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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Reed Lyon #2512 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Performance with Strategic Splits Reed Lyon completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K with an impressive and consistent performance. Notably, his overall elapsed time for the race was 45:24, maintaining a strong pace of 6:05 minutes per mile. Reed demonstrated strategic pacing, starting with a 6:10 for the first mile, and notably improved his time in the second mile with a quick 5:51. The third mile split of 6:50 suggests the uphill section at Hayes Hill, yet Reed regained momentum with subsequent splits below 6:15. Reed's consistent pacing kept him competitive among the 1839 total participants, with most of his splits remaining below 6:15 minutes per mile. He finished strong with a 5:43 in the last mile. Representing the West Valley Track Club Men's B team, Reed's steady performance shows his ability to manage varying paces effectively. Focus on maintaining stronger pacing through uphill sections could further enhance future results.