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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Heather Montgomery #40105 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Heather Montgomery of the Aggie Running Club Women's Centipede maintained a steady pace at the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K, covering the 7.45-mile distance in 48:25, translating to an average pace of 6:30 min/mile. Starting strong with a 6:14 min/mile in the first mile, Heather navigated Hayes Hill between miles 2.2 to 2.7, resulting in a slower 7:11 pace for the third mile where her gender placement shifted from 22nd to 29th. Despite this, she quickly regained her momentum. Heather's performance showed remarkable resilience as she closed with an impressive 6:10 for mile six, one of her fastest splits. She ended the race placing 32nd among females and 13th in her division. Focusing on maintaining initial speed and minimizing the split increase during hilly sections could further enhance future race outcomes. Solid pacing and determined finishes make Heather's race commendable.