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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Francis Kim #7624 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Notable Pace Consistency with a Strong Finish Francis Kim maintained a steady performance in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K race. Starting with a 10:51 min/mile pace for the first mile, he picked up speed in the second mile at 9:50 min/mile. Notable was his performance on Hayes Hill: while the pace slowed to 11:29 min/mile between miles 2 and 3, Francis recovered well, regaining speed to finish the fourth and fifth miles at a consistent sub-10:30 min/mile pace. His ability to recover and improve pace was most evident in the final miles, where he finished the seventh mile in 9:00 min/mile, showcasing a strong finishing kick. Praise is deserved for consistently improving his placement, moving up in the standings overall and within his division. For future races, focusing on strategies to maintain even pacing on steeper terrains could help sustain momentum throughout the course and further enhance overall performance.