Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Elizabeth Prior #2624 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Improving Consistency Over Hayes Hill Elizabeth showed a noteworthy performance in the 2026 Bay to Breakers race. Completing the 12K with an official time of 1:35:50, she maintained an average pace of 12:51 min/mile. She demonstrated improved speed in the latter half, especially in mile 6, where she achieved her fastest split at 11:20 min/mile. Notably, Elizabeth progressed in her division from 94th to 73rd over the course. Her overall placement improved significantly, climbing from 7485th to 5664th, which highlights a steady and determined performance. The initial miles marked a consistent pace, but it was between the 2nd and 3rd miles, on the ascent of Hayes Hill, where a decrease in pace to 14:22 min/mile was noted. However, she quickly regained momentum afterward. Emphasizing hill training could enhance this section of the race for future participation. Her recovery and subsequent performance post-hill reveal her strong endurance and adaptation skills. Keep building on this strength in future races!