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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Nicole Mackey #2549 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Pacing with Strong Finishes Nicole Mackey maintained a solid pace throughout her race, starting with a first mile of 6:55 and slightly improving to 6:52 in the second mile. This consistent early effort kept her in the top 100 overall and among the top 50 females. The steep section starting at mile 2.2 resulted in a slowdown to an 8:03 split by mile 4, indicating an opportunity to focus on hill endurance. In the latter half of the race, Mackey demonstrated impressive recovery, bouncing back with splits of 7:18 and 7:13 for miles 6 and 7, respectively. Overall, she achieved a final time of 58:42, covering 7.45 miles at an average pace of 7:52 per mile, finishing well within the top third of participants. Her ability to regain momentum suggests strong mental and physical resilience, highlighting a well-executed race strategy that could be refined for future improvement.