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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Thomas Mitta #40922 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Effort, Strategic Gains Thomas Mitta maintained a disciplined effort throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K. His initial pace of 11:59 per mile over the first two miles reflected a steady start. Notably, on Hayes Hill from mile 2 to 3, his pace increased to 14:48, placing him 339th overall, an improvement from his initial position. This strategy allowed Thomas to capitalize on the downhill, evident in his faster pace of 10:24 in the fourth mile. From miles four to seven, Thomas displayed a commendable negative split strategy with consistent improvement. He reduced his pace to 10:06, 11:02, and finally 10:21 per mile, bringing his finish time to 1:25:16. Finishing 376th overall and 172nd in his gender, Thomas showcased solid pacing proficiency. Small variations in pacing offer an opportunity to focus on maintaining an even effort across hilly sections. With these statistics, there are endurance gains to be made in future races.