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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Tory Herbert #7764 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Finish with Strategic Recovery Tory Herbert from Berkeley, CA, completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K with a total time of 1:22:51, achieving an overall pace of 11:07 min/mile. Notably, she began with steady pacing, clocking 11:16 and 11:12 min/mile for the first two miles. Her performance on Hayes Hill, which spans miles 2.2 to 2.7, showed some strategic recovery time, as indicated by the split pace of 15:46 min/mile at mile 4. Strong recovery was demonstrated with a significant pace rebound, achieving an impressive 8:59 min/mile for mile 6. Herbert demonstrated excellent pacing strategy and strength in her division, F30-39, finishing 451st out of 493 as she maintained or improved her placement post-Hayes Hill. Specialty attention could focus on preparing for sections like Hayes Hill to maintain even greater consistency. Herbert's affiliation with Marea Therapeutics is a testament to her dedication. Overall, Herbert's performance was commendable, especially with strong finishes in later miles.