Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Emma Nottingham #4988 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Start, Strong Finish Emma began her race at a steady pace with initial mile splits clocking at 12:33 min/mile for the first two miles. The third mile saw a significant drop in pace to 17:07 min/mile, likely influenced by the steep Hayes Hill segment. Despite this challenge, Emma maintained a consistent performance, finishing the third mile with an overall position of 8831. It's worth noting the strong recovery post the hill section, especially between miles 5 to 7, where her pace improved significantly to 10:58 and 10:33 min/mile respectively. Emma completed the 12K race in 1:38:28, holding an average pace of 13:13 min/mile. This placed her 1190th in the F20-29 division out of 24523 participants. Her ability to maintain and regain pace after a challenging section reflects her perseverance and finishing strength. Consider focusing on maintaining a steady pace during uphill segments for even greater improvements in future races.