First 10K

OK, I finished my first 10K just over an hour and a half ago. I was very pleased with my run, especially considering that the run was on the sand and it was 80 degrees by start time.

I started out too fast.

Mile 1 - 7:54.9

Got closer to my projected pace during second mile.

Mile 2 - 8:49.2

Right on pace for third mile.

Mile 3 - 9:07.2

Paid for the fast start during the fourth and fifth mile.

Mile 4 - 9:30.4
Mile 5 - 9:42.3

The was no 6 mile marker, lazy race coordinators I guess.

Mile 6 plus last .2

11:19 a 9:25.8 pace

I was very happy that I was able to speed up the last mile and some. By the time I was getting close I was beat. Plus they only had warm water at the end.

My total time was 56:23 @ a 9:05.6 minute per mile pace.
I thought I could run it at a 9 m/m pace so missing it by only 5 seconds per mile is not disappointing at all.

I do know that I finished 6th in my age group, 40-44, but they don't have it online yet as the 5K was yet to be run when we left. Funny thing, if I had been in the 25-29 (I think) I would have finished third. And if I had been on the 30-34 (I think) I would have finished second.

I will post links as soon as they are available.
Overall a good experience.