Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Paulina Slagter #41290 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Finish After Mid-Race Slump Paulina started the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K race well, clocking a solid 10:31 min/mile for her first mile. However, from miles 2 to 4, the pace significantly slowed, particularly with the steep Hayes Hill contributing to a 25:14 min/mile in mile 4. Despite the challenges, this section could serve as an area of focus for future improvement in handling uphill sections more efficiently. Encouragingly, Paulina demonstrated resilience and stamina by regaining momentum in the latter portion of the race. The speeds for miles 5, 6, and 7 were much improved, with a return to sub-10 min/mile paces. Her finishing overall placement was 8,214 out of 24,523 participants, securing her position well within the top half of the race. Reviewing and perhaps integrating consistent pacing strategies will likely aid in maintaining a more even performance throughout the race.