Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Ned Johnson #1210 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Progress and Recovery on Course Hills Ned Johnson from San Francisco entered the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K with a consistent overall pace of 14:29 min/mile. It was notable how Ned handled the steep segment on Hayes Hill, stretching from 2.2 to 2.7 miles. This was reflected as the split time at mile 3 slowed to 15:54 min/mile, resulting in a drop in place to 3611 in his gender category. Despite this, he showcased a commendable recovery by the 6-mile mark, with a split pace of 12:05 min/mile, bringing him back up to a position of 4108 in his gender category. In total, Ned completed the 12K in 1:47:56 among 24,523 participants. While the early splits were on the slower side, Ned's mid-race recovery indicated potential in adapting his pacing strategy for hill climbs. Along with his team, Fast and Fruitious, emerging stronger in uphill endurance could further enhance future performances.