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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Hector Hernandez Mejia #40461 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Steady Improvement on a Hilly Course Hector Hernandez Mejia demonstrated resilience throughout the 12K Centipede at the 2026 Bay to Breakers. Beginning with a solid pace of 13:15 for the first mile, Hector encountered significant challenges between miles 2 and 3, dealing with Hayes Hill, evident in a slower mile 3 split of 24:10. His overall pace settled at 17:06 min/mile by race end, indicative of the hilly segment's impact. After recovering post-Hayes Hill, he improved consistently, notably dropping his pace in mile 5 to 16:06 min/mile and maintaining it below 15:20 for the next segments. His placement as 366th in his gender by mile 6 demonstrates a strong finish, climbing from an earlier position of 423rd. Participation with team La Familia surely offered motivation. Consider focusing on maintaining a more consistent pace through uphill segments. This could lead to further performance enhancement. Congratulations, Hector, on navigating a rigorous course.