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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Heather McBrien #1305 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Remarkable Improvement in Later Stages Heather McBrien showcased an intriguing performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede event. Displaying solid effort, Heather progressed through the race, starting with a notably steady pace in the first half. Notably, her initial splits had a consistent pace over 65:00 minutes per mile, resulting in similar positions in both overall and gender categories. Significant improvements occurred as Heather advanced, with her pace dropping to 44:26 minutes per mile by the third mile, and further accelerating to an impressive 26:11 minutes per mile by the sixth and seventh miles. Achieving a finishing pace averaging 40:52 minutes per mile, Heather climbed spots in her gender rank, concluding the race in 838th place. While early race paces could be optimized for quicker takeoff, Heather's strong improvement in later stages is commendable. Consider focusing on sustaining earlier splits to enhance overall performance.