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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Jacquie Cooke #41258 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Mid-Race Surge Boosts Performance Jacquie Cooke showcased a strong performance in the 2026 Bay to Breakers, covering 7.45 miles with an impressive average pace of 6:42 min/mile. She held a steady 6:38 min/mile pace through the first two miles, encountering a gradual slowdown to a 7:22 min/mile pace on the notorious Hayes Hill segment from 2.2 to 2.7 miles. Despite the challenge presented in that segment, Cooke made an impressive comeback, speeding up in the later stages with a 6:26 min/mile by the sixth mile and maintaining a steady finish. Overall, Cooke ranked 34th among females and 90th overall out of 1,839 participants. Noteworthy is her ability to regain speed after Hayes Hill, highlighting her strong pacing strategyespecially with her negative splits in the final segments. Consider maintaining that early race consistency but explore strategies to conserve energy tackling steep inclines, ensuring an even higher placement across the board.