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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Michelle Gauvin #27115 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Michelle Displays Determination Amidst Tough Conditions Michelle Gauvin from San Francisco tackled the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K with great perseverance. Throughout the race, Michelle maintained strong positions within her division F30-39, most notably at the 3-mile mark, where she ranked 1340 in her division, showing a commendable performance on the course's steeper sections, particularly Hayes Hill. Her initial pace of 11:41 min/mile on the first mile shows potential for quicker times with consistent pacing. The steep incline from 2.2 to 2.7 miles in the race explains the notable increase in split times, reaching 24:41 min/mile by the 3-mile mark. While overall pacing slowed, Michelle demonstrated resilience, particularly in the last stretch as she maintained her position beyond the 6-mile mark. To build upon this performance, focusing on consistent pacing and hill training could enhance endurance and stability in future events. Keep pushing, Michelle!