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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Holly Irish #14138 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 Varied Splits Holly Irish delivered a varied performance in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K. The race totaled 7.45 miles, with a final time of 2:01:45, averaging a 16:20 min/mile pace. Starting strong with a 14:33 min/mile pace in the first mile, Holly's pacing fluctuated. The toughest segment was between miles 2 and 3, coinciding with the steep Hayes Hill, where her pace slowed to 17:59 min/mile. Despite this slowdown, Holly demonstrated resilience by improving her pace to 14:23 min/mile in the last mile. Placing within the top half of all participants, she ranked 5920th among females and 1968th in her F30-39 division from a field of 24,523. Notably, the final miles showed potential for strategic pacing, suggesting opportunities to focus on maintaining consistency across longer distances. Maintaining her speed in early and late segments indicates excellent energy management. Her performance reflects a solid effort representing Team SurveyMonkey.