Wow Jim, that's one heck of a high Age Grade! So close to your goal and such improvement. You must be excited to do it again. You'll be sure to get it since you're so close. How inspiring! Congratulations! Your training is really working!

Steve

Jim-
Great job getting back on track! Excellent effort and a fine time. Your training is solid and I believe in my heart that you will get 39:xx in the fall if you stay consistent and uninjured throughout the summer.

You are right that the race is most difficult in the final third. That's where you need confidence that your training is solid and must push through the pain and believe that you can still hold on to that pace that continues to get more difficult.

This time must be a big boost for you. I'm sure you will have renewed vigor for that sub40 attempt later in the year.

Congratulations!

(I wanna be like you...when I grow up...--check that...if I grow up )

You are amazing.

I sure hope you are able to trim those 3 seconds/mile that HuskeyDon suggests. I am looking forward to reading about that 10K.

In the meantime, stay healthy and thanks for inspiring us.

Jim - sounds like a good run, and I'm sure 40 minutes will fall.

Your training seems to be paying off... good luck with it.

Ray

Jim,
Awesome performance! Stay healthy. You gotta love the thrill of the chase!!!