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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Madeleine Cluck #2526 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Pace Recovery Showcase in the Final Miles Madeleine Cluck maintained consistent pacing in the initial two miles, clocking an impressive 18:45 min/mile. Approaching the steep Hayes Hill at 2.2 miles, the pace slowed to 31:20 min/mile by mile three, impacting her placements. However, a remarkable recovery occurred in the latter part of the race. From mile five onward, she increased her pace, significantly improving her mile six split to 18:53 min/mile. This strategic pacing shift helped her advance the overall placement from the 1200s to 1016 by the end of mile seven. Racing for San Francisco's "The Patricians," Madeleine finished the 12K Centipede event in 2:54:36, averaging a steady 23:26 min/mile pace. Continue focusing on maintaining or accelerating pace in challenging sections, as the marked improvement in miles six and seven demonstrated great potential.