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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Er Li Peng #7892 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strategic Pacing Yields Consistent Finish Er Li Peng completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K with a finish time of 2:00:10, resulting in an average pace of 16:07 min/mile. The initial miles saw steady pacing, with the first two splits being run at 10:43 and 11:01 min/mile, finishing these with elapsed times of 10:43 and 21:43. Hayes Hill, starting at 2.2 miles, impacted the pace notably, evident from a split pace of 19:16 min/mile in the third mile and an elapsed time jumping to 40:59. Despite this, Er Li maintained persistence, gradually reducing her split pace toward the race's end. In terms of placement, Er Li ranked 12427th out of 24523 participants, placing 5813th among females and 1933rd within her F30-39 division. The final mile shaped a significant recovery, improving to a split pace of 9:37 min/mile. This determination during the final stretch showcased effective energy management after adapting to the challenging hill earlier in the race. Consider practicing hill workouts to handle elevation changes more smoothly in future races.