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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Vladimir Mezhibovsky #40482 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Improvement with a Strong Finish Vladimir Mezhibovsky completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K with a time of 1:33:14, achieving an overall pace of 12:30 min/mile. Starting with a consistent pace of 13:50 min/mile for the first two miles, Vladimir impressively picked up speed after navigating Hayes Hill. Notably, his 6th-mile split was 10:54 min/mile, showing strong recovery and energy management. Vladimir's progression is evident, as he climbed from 9271st to 5207th in place overall from miles 2 to 7. His improved pace in the latter stages indicates a well-paced strategy and good endurance, crucial aspects for continued improvement in future races. Maintaining focus on early mile pacing could further enhance his overall time. His performance within his division, placing 489th out of a large field, highlights strong competitiveness, particularly in the latter half of the race.