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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Alia Kaneshiro #1301 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Progressive Pace Wins The Race Alia Kaneshiro's performance in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede showcased a strong negative split strategy. Starting with a steady pace of 64:57 min/mile for the initial two miles, Alia significantly improved to a concluding overall pace of 40:56 min/mile. Notably, Alia maintained incremental pace improvements through each segment, peaking with an impressive split of 24:28 min/mile in the final mile. Despite the challenge presented by Hayes Hill between miles 2.2 and 2.7, Alia's pacing strategy allowed for overall placement at 1628 out of 1839. Initial pacing could be optimized for future events, especially in the first two miles, where pace and rank suggest potential for a stronger start. The rapid improvement in pace as the race progressed reveals Alia's ability to gain speed with distance, an excellent strength to harness in upcoming races. Keep pushing and refining that strategy!