Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Shawnessy Dusseau #2579 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish Shawnessy maintained a consistent pace through the early miles, opening with back-to-back 8:03 min/mile splits for the first two miles. Hayes Hill seemed to slow the progress slightly with a third-mile split of 8:50 min/mile but thereafter showed a commendable recovery. This was exemplified by the improvement in the fifth mile to an 8:04 min/mile, displaying adaptability and determination. The real highlight was between miles 6 and 7, where Shawnessy delivered impressive splits of 7:17 and 7:08 min/mile, respectively. Finishing with an overall time of 58:53 for the 12K race, she achieved 12th place in her division out of a large pool of participants. These closing miles showcased her ability to accelerate effectively, making a significant leap in overall placement from 750th to 720th. Continuing with targeted hill training could further enhance future performances.