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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Francesca G. Amann #41294 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Effort With a Strong Finish Francesca G. Amann delivered a consistent performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede event. Starting with an energetic pace of 8:23 min/mile for the first mile, she maintained a steady rhythm. Her pace relaxed slightly to 8:55 min/mile by mile four, coinciding with the challenging Hayes Hill climb, yet she managed to improve her placement from 161st to 150th overall. This shows her ability to tackle difficult sections with efficiency. Notably, Francesca's pace strengthened significantly in the final mile. She clocked a remarkable 8:15 split pace, illustrating her capacity for a solid finish. This final acceleration reaffirmed her endurance and strategic pacing, resulting in an overall pace of 8:48 min/mile. Ending in 89th place in her gender category out of 1839 participants, Francesca performed commendably. Her performance indicates strong pacing skills, and she could aim to sustain her fastest pace earlier in the race for even better outcomes.