B.A.A. 10K M55-59: Bertrand Stands Alone

• Sole finisher: Shawn Bertrand was the only M55-59 finisher, claiming the age-group title in 48:05.
• Pace: Bertrand averaged 7:44 per mile across the 10K on a brutally hot 93°F morning in Boston.

Shawn Bertrand of Mont Vernon, NH had no competition in the M55-59 age group on Sunday — but the conditions made sure this was no formality. Racing in 93°F heat with a 15 mph wind, simply finishing in 48:05 at a 7:44-per-mile clip deserves recognition on its own terms.

As the lone M55-59 finisher, Bertrand takes the age-group title outright. The heat in Boston this morning was the real opponent, and he handled it.