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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Lexi Gao #40075 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Solid Performance with Noticeable Improvements Lexi Gao participated in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K, achieving an elapsed time of 1:31:42. Her average pace was 12:18 min/mile over a distance of 7.45 miles. Lexi started with a strong pace of 11:22 min/mile for the first mile and maintained consistent times, with a noticeable improvement in pace after the steep incline from 2.2 to 2.7 miles. This challenging portion of the course resulted in a split time of 15:18 min/mile by mile three. She regained her momentum in the later stages, clocking her fastest mile at 11:16 min/mile between miles five and six. Her placement improved during the race, with notable progress in the F30-39 division from 719th to 678th position. Lexi's performance demonstrates endurance and the ability to recover well after a challenging section of the course. Focusing on maintaining a more consistent pace in the middle miles could enhance future results.