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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Eric Wang #2206 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Effort with Strong Finish Eric Wang demonstrated a consistent pacing strategy in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K. Notable improvements were seen in his later splits, particularly after the initial 5 miles. The third mile, which included the steep Hayes Hill section, was slower at 15:54 min/mile. Despite this, Eric regained momentum, achieving his fastest mile in split six with a pace of 12:03 min/mile, showcasing strong resilience. Finishing the race with a total time of 1:48:04 and an overall pace of 14:30 min/mile, Eric placed 10,339th overall out of 24,523 participants. Within his male gender category, he secured the 5,508th spot, and among those in the M20-29 age division, he finished 1,434th. As part of the "Fast and Fruitious" team, his ability to improve his pace after challenging sections indicates potential for further honing pacing strategy and tackling hills more efficiently.