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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: John Shen #5028 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Impressive Mid-Race Gains Amid Steady Effort John Shen demonstrated consistent pacing throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers. He started with a 14:41 min/mile in the first mile, slightly speeding up to a 13:27 min/mile by the second. His pacing varied significantly in the aftermath of Hayes Hill, particularly evident in mile four with a 29:43 min/mile. This drop might suggest a challenge around that segment, but he recovered by mile six with a much-improved 19:04 min/mile. He completed the 12K with a total time of 2:27:12, maintaining an average pace of 19:45 min/mile. Notably, John improved his overall positioning mid-race, moving up from 963rd to 841st place between miles five and six, indicating strong competitiveness in the latter stages of the race. Focus on steady pace management post-challenging segments could further enhance performance in future events.