Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Pierce Cousins #12670 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Progression with Solid Finish Pierce Cousins showed a strategic approach in the 2026 Bay to Breakers, covering the 12K distance in 1:20:25 with an average pace of 10:47 min/mile. Starting with a conservative pace of 12:29 min/mile for mile 1, Pierce progressively increased his speed, cutting down to a split pace of 9:06 min/mile by mile 7. His improvements in pacing are notably reflected after tackling the steep Hayes Hill between miles 2.2 and 2.7, where his positioning improved substantially, moving from 6555 in overall standings to 3010 by mile 7. With a final placement in the upper half of his division (M20-29) at 609 out of approximately 24523 participants, Pierce demonstrates strong endurance and the ability to adjust his pace effectively during the race. Focus on maintaining this upward trend and consider targeting a more aggressive start to tackle early race segments efficiently for future races. Great teamwork with Ariana's presence!