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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Charlene Hsiao #40221 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Effort at Bay to Breakers Charlene Hsiao maintained a steady performance throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K, finishing with an overall time of 2:50:04. Her pacing showed an interesting variance, starting with a 14:17 min/mile in the first mile, which gradually slowed but then stabilized in the latter half. Notably, the split at mile 1 was quite even with a pace of 14:17 min/mile, while the pace during the famous Hayes Hill section (from mile 2 to 3) increased to 27:47 min/mile, reflecting the uphill challenge. Despite the tough section, Charlene recovered pace by the sixth mile with a time of 23:42 min/mile and showed consistent effort till the end. Overall, she finished 640th among females and was part of the "Centipedes Unite" team. Paying attention to gradual endurance builds and hill-specific training could enhance future performances. Keep up the determination!