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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Joseph Avelino #40462 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Pacing Challenge with Strong Finish Joseph Avelino completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers with a total time of 2:10:10 over a 7.45-mile course. His average pace was 17:28 min/mile, finishing at 992 out of 1839 participants. Joseph achieved his fastest split pace of 12:45 min/mile in the first mile, showing a strong start. The steep section of Hayes Hill, accounting for the increase to a 21:28 min/mile pace at mile 3, impacted his performance, with a significant slowing down in mile 4 to a 27:01 min/mile pace. In the final mile, Joseph regained some speed, clocking a 14:32 min/mile pace, which is commendable after the earlier challenging elevation. Ending with steady momentum indicates strong endurance capabilities. Continuing to focus on managing pacing more evenly and building strength for incline sections could further improve his future performances. Keep up the great work with your training, Joseph.