Another two weeks gone, and what have I done? Just set a new best time (as a master) in the
10K.
The race was on Fathers’ Day in Springfield, MA (with most
of the course in Longmeadow). It was the
34th annual running of the JCC Fathers’ Day Race. This was one of my favorite races back in the
day. This picture is from the same race
back in 1982. (Yes, that's me in shape & with hair)
The morning was near perfect weather 55 degrees with about
70% humidity. I love cool weather with a
little humidity. Usually when it’s like
this, I don’t need a water stop for a 5K or 10K. The race started, and I settled into a
comfortable pace, I had a goal of breaking 8:00 per mile pace. Mile 1, my time was 7:43 and I felt
good. Each mile, I slowed a bit, but not
as bad as I thought I might. The splits
for the next 3 miles were also under 8 (7:47, 7:52, 7:57). Now I had a little time in my favor, and as
long as I didn’t implode I could reach my goal.
Mile 5 was my first over 8:00 at 8:08, and mile 6 was a little slower at
8:13. I pushed in to the finish, and was
clocked at a 49:03… 1:52 better than my previous best! A new MPR (masters personal record).
I took it easy since then, because I know I have a busy
July. At least three races in the first
three weeks, including the Finish at the 50, which finishes at the home of the
New England Patriots. As well as the
Shipyard/Old Port Half Marathon in which I’m hoping to go under 1:55:00.
Have a happy Fourth of July!
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