17:52.6

I'm pleased with the race this morning, although my training partner John beat me (in 17:51.5). It was a good, hard consistent effort throughout. I probably should've kicked sooner and I also struggled with clear mental focus with 1500m or so to go (until there were 400m or so to go--then the mind was willing but the body objected).

I topped out at 154 HR, and averaged 147, numbers that indicate I was right where I should've been (compared to a 155 max). This race gives me great information in planning future workouts. I am currently 17th in the world (of 788) in my age group.

Splits were as follows:

3:34.4
7:08.8 (3:34.4)
I hit the mid point in 8:56.6
10:44.4 (3:35.6)
14:20.8 (3:36.4)
17:52.6 (3:31.8)

With warm/cool I rowed 10K total. All in all a good workout.