Notes
Ran 21:16 for 3rd place with splits of 5:16, 10:29, 15:51, 21:16. Was 6th at the mile, moved into 3rd shortly after the mile and surged for the next 800m, trying to break the guy I passed. Was always about 10-15s behind the leaders and was alone after about 1.5 miles. At three, I thought I could gut up and break 21:00 but it was hard because I ran against traffic on the trail for about 1/2-3/4 a mile and had to focus on not running into people instead of on pushing down on the gas. My worst-case scenario goal was 21:20, so I hit that, but I I felt I was in sub 21 shape. Mcmillian estimates my equivalent performances as 16:16 and 33:47, which frustrates me some because I thought I was in sub 16 and close to 33:00 shape. Oh well. At least I wasn't too tired after the race and I can tell I don't have any wheels right now. The next training phase starts Monday and hopefully I'll be in sub 33 shape for Labor Day.