Notes
Rain before and after, but fortunately it held off during the race. Temps in the low 50's.
Although I'm still not back to where I'd like to be, I'm very happy with the time—my fastest 5k this year so far (out of 7, to-date.) The irony is that, after winning my AG two weeks ago, in a slightly larger race with a slower time, I placed out of the awards (4th of 9, I believe) in this one. This race went with 10-year divisions, so I was in the 40-49 group (rather than the 45-49.) Two of the guys who beat me were 40 on the nose (the other was 44.) Still, I'm much more focused on what I can somewhat control—my time—which is coming along. Finally.
Final time - 22:18
Splits:
7:33
7:18
6:55 (1st sub-7 in a 5k this year)
(6:05 pace for last .1)
I pushed well into my 'pain cave' the last half mile or so, trying to catch two guys in front of me. I passed one, but couldn't catch the other. Hopefully I'll have an interesting finish photo. Spit was flying from my mouth quite impressively.
Next up: The Fowl Fun Run 5k, Nov. 10th.