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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Thomas Shepanzyk #40846 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Performance on Challenging Terrain Thomas Shepanzyk maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers. His strongest mile was the second, clocking in at a solid pace of 17:10 min/mile, indicating effective strategy early in the race. The third mile, which coincides with Hayes Hill, saw an expected slow-down to 19:53 min/mile, yet his rank improved to 937th position overall, demonstrating resilience in tackling steeper sections. Notably, even though the last split was slower at 23:28 min/mile, his ranking remained stable, which reflects consistent effort across varying race conditions. Despite variations in pace on different stretches, Thomas completed the 7.45-mile distance with an overall pace of 20:19 min/mile. Moving forward, Thomas might consider focusing on pacing strategies to maintain energy across more challenging sections. Representing the "Baker's Dozen" team from New York, Thomas demonstrated commendable consistency and determination, crossing the finish line in 2:31:28. Keeping up the commitment to such consistent training will surely yield even better results in future races.