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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: David Carruthers #40449 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Improvement and Strong Finish David Carruthers showcased consistent pacing during the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K race, completing the 7.45-mile distance in 1:34:39. His average pace was 12:42 min/mile. He finished 7,339th overall out of 24,523 participants, 4,189th out of all male competitors, and 1,392nd in the M30-39 division. Notably, Davids performance improved in the latter part of the race, demonstrating an effective adjustment to the course, especially evident with his fastest mile at split 7 where he clocked a 10:31 min/mile. Reviewing David's splits, he encountered a slow start, with the first mile split at 11:12 min/mile and a significant slowdown at mile 2, timed at 15:38 min/milelikely impacted by Hayes Hill starting at 2.2 miles. However, his ability to progressively increase his pace after this initial setback, culminating with a consistent improvement to the finish, highlights his stamina and strategic race execution. Focusing on maintaining this momentum throughout future races could further optimize his performance.