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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: michael petri #40561 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Pace and Strong Finish Michael Petri, competing at age 65, completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K with a total time of 1:27:40, maintaining a commendable average pace of 11:46 min/mile. Beginning with a steady pace, Michael ran the first two miles at 13:16 min/mile. His performance showed notable improvement on the approach to Hayes Hill, increasing his pace to 12:56 by mile 3, and subsequently to 12:22 by mile 4, demonstrating effective pacing strategy. Michael's strongest mile was the final one, where he clocked a pace of 10:02, elevating his placement from 4675th to 4276th overall. Within his M60-69 division, he moved up to a final position of 129th by mile 7. Notably, maintaining an increasing pace across the splits is a strategic achievement. Continued focus on pace improvement, especially early, can enhance overall performance in future races. Great commitment and progress were shown throughout the race.