 age group. Her ability to finish strong after challenging hill sections highlights potential to work on maintaining pace consistency. It's recommended to focus on hill training to maintain pace, especially on challenging course elevations.