Kevin Castille crushes M40 American record in 10K at Stanford. Only five days after winning the masters division at the Carlsbad 5000 in 14:57, new M40 Kevin Castille of Kentucky went after the kiddies at the Stanford Invitational on Friday night. He took 19th. But his real goal was a qualifying time for the Eugene Olympic Trials. Mission accomplished. He clocked 28:57.88 — only 36 seconds behind winner Dathan Ritzenhein, the Olympian. The listed American record is 30:04.43 by Paul Aufdemberge in 2005. The listed WR is 28:30.88 by Finnish Olympian Martti Vainio in 1991. At Carlsbad on Sunday, Kevin told an interviewer: “I just turned 40 on March 17 and wanted to start the Masters off right.” Castille said he hoped to qualify for the Trials in the 10,000 meters. Since the B “provisional” standard is 29:00, he’s almost assured of being in the field. The A standard is 28:15. Kevin ran the 10K at the 2004 Trials but didn’t finish.
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The funniest thing is that JEFF posted this...sneaky Jeff trying to make everyone forget he is old too! Once you are over 30, you are old.
I thought I read the 10k World Record was set over the weekend too by a dude in Italy, now I'm having trouble locating the news for it. It may have been a road record though.
poor ben always gets lumped in with me. also, thanks for reminding me that my age is no excuse.
Aufdemberge is from Michigan - pretty amazing guy. I have another friend in Michigan (from Canada) who just turned 40 and was running low 14's for 5k a few years ago. Pretty sick.
Yes, Ryan, this one was for me too--but, I didn't want to put myself in the title.
Shoot man, I am old enough to be included in these things now! Plus since you and Ben don't live here, I have to carry the torch of oldness.
Old is the new young.
speaking of getting older. *cough*me*cough
@rm- carry the torch because i'm to frail?
2-frail should be your masters name
Kris, I will bear your cross. It is now my burden as you have passed into the shadow realm.
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