Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Charles Hultquist #40918 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Progression with Strong Finish Charles Hultquist participated in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K race, marking steady progression throughout the event. He maintained an average pace of 11:26 min/mile over the 7.45 miles, finishing in 1:25:17. Notably, there was a strong pace lift in the seventh mile with 10:20 min/mile, demonstrating resilience and strategic speed near the end. At Hayes Hill between miles 2.2 and 2.7, he managed a 12:03 min/mile pacean impressive feat on a steep incline. Throughout the race, Charles improved significantly in placement: starting in 6128th overall and climbing to 5032nd. His progress in the M20-29 division is notable, ascending from 855th to 763rd. The ability to accelerate in the latter miles demonstrates potential for even faster times with focused training. Consider incorporating hill workouts to capitalize on current strengths and further improve performance in challenging segments. Excellent work as part of The Original Centipede!