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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Tom Sim #10249 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Effort with a Strong Finish Tom Sim maintained a solid performance throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers race. Starting with a steady 12:11 min/mile for the first mile, he faced Hayes Hill with a 16:02 min/mile split at mile 3, reflecting the challenge of that section. Impressively, his pace improved significantly in the subsequent mile, dropping to a swift 10:11 min/mile by mile 6, showcasing his endurance and ability to recover well from elevation changes. Notably, Tom improved his overall standing from 8070th to 6791st by mile 6. His final result for the 7.45-mile course was 1:41:36, averaging a pace of 13:38 min/mile. In the Male 20-29 category, he ranked 1288th out of a highly competitive field. A consistent pacing strategy and strategic energy management clearly benefited his performance. For future races, focusing on maintaining similar momentum across all segments could optimize his results even further. Keep pushing forward!