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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Juan Blanco #25003 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Improvement Over Distance Tackled Juan Blanco began his 12K with a steady pace of 20:19 min/mile for the first mile, placing 6040th in his category. The next mile saw a significant slow-down, hitting a pace of 46:41 min/mile, potentially due to the demanding Hayes Hill starting at 2.2 miles. However, Juan showed commendable resilience, improving his pace after Hayes Hill from 35:14 min/mile in the third mile to 28:59 min/mile by the seventh mile. Notable gains were made in placement as well. Juan started ranking 6040th in his gender but improved to 6530th by mile six, ending the race in 8706th place overall. His final pace of 28:40 min/mile reflects gradual adaptation to the course's demands. Concentrating on maintaining pacing consistency in the middle miles could further enhance future performance. The overall outcome is a testament to his increasing ability to handle distances effectively.