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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Jivan Kurinec #3535 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Progress with a Strong Finish Jivan Kurinec displayed commendable consistency and pacing throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K. His average pace was 12:46 min/mile over a 7.45-mile course. Starting with a steady pace, Kurinec completed the first two miles at 12:04 min/mile, maintaining his standing in a large field of over 24,000 participants. However, the third mile, which includes Hayes Hill, saw a slowdown to an 18:32 min/mile pace, likely due to the steep incline. Kurinec effectively regained momentum in the later stages. By miles four and five, he improved his pacing to 10:59 and 13:19 min/mile respectively, showcasing a strong recovery. Particularly noteworthy, his pace dropped to 11:30 min/mile for miles six and seven, indicating impressive endurance. Ending with an overall time of 1:35:07, Kurinec showed a strong finish, especially within his division, where he placed 1421st among M30-39. Consider focusing on hill training for the next event.