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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Hector Carbajal #40230 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Start with Strategic Pace Adjustments Hector maintained a steady rhythm, holding an impressive 23:04 min/mile pace for the first two miles. This consistency saw him secure a position of 605th in his gender group up to this point. He encountered slower pacing on the third mile (24:11 min/mile) at Hayes Hill, adjusting placement to 495th but recovered well in the subsequent mile, where he improved his split to 21:58 min/mile. After the initial 4 miles, Hector demonstrated resilience, completing the fifth mile at a consistent 21:58 min/mile pace. The significant change occurred between miles 6 and 7, where his pace shifted to 35:59 min/mile. Although this adjustment resulted in a drop to 672nd in his gender division, he completed the 12K strong, finishing with an overall time of 3:09:39. Focusing on maintaining a steady pace throughout the course may help improve future results. Great effort by team Chill-ipede!