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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Julie Perrone #41179 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Pace and Strong Mid-Race Gains Julie maintained a steady pace, with consistent splits of 10:28 min/mile for the first two miles. A noticeable improvement began at Mile 3, where she increased her pace to 10:03 min/mile, resulting in a significant drop in her overall position from 2970 to 1825. Her position continued to improve up to Mile 4, where she ran a 9:27 min/mile split. The strategic approach to Hayes Hill, with elevations showcasing a faster mile of 8:45 min/mile, further enhanced her standing. By Mile 6, Julie found a rhythm with an impressive split of 8:30 min/mile, maintaining her overall position. Finishing the 12K with an overall time of 1:09:36 and an average pace of 9:20 min/mile, Julie secured 430th place in her gender and 169th in her division. Continuous work on pacing strategies and hill training could yield even more effective race outcomes in future events.