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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Wendy Zupac #40288 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Strong Finish with Consistent Pace Improvement Wendy Zupac of Arlington, VA, showcased notable pacing throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede event. Beginning with a swift 9:09 min/mile for the first split, Wendy managed a strong start. By the time she reached the notorious Hayes Hill between 2.2 and 2.7 miles, her pace understandably slowed to 13:30 min/mile, reflecting the steep nature of the hill. However, what stands out is her ability to recover swiftly, shaving time off her pace significantly in the later miles. Her fastest mile came towards the end, with a split pace of 9:19 min/mile at the seventh mile. Wendy finished with an overall pace of 10:32 min/mile, securing 278th place out of 1839 participants. She clocked a final time of 1:18:30 for the 7.45-mile course. Her consistent improvement after Hayes Hill demonstrates her determination and ability to pace strategically, an asset for future races. Keep building on this impressive pacing strategy, and consider focusing on challenging hill sections in training to improve further on course terrains like Hayes Hill.