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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Joanna Chen #41296 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Effort with Strategic Pace Management Joanna Chen showcased a consistent performance in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K with an overall time of 1:05:38, translating to an average pace of 8:48 min/mile. Notably, she started strong with an 8:26 min/mile pace for the first mile. Her pace varied slightly throughout the race, with a notable slow down at Hayes Hill, which affected her split times from miles 2 to 4. Despite this, she managed to regain some of her earlier momentum. A key point to highlight is Joanna's ability to pace herself strategically. After a challenging hill, she effectively accelerated during the final stretch, completing mile 6 at an impressive 8:16 min/mile. Joanna's placement of 286th among females and 103rd in her division reflects her solid standing in a field of 26,545 participants. Continued focus on maintaining a consistent pace, especially over inclines, could further enhance her impressive performance.