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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Anna Tavakolian #40620 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Finish with Consistent Improvement Anna Tavakolian showed a solid performance in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K. Her overall time was 1:15:34 with an average pace of 10:08 min/mile. Anna's rankings significantly improved mid-race, starting in 4930 overall and moving up to 2779 by the finish, highlighting her ability to maintain momentum. Notably, her split from mile 4 to mile 5 was at 9:39 min/mile, indicating increased speed. The ascent on Hayes Hill saw her pace dip to 12:35 min/mile by the second mile, but she quickly picked up speed as the course progressed. This is a common area where many runners slow down due to the steep incline from miles 2.2 to 2.7. Anna's impressive recovery beyond this point led to her maintaining a steady improvement in placement, ending up within the top third of her division (F20-29). Continued focus on uphill pacing could further enhance her performance.