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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Violaine Laugier Bodou #40571 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Improvement and Impressive Hill Performance Violaine Laugier Bodou demonstrated a remarkable ability to maintain a nearly consistent pace throughout the Bay to Breakers 12K, finishing with an overall time of 1:08:04 and an average pace of 9:08 min/mile. Notably, her splits reveal a pattern of steady improvement. Starting with a 9:42 min/mile for the first mile, she progressively increased her speed, achieving an impressive 8:20 min/mile on the seventh mile. Her commitment to pacing is reflected in her rising positions, moving from 2072nd overall at the second mile to 1284th by the seventh mile. Particularly impressive was her performance on the course's infamous Hayes Hill, tackling this steep section starting at mile 2.2, maintaining a 9:52 min/mile pace through challenging terrain, and significantly improving placement through the race. Continuing her strong form, Violaine finished 358th among females and 134th in the F30-39 division, all the while representing her team, SFBA. Consistent pacing and strong hill technique marked a successful race day.