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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Laurence Brewer #40915 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Pace and Strong Finish on Hayes Hill Laurence, running in the M70-79 division, maintained a consistent pace throughout the Bay to Breakers 12K, with an overall average of 11:26 min/mile. Starting with 11:56 min/mile in the first mile, he progressively improved his pace. Notably, during the climb up Hayes Hill from mile 2 to mile 3, Laurence managed a commendable pace of 12:14 min/mile, gaining a significant number of places and showing resilience on this steep section. After cresting Hayes Hill, Laurence increased his speed, recording his fastest split of 10:20 min/mile in the final mile. This strong finish further improved his division ranking, moving him to 17th place in both the fifth and sixth miles. Overall, Laurence placed 25th in his division out of the total participants, demonstrating a solid performance across the course. Focusing on strategic pacing during hilly sections could yield even more impressive results in future races.