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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: I-Lun Tsai #50160 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 15K Breakers Bonus Distance: 9.3 miles

Strong Finish with Consistent Improvement I-Lun Tsai achieved an impressive result in the 2026 Bay to Breakers with an overall time of 1:25:22 for the 15K Breakers Bonus, demonstrating improvement throughout the race. Starting with a pace of 11:06 min/mile for the first mile, I-Lun managed to increase efficiency with each subsequent split, eventually reaching a swift 7:22 min/mile by mile 9. This final mile pace contributed significantly to his strong finish, placing him 380th among males and 89th in his M20-29 division. Noteworthy was I-Lun's progression over Hayes Hill between miles 2.2 to 2.7, where he maintained an average pace under 11:00 min/mile. This strategic management of energy reserves allowed him to finish strong in the last 3 miles, achieving consistent splits under 9:00 min/mile. The application of this progressive pacing showcases effective race planning and executiona key aspect to focus on for future races.