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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Sophie Szew #40619 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Progressive Pace and Strong Mid-Race Surge Sophie Szew demonstrated remarkable pacing throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K event, particularly shining in the later stages of the race. Starting off at an 11:24 min/mile pace for the first mile, she maintained consistency with a slight improvement in pace by mile two. Her strategic increase in speed was evident beginning at mile three, where she achieved an impressive 11:05 min/mile pace and advanced in her division placement by more than 100 positions. The latter half of the race showed Sophie's considerable gains as she tackled the course with increasing momentum. By mile four, she transitioned into a sub-10-minute mile pace and continued to improve, hitting an 8:59 min/mile pace by mile six. Her overall place improved notably, illustrating a strong finish. Maintaining a consistent progression into the last segment reflects excellent endurance and timing. Continued focus on speed endurance could unlock even further potential for future events.