Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Alyson Barrett #2577 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Finish on Notorious Hayes Hill Alyson maintained a consistent pace throughout the race, starting with two even-paced splits of 8:04 min/mile. Notably, during the challenging incline from 2.2 to 2.7 miles, the pace slightly dipped to 8:47 min/mile. Despite this, Alyson demonstrated resilience by improving her position, moving from 155th to 134th in female placements during the steeper sections and climbed to 9th in her division by mile 6. Alyson's impressive acceleration over the final two miles saw her pace quicken to 7:18 and then 7:10 min/mile, reflecting a strong finish. Throughout the race, she managed to finish in 58:50 with an overall pace of 7:53 min/mile, securing 9th place in the F40-49 division. Alysons ability to tactically manage her pace and position herself better as the race progressed highlights her potential for continued improvement, especially in hilly sections. Her final surge is commendable and reflects strategic reserve of energy.