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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Misti Schmidt #40195 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Steady Progress with Notable Split Improvements Misti Schmidt showed consistent pacing in the 2026 Bay to Breakers, completing the 12K Centipede in 3:24:39. Notably, Misti's pace improved significantly after Hayes Hill. Her final split (18:34 min/mile from mile 6 to 7) was a personal best for the race, and the overall elapsed pace was 27:28 min/mile. Throughout the event, she gained significant ground on the course, improving overall placement from 1457 to as high as 1088 after the challenging third mile. While early splits ranged from 26:19 to 26:10 min/mile, her performance on Hayes Hill (mile 3) showed room for tightening pace at 53:45 min/mile. However, she quickly adjusted, with a notable improvement in the following mile (29:02 min/mile). Misti maintained her steady climb in placement, ending the race strong. The upward momentum in her latter splits suggests effective endurance and pacing adjustments, directly boosting her standings in the female category. Keep up the great work, Misti!