2:19 on 70-80 miles per week.

5k @ 16:18

Isn't that a bit faster than planned? I don't remember.

Anyway, GO Phil!

Yeah, looks like 5:15s. So a bit quicker than the conservative half split they talked about. But it seems like there is a big group rolling at that pace. Probably smart to just tuck in and go with it.

Also interesting that zach levet went through 5k in 16:19. It will be a miracle if he can keep that pace

10K 32:39

05:16/mile pace

First 5 k 16:18 and 10 k at 32.39 , I hope Phil is feeling great and just can`t run slower? 30 sec up to 10 k faster than race plan.

Here's the link:

https://www.athlinks.com/event/3241/results/Event/891887/Course/1723361/Bib/596

15K 49:24

Must be slightly uphill, everyone seemed to slow down a little bit for that 5K

Looks like Phil is no longer with group as he is 8 sec behind Levett

indeed

the next 5k is full of downhills, it should be faster

Difference is now 12 seconds

20K 1:06:26

While I don't think Levet should be any kind of benchmark, that 20k split didn't look too great. Hopefully it's just a low spot for Phil.

Looks like game over at 20k. Too bad. Let's hope he'll hold on for a PR

What was Phil's original plan to cross the half in?

Zach was running a lot of 80-100 miles weeks + 30 min 10 km

So, no wonder if he runs 2:18-2:20

1:10:03 HM

He could do it with a slight negative split

Half in 1:10:03. Seems to be suffering a bit from that too-fast opening 10k.