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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Hewan Talaktor #12666 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Performance with Notable Improvements Hewan Talaktor completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K, maintaining an overall steady pace across the race. Opening with a 21:21 min/mile pace, Hewan's pace slightly slowed to 23:31 min/mile by the second mile but picked up momentum in the third mile, improving the position significantly. Notably, on Hayes Hill between 2.2 and 2.7 miles, the performance remained consistent, finishing that mile in 26:17. Post-Hayes Hill, Hewan showed resilience, especially in the final mile, achieving the fastest split at 20:19 min/mile. Ending the race with an overall pace of 24:14 min/mile is commendable. While her placement was 2765th in the F20-29 division out of 24386 participants, her ability to keep a consistent pace and improve positions between milestones emphasizes solid pacing strategy. Future training can focus on sustaining early momentum, primarily through hills, to further enhance performance.