Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Maija Villafuerte Rodriguez #7589 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Start and a Resilient Finish Maija started strong with consistent pace, maintaining a 14:01 min/mile for the first 2 miles, a testament to her preparation and focus. Her approach on Hayes Hill, reflected in her 16:37 min/mile pace between miles 2 and 3, showed adaptability and determination, placing her 4170th in gender and 645th in division. Post-Hill, she maintained steady pacing, with her fastest split time of 13:28 in mile 6, climbing back in rank to 4016th in her gender category. Villafuerte Rodriguez completed the 12K in 1:56:06 with an overall pace of 15:35 min/mile, finishing ahead of over half the participants, a solid effort amidst a competitive field of 24,523. Her effort placed her 5427th among females, and 800th in the F40-49 division. For future races, focusing on maintaining her early pace in the latter miles could enhance her performance, particularly during elevation changes.