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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Wendy Yu #12757 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Effort with Notable Mid-Race Surge Wendy Yu delivered a solid performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K with an overall finish time of 1:23:34, maintaining an average pace of 11:13 min/mile. Her race strategy showed a steady start with the first mile split at 11:06. During the climb from 2.2 to 2.7 miles, a slowing in pace was noted, reaching 13:49 for the third mile. Despite this, Wendy responded well post-hill, improving her pace significantly with a swift 10:03 in the sixth mile followed by an even stronger 9:54 in the final split. She ranked 124th in her division, participating with the "Visa Fun Runners" team. Wendy displayed resilience and adaptability, especially after the challenging hill section. Focusing on maintaining momentum during inclines and leveling out pace drops could enhance her future race performances. Her ability to regain speed after initial slowdowns is commendable and suggests strong potential for further improvements.