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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Alan Lam #2999 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Pace with Strategic Gains Alan Lam demonstrated consistent pacing at the 2026 Bay to Breakers, maintaining a steady effort across the 12K distance. With an elapsed time of 1:02:18, he averaged an 8:21 min/mile pace. Notably, Alan's splits improved significantly after Hayes Hill, a notoriously challenging portion of the course. His pace quickened from 9:02 min/mile at the start to 8:05 min/mile by mile six, reflecting a solid strategy in tackling the hill and utilizing favorable terrain efficiently. In terms of race position, Alan's ability to maintain a steady performance yielded positive results. By the third mile, he had climbed from 1084th to 718th place overall, showcasing an effective adjustment after the initial mile. Although there was a slight drop in positioning by the midpoint, he maintained consistency, finishing strong with a 232nd place ranking in his division. Alan could consider targeting a faster start for future improvement while maintaining his impressive endurance strategy.