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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Katherine Hoolihan #40094 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Pacing with Strategic Insights Katherine Hoolihan delivered a strong performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K, maintaining an overall pace of 6:29 min/mile. She demonstrated effective pacing with notable consistency throughout the race. The first mile was swift at 6:12, and despite a brief deceleration in miles two and three, likely impacted by the incline of Hayes Hill between miles 2.2 to 2.7, she managed to tackle it efficiently, finishing that mile in 7:10. She improved her pace significantly during the later stages of the race, particularly at mile six with a split of 6:14, suggesting a strong capacity for strategic endurance. While her final ranking in the Female 20-29 category was 11th, staying competitive throughout shows promise. Observing and aiming to replicate the speed and form of her faster splits could help in maintaining an even more powerful presence across consecutive races. Overall, Katherine's performance reflects both skill and strategic potential.