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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Lexi Lennon #40149 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Progressive Pace Breakthrough Lexi Lennon from Evanston, IL, demonstrated notable progress in pacing during the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede. The initial split was clocked at a steady 17:34 min/mile. As she approached the 2-mile mark, the pace slightly decreased to 19:35 min/mile. A significant challenge seemed to be presented between the 2nd and 3rd miles with a 28:27 min/mile pace, possibly influenced by the steep Hayes Hill. The impressive recovery and acceleration became more apparent from the 4th mile, with Lexi managing to steadily increase her pace. The final recorded pace was a strong 13:08 min/mile, resulting in an overall pace improvement to 17:56 min/mile for the entire 7.45 miles. In her gender category, Lexi secured 510th place out of 1839 participants. Acknowledging the steep terrain encountered, focusing on uphill endurance training could yield beneficial results in future races.