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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Krisitan Haaga #40787 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Finish with Notable Improvement Kristian Haaga maintained focus throughout the "2026 Bay to Breakers" despite challenging segments like Hayes Hill, starting strong with a 10:45 min/mile for the initial mile. His performance dipped in the third mile with a slower 19:04 min/mile split, but he showed remarkable regain of pace towards the end. The improvement was notable as he finished the sixth mile with an 11:45 min/mile, markedly faster than previous middle splits. Overall, Kristian's elapsed time was 1:47:20 over 7.45 miles, averaging a 14:24 min/mile pace. His final position was 696 out of 1839 participants, and he ranked 347 among male entrants. The race execution displayed potential, particularly with the improved pace in the latter miles. Considering the difficulty of Hayes Hill, focusing on strength training could enhance performance consistency over hilly terrain. The team, The Free Vikings, should be proud of his steady improvement.