Hot conditions and wicked wind down home straight (the 100m really felt it and it showed in the times). Mixed open/masters heat, seeded 7th and finished 4th (no medal this year as several younger / faster runners in 40-59 div.). Tactically, as break against the wind, I latched onto the back of a 2:20 pace runner and when he seemed to slow at 400 (through in 69 sec) I went round him at 500 and set my sights on runner about 5m ahead. He heard me coming and managed to stay ahead at line by just under a 1 sec. Anyhow decent race and a new PR by almost 3 seconds in 2:21.01 (BSG same time last year was 2:28.45)- a good effort but by no means maxed out speed wise so am going to have to play with a 66-67 first lap to see what's left in the tank and in less oppressive conditions realistic goal would be 2:19.
Today's 2:21 is AG=87%, open age equiv 1:55.6, so nudging towards Intl. territory for age group. Stretch goal for this season would be 2:17 for AG 90%. World Masters track champs currently on in Sacramento, so watching with interest :-)
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