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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: William Ian Taylor #40116 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Start with Strategic Comeback William Ian Taylor's performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K was marked by a steady progression and strategic recovery. Starting strong with a first mile pace of 7:50 min/mile, there was a noticeable slowdown beginning in mile 4, where the split pace dropped to 9:36 min/mile during the climb on Hayes Hill. This challenging section impacted the overall time, resulting in a temporary drop in overall place from 602 to 1195. The most remarkable aspect was William's resilience in the latter part of the race. After the challenging ascent, he improved his pace significantly to 7:51 min/mile in mile 7. This final push enabled him to finish the 12K with an overall time of 1:06:02, placing 1342nd out of 26,545 participants. Focusing on maintaining endurance during inclines in future races could further enhance performance. Excellent recovery in the final stretch demonstrated strong resolve and capability.