I traveled to Portland, Maine and ran the Beach to Beacon 10K on August 5th.
I won my age group (70-74) in 42:36. Would have been 2nd in the 65-69 AG and 7th in the 60-64.
Overall was 511th out of about 6,880.
I thought I would run 42 or 43, but would have liked to go under 42. Well, the time was ok, given that the course had about four hills (not steep, although the last one was the biggest) and it was very humid. The temperature was good at about 20C/72F, but the humidity was in the 90s. I felt ok while running, but was very hot and drenched in sweat when I finished.
Mile splits (no km marks) were 6:30, 59, 47, 57, 51, 7:13 and 78 for the last 320yds (included a hill).
5K splits were 21:12, 21:24. That was good, since the second half was hillier and since last month's 5,000m time trial was 21:02.
I felt good the whole way and ran pretty well, I think.
I still think I can run faster than this, and plan to in the fall.
2 days ago
You did well Bob. I still find it strange how the Americans have to convert 5 and 10k races into miles. K splits are way better!
ReplyDeleteYes, it was a pain in the neck. It's a 10K race, for God's sake.
ReplyDeleteFantastic run Bob! Congrats on winning your age group. You must be looking good for Toda!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the Age Cat win and time given the conditions and course, cant believe your 70!
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