New Paltz half marathon: Spencer wins in 1:09:10

Spencer Johnson’s sizzling June of road races continued on Sunday in New Paltz at the Father’s Day New Paltz Challenge half marathon. The race is directed by New Paltz based chiropractor/endurance sports therapy guru Dr. David Ness. Ness is a great friend to our program. He comes to Marist once a week and treats our athletes with great care and great success, so it was nice to support his race. Spencer won the half marathon in 1:09:10.20 – sub-1:10 on a hilly course and admittedly still a little tired from his great effort in Litchfield the week prior. Marist Running Alum Omar Perez, now racing for the Fleet Feet Poughkeepsie Elite Team, was fifth overall in 1:20:56.20. Rising junior Matthew Hawker had a solid long run, placing sixth in 1:22:26.30. Loyal Marist Running alum Stefan Morton was there cheering on his good buddy Spencer and taking photos. Good stuff. Here are Spencer’s splits from his watch:

Mile 1: 5:18.00
Mile 2: 5:15.53
Mile 3: 5:13.79
Mile 4: 5:26.95
Mile 5: 5:21.37
Mile 6: 5:23.92
Mile 7: 5:28.22
Mile 8: 5:27.4
Mile 9: 5:21.09
Mile 10: 5:15.20
Mile 11: 5:04.65
Mile 12: 5:04.76
Mile 13: 5:09.66
Mile 0.1: 0:30.4
Official time: 1:09.10

Omar: 1:20:56 (5th overall)
Hawker: 1:22:26 (6th overall)
Stefan: 0:00:00