NJ Striders 3000M Track

10:08.9
2nd overall
Date: July 10, 2008
Location: Mahwah High School, NJ
I have not raced much on the track since college, however it is definitely a change from the roads. I did race the NJ Striders track meet two weeks ago, that time running the mile in 5:06.5 for 4th out of 6. The race went out a little slower than I was hoping for (800m in 2:47, 1600m in 5:32), however since there was a fair amount of wind on the backstretch of the track I did not want to lead if I did not have to. There was a pack of 5 of us until about 800 to go when the leader picked up the pace; I went with him however just not as fast. He won by about 5 seconds. Before the race I was hoping to run under 10:00, however was still satisfied with the result since I did not really suffer until the last 800.

Glen Rock 9/11 Tribute 5K

17:32.8
3rd overall out of 283
Pace/Mile: 5:40
Age Grade: 78.93%
Date: July 4, 2008
Weather: Sunny 72 degrees (it felt warmer and humid)
Splits (5:29, 11:29) I believe these are wrong, however the course is certified so I believe the overall time is accurate.