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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Albert Lin #2585 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Albert Lin completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede with an overall time of 58:48, maintaining an average pace of 7:53 min/mile. Throughout the race, his pacing was steady with a notable strong finish, especially considering his final split time of 7:09 for the last mile. His overall elapsed pace and steady improvement during the race are commendable, resulting in a 135th place overall out of 1839 participants and 74th in the male category. Albert's performance on Hayes Hill, starting between miles 2.2 and 2.7, showed resilience. His pace during this segment was 8:46 min/mile, which then improved as he covered the subsequent flat sections. His ability to pick up speed after this challenging incline is noteworthy, as demonstrated by his swift pace in the final mile. Continued focus on hill training might reduce the impact of climbs and improve overall race performance. Overall, a well-managed race showcasing tactical pacing and endurance.