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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Josh Lehrer #7755 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Start With a Strong Finish Josh Lehrer from Palo Alto, CA, participated in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K and demonstrated a well-paced race, finishing in 1:15:13 with an average pace of 10:05 min/mile. His placement in the Male 50-59 division was 195 out of 24386 total participants, showing a competitive edge in his age group. Notably, Josh maintained a steady initial pace, clocking the first two miles at an equal 9:54 min/mile. During the race, the segment from 2.2 to 2.7 miles, including Hayes Hill, posed a challenge, evident in his slower split of 11:44 min/mile. However, he showed resilience by quickening his pace in the latter miles, culminating in his fastest mile at 8:47 min/mile before crossing the finish line. Strengthening hill splits could optimize overall performance further, especially on courses introducing elevation shifts. His ability to quicken towards the end is commendable and can be further adapted for early-course strategies.