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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Shivani Desai #41143 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistency in Pace with a Strong Finish Shivani Desai displayed remarkable perseverance in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede event. Her average pace of 28:04 min/mile over the 7.45-mile course demonstrates a commendable consistency, particularly with a significant improvement in the final miles. Hayes Hill, known for its challenges, contributed to a slower third mile at a pace of 33:52 min/mile, but Shivani's determination shone through as her final split improved notably to 23:34 min/mile. Notably, Shivani ranked 755th among female participants out of 1839 total participants. The initial mile pace of 21:39 min/mile set a good foundation, though encountering difficulties at the hill affected her middle miles. The finish was strong, indicating an admirable strategy in pacing the latter part of the race effectively. Continued focus on early-mile pacing and hills could be beneficial for future races. Keep pushing forward Shivani, you're doing great!