Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Richard Ho #40118 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Pace with Impressive Mid-Race Climb Richard maintained a strong and consistent pace throughout the 12K race, finishing with an overall time of 59:30. He started the race with two splits of 8:00 min/mile before encountering Hayes Hill, where his pace slowed to 8:44 min/mile but quickly rebounded to an impressive 8:13 min/mile on mile four. Despite this challenging section, Richard improved his standing by 107 places from the previous mile, showcasing strong adaptation and determination. His strong finish included a series of quick subsequent splits, highlighted by a 7:28 min/mile in the final mile, indicating a strong ability to push through to the end. Richard's efforts placed him 772nd out of 26,545 participants, and he finished 609th within his gender category and 222nd in his division, demonstrating solid performance amidst a large competitive field. For future races, focus on maintaining this consistent pacing and strong finish.