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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Leah Mclean #9557 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Strong Finish with Steady Improvement Leah Mclean showcased a determined performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede with consistent improvements in her pacing throughout the race. She started with a 27:31 min/mile pace for the first mile. There was a noticeable acceleration in the second mile, where she clocked a split pace of 24:58 min/mile. However, the steep ascent from 2.2 miles to 2.7 miles, likely contributed to the significant slowdown during the third mile, with a split pace of 52:22 min/mile. Leah regained momentum in the later miles, notably improving her split times. Her pace improved consistently from mile 4 onward, with her best pacing recorded in mile 6 at 27:00 min/mile. She finished strongly, completing the 7.45-mile race with an overall pace of 34:18 min/mile. Leah's overall placement was 1601st out of 1839 participants, with a significant boost in her position during the final stretch. Continued focus on hill training might further enhance performance.