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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Monica Szydlik #40294 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Strong Finish After Strategic Mid-Race Recovery Monica Szydlik demonstrated steady pacing and strategic recovery at the 2026 Bay to Breakers. She maintained a consistent start with a 9:08 min/mile pace in the first mile, dropping slightly to a 10:08 min/mile pace by the second mile. The steep incline during the third and fourth miles led to slower split times, particularly with a 13:29 min/mile split pace for the fourth mile on Hayes Hill. Despite the slowdown, Monica recovered well in the latter part of the race. She improved her pace significantly in the final two miles, running a strong 9:45 min/mile during the sixth mile and wrapping up with a swift 9:20 min/mile for the seventh mile. This allowed her to finish with an overall pace of 10:32 min/mile, placing her 147th among female participants. Re-evaluating hill strategies could enhance future performances. Keep building on that strong finish!