Notes
Tough race, but toughed it out! Knew that I would need to keep it calm on the first few miles. It was about as humid and warm as I can remember racing, so it was up to me to race smart. I went out moderate for the first mile in 5:52. Then I saw the group that I wanted to get with up in front of me, Fram, Cooney and a couple others. I ran with them for the next two miles or so and then it was move it on up. By mile 4 I could see Kev and Dowsett up in front of me on the long straights. I just kept creeping up slowly and playing it smart. I got up to Kev by around 5 and told him that Dowsett was coming back to us. I kept pushing and moving up to Dowsett and also LOUI Savianno and I knew the goal was to pass them and keep them behind me. I knew that Dowsett was 7th guy on the team, so wanted to get that spot. Felt like the heat and humidity was starting to take a toll by mile 8, but needed to keep rolling. I got past both of them and held them off until we were done. Happy with the effort, but I need more speed work and hills. Then its game on.
SPLITS: 5:52, 5:43, 5:45, 6:03, 5:44, 6:04, 5:59, 5:57, 5:50, 1:47