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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Yajaira Avina #25001 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Improving Consistency in Second Half of Race Yajaira Avina, representing Prime Heat, completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K in 3:24:58. Yajaira maintained a consistent pace, ending with an overall pace of 27:30 min/mile over the 7.45-mile course. Notably, from the 5th to 7th mile, there was a steady increase in pace: 32:09 min/mile at mile 5, improving to 28:23 min/mile by mile 7. This indicates improved consistency in the latter stages of the race. Her performance in positioning remained stable, starting at 13080 overall and ending at 18708. Particularly impressive was maintaining a consistent placing within the female division, with the final position being 9744 out of 24386 athletes. A key takeaway from this race is the potential benefit of focusing on sustaining pace in the earlier splits to minimize slowing at critical points and capitalize on those later-stage improvements. Consider practicing pace consistency on hills to tackle sections like Hayes Hill more effectively next time.