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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: shawn sax #41066 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Performance with a Strong Finish Shawn Sax maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K, showcasing strong pacing dynamics. Initial splits at 10:58 min/mile with consistent placement set the stage for their race. Notably, Shawn navigated the challenging Hayes Hill between miles 2 and 3, which saw the pace slow slightly to 11:20 min/mile, but they significantly improved their overall standings to 2529th overall and 70th in their M60-69 divisionan impressive climb in placement. Shawn's split of 9:32 min/mile at mile 6 marked a notable acceleration, managing to recover pace impressively with a strong finish, holding 10:36 min/mile by mile 7. This ability to pick up speed late in the race helped them secure a final pace of 10:30 min/mile, placing 94th in the M60-69 division. Consideration for a more aggressive start might see further improvements in future races. Overall, an excellent demonstration of pacing and endurance.