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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Felix Velador #25016 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Strong Finish Despite Mid-Race Slowdown Felix Velador's performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers showcased a strong start and finish, with a total time of 2:20:24 over the 12K distance. Starting off with a brisk 14:08 split for the first mile, Felix maintained an encouraging pace. However, the challenge was evident between miles 2 and 3 during the ascent of Hayes Hill, where his split pace dropped to 29:11 min/mile, indicating the steep terrain impacted his momentum significantly. Despite the mid-race challenges, Felix demonstrated resilience by gradually improving his pace. By the 6th mile, he managed a notable split pace of 15:36 min/mile. His final mile split of 14:22 shows a commendable return to his initial pacing strategy. Ranking 6740th among males and 2247th in the M30-39 division, Felix's ability to adapt and recover during the race can serve as a focal point for enhancing endurance pacing in future events.