Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Ian Perez #40611 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Momentum with Strategic Improvements Ian Perez demonstrated remarkable progress throughout the race. Starting with a 10:24 min/mile pace, he steadily improved, culminating in an impressive final split of 9:07 min/mile at mile 7. This resulted in an overall pace of 10:08 min/mile. Notably, Ian maintained a consistent forward momentum, especially after tackling the steep incline between miles 2.2 and 2.7. Despite the initial slower splits, his strategic pace adjustments clearly paid off. There was a significant improvement in overall placement, moving up from 343rd to 239th by the finish. Ian's position within the male category also improved from 157th to 107th. This was achieved despite the challenges posed by the elevation changes. As part of the Stanford Running Club, Ian showed commendable progress, indicating potential for further development in pacing strategies for future races.