ACT Masters 5000m Championships Steve 1st 17:25.98 Me 2nd 17:26.49

ACT Masters final race of the season over 5000m. I had a tough day or two with back spasms which I had under control during the warm up and race. I wasn't confident enough to wear spikes, ditched them for some light trainers to smooth the ride. Perfect weather under lights with just a breeze. Many slower runners to lap was all that slowed us down running in lane two (cost 10 seconds by my watch). I led from start until a lap to go running spot on 3:30/km, we clawed back a few seconds in the final run to the line. A new club M60 record by 33 seconds for me breaking former age marathon record holder Peter Kallio's time set in 1997. Recent PB for Steve who ran a perfect race. A good hitout just over a week before Australian Masters Athletics Championships. Pizza awaited us at the finish.

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Ewen said…
Good photo! Well done Bruce and Steve. That's a great record to break. Hope the form continues to Nationals and beyond.
March 25, 2022 at 7:54 PM
Secret Blog for Killing Track PBs said…
Thanx Ewen, We are both in form at the right time
March 26, 2022 at 11:13 AM
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