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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Thia Angelo #41188 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Mid-Race Gains and Impressive Finish Thia Angelo demonstrated solid improvement throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K, showing a commendable effort across the race distance. Her pacing strategy was crucial, starting at a 10:18 min/mile pace and progressively accelerating. By the fifth mile marker, Thia's pace improved considerably, reaching an 8:12 min/mile, which was one of her strongest segments. Finishing with an overall time of 1:09:34 and an average pace of 9:20 min/mile, Thia placed 1,752nd overall out of 26,545 participants, ranking 414th in her gender category. Notably, she improved her position after ascending Hayes Hill, moving up significantly in her division. Consistent speed increase from the third mile onwards highlights Thia's effective race management. Transitioning from Hayes Hill, maintaining the improved pace will further enhance performance. Engage in targeted hill training to sustain and increase pacing strength in future events.