Notes
disappointing time. goal was 1:43:00. (7:52/mile) plan was to start out with 1:45 pacer through 1st mile & then pick up pace slowly. but I started with them & pulled out for 7:41 1st mile. held until around 1/2 way mark & gradually pace slowed down once going over the modest hills. did not see mile marker after mile 1 was shot by mile 7 or 8 but pushed on. of course last mile uphill took its toll on me. 2nd 1/2 of race not good, usually I have negative splits. 1:45 pacer (about 8mm) caught & passed me. I thought he was pushing faster pace since only 1 person left with him. but he was right on the pacing. somewhat disappointed but at least got 4th in AG. GTS 14. need to work on the hills & stretching out the long runs. breathing was better than expected.
final official results posted: 46/252 masters
55-59 133:25 1:36:48 1:45:13 1:46:18 (me) 60-64 1:41:37 1:45:26 1:52:51