20k and 30k Records

Won the 20k in the State Record time of 1:15:04, beating Charles Taylors 1994 time of 1:23:58.
The race unfolded beautifully.
Mark Dolph held a 600-800 meter lead at the 10k mark. I gradually closed until I caught him at 16k.
I had used up a lot of energy to catch him and I was struggling,but when he commented on my impressive surge to catch him , I lied and told him I was feeling great. We ran together for 1000 meters then I surged ahead,waiting for a response that didn't come.I finished 25 seconds ahead of him. The key for me was running negative splits 38:44/36:22.
The next 10k I needed to complete the 30k, was relatively uneventful. I was tired but managed to hold my position and win in 1:55:22.There was no previous record for a 54 year old so I got a freebie.

* The 36:22 split is significant because the State Record for the 10k is 36:16. I am certain if I stay on course I can blow that one away.