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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Li Zhou #41230 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Steady Perseverance Through the Race Li Zhou completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede event in 2:38:51, averaging a pace of 21:19 min/mile. She navigated through the course alongside her team, WNRR SF, in San Francisco, CA. Early on, Li held a place of 970 overall with a 14:01 min/mile pace for the first mile. Despite a slowdown by the third mile due to the steep incline of Hayes Hill, where her pace dipped to 21:42 min/mile, she improved her overall placement to 751. Throughout the latter part of the race, Li maintained a consistent rhythm. Mile four showed a challenging period with a pace of 25:26 min/mile, affecting her positioning. However, she found her pace again in the final stretch, reflecting a steadier 19:35 min/mile in the seventh mile. While finishing 1226th overall and 608th in her gender, her persistence and ability to pick up speed again were commendable. Consider focusing on interval training to enhance hill performance in future races.