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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Robert Cote #2650 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Finish and Remarkable Mid-Race Surge Robert Cote's performance in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K showcased his enduring strength and strategic pacing. Starting consistently with an 11:28 min/mile pace for the first two miles, Robert maintained his positions at 4885 overall and 962 in his M30-39 division. Notably, facing Hayes Hill, there was only a slight slowdown to an 11:30 min/mile pace, followed by a surge forward that saw him jump to 2983 overall by mile 3. Robert's strongest display came after tackling the initial challenging elevation. His pace increased notably, improving to 9:36 min/mile by miles 4 and 5, then accelerating further to an impressive 7:49 min/mile by mile 7. Robert concluded with an overall elapsed time of 1:13:13, placing 2333rd overall and 577th in his division. Emphasizing the importance of strategic pacing, Robert's ability to accelerate after the midpoint demonstrates strong endurance and race management.