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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Ashley Chrisman #40766 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Finish with Progressive Speed Ashley started the 2026 Bay to Breakers race with an initial mile split of 11:36. Although her pace slowed slightly in the second mile to 12:17, she picked up speed from the third mile onwards. Notably, during the Hayes Hill segment starting at 2.2 miles, her effort resulted in a consistent pace around 12:03 to 12:18 in miles 3 through 5, leading to an impressive improvement in her rankings, particularly in the division and overall placements. The final two splits were particularly impressive, registering at 10:47 and 10:15 for the sixth and seventh miles, respectively, showcasing significant speed gains. Her finishing stats were remarkable: an overall time of 1:24:52, with an average pace of 11:23 min/mile, resulting in a division placement of 604th out of many competitors. Ashley may benefit from maintaining that finishing pace earlier. This performance highlights her capability for strong finishes and potential for quicker starts.