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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: benjamin fram #12605 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Start and Strong Finish Benjamin's performance in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K demonstrated consistency with a total time of 1:19:42, averaging a pace of 10:41 min/mile. Notable was his steady start, maintaining a pace of 10:29 min/mile for the first two miles. Tackling the infamous Hayes Hill, a slight slowdown occurred, with mile 3 clocked at 13:20 min/mile but still maintaining determination through the climb. From mile 5 onward, Benjamin showed an impressive recovery with paces of 9:57, 8:30, and 8:44 min/mile. This strong finish helped him secure a spot in the top 15% of total participants, placing 3630th out of 24,523. Within his division, M30-39, he finished 788th. Emphasizing the importance of hill training and pacing strategies could optimize future performances. Overall, a commendable representation of his capabilities, particularly from mile 5 to the finish.