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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Michelle Joyce #2551 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish Michelle Joyce demonstrated consistent performance in the 12K Centipede event during the 2026 Bay to Breakers race. Her pacing was steady, maintaining an impressive average of 6:45 min/mile over 7.45 miles. Notably, her strongest segment was from mile 5 to mile 6, clocking a swift 6:24 split pace. This quickened pace contributed significantly to her overall fantastic finish of 50:21. Throughout the race, Michelle maintained a reliable performance. Despite a slight slowdown on Hayes Hill, she skillfully regained her momentum, finishing with a much faster pace in the final miles. Her position stabilized from mile 6 onward, striking a commendable 6:29 split pace toward the end. Improving her placements from 103 to 94 in the concluding sections demonstrates her competitive edge and endurance. Representing the West Valley Track Club Women, Michelle finished strongly, placing 45th out of 1839 in her gender category.