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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Sophia Mao #41275 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Pacing with Notable Hill Performance Sophia displayed consistent pacing throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K race. Her average pace over the 7.45-mile course was 8:00 min/mile. Impressively, she executed her first mile at a 7:37 min/mile pace, maintaining a similar pace through the second mile with minimal slow down to a 7:44 min/mile. The most significant slow down occurred between miles 2 and 3, where her pace dropped to 8:28 min/mile. This section included the notorious Hayes Hill, which often impacts runners' splits. Despite the challenges of the course's elevation, Sophia managed an impressive finishing time of 59:36. Her placement in her division, Female 30-39, was 66th out of thousands of participants, highlighting her competitive edge. Post-Hayes Hill, her recovery was evident as she quickened her pace to 7:40 min/mile between miles 6 and 7. Continued focus on improving hill and post-hill pacing could yield even stronger results.