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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Molly Higgins #50174 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 15K Breakers Bonus Distance: 9.3 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Pacing and Strategic Improvement on Flat Sections Molly Higgins showcased a strong and steady performance during the 2026 Bay to Breakers 15K Breakers Bonus event, finishing 1,812th overall out of 4,080 participants. Her consistent pacing is commendable, especially during the opening miles where she maintained a 12:07 min/mile pace for the initial two splits. Her total elapsed time was 1:56:36, achieving an overall pace of 12:38 min/mile. Notably, she improved her placement to 1,221st by the 3-mile mark. The race's critical section, Hayes Hill from 2.2 to 2.7 miles, temporarily slowed her pace to 14:06 min/mile, which is common considering the elevation. However, her ability to return to sub-13 min/mile pace in later miles illustrates her stamina and strong finish. In her division, Female 30-39, she ranked 238th, and she notably accelerated in the final mile with a pace of 9:21 min/mile. Continued work on hill transitions could further enhance future performances.