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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Irvin Peraza Rivera #40463 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Effort with Strategic Pacing Irvin Peraza Rivera showcased his strategic pacing throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers event. Starting strong with a 10:09 min/mile for the first mile, he navigated Hayes Hill effectively, maintaining a consistent pace with split times of 14:55 and 14:51 minutes for the second and third miles. These segments mirrored the hilly section from 2.2 to 2.7 miles well, demonstrating his ability to handle steep inclines efficiently. Though there was a minor slowdown after the hill, reaching a 16:11 min/mile pace at mile 5, Irvin efficiently improved his pace in the final stretches. Balancing out his energy expenditure, he clocked a faster 12:38 min/mile for mile 6 and maintained a steady 14:04 min/mile to finish. Concluding at 1:42:39 for the 12K with a final average pace of 13:46 min/mile, Irvin's performance was commendable amidst the large field, and there appears an opportunity for refining pace consistency in future endeavors.