Little Silver Classic

Time - 20:40
Pace - 6:40
Runners - 442
Place - 31st
Age Place - 2nd
Heart Rate Average - 153
HR peak - 165

I decided to run a 5K today with Ken White and meet up with the Lynches instead of running 18 miles on LBI. I wanted to run 18 but only if someone would run a portion of it with me and since my brother wasn't around, I opted for the easier run.

Since I really didn't run hard at the Hounds and Harriers I thought I would go all out in Little Silver. I figured I needed to go sub 21 to place in the top three.

Taugh, Durie, Brady Ann, Connell, were all running. Ken was hoping to go sub 22 again and is running as well as at any time in the last 5 years.

It was an absolutely perfect day for a run with temps in the low 60's and no wind with the sun shining. I got off to a good start and hit the first mile at 6:45 and my heart rate was 156 so I knew I had a little more to give. The course had some minor rolling hills and I pushed on the downhill. I just wanted to pass a few folks along the way and hopefully finish strong.

I usually have a poor second mile but I hit the split at 13:25 and was happy i was still on 6:45 pace. There was a nice downhill in mile 3 so that gave me a little breather and then the track finish. I like track finishes because the surface has cushion and I feel like I push it more. I hit the tape at 20;40 and was extremely pleased with the effort. It was my best time in the 5K since late April when I ran 20:12.

Ken White finished in 21:49 which was good for 1st in his age group and I took second in the 50-54 age group. No trophy but a $25 gift card.

Next up is the John Ragone 5K in East Brunswick.