directions_run Run • May 14, 2025, 3:44 a.m.

What a race! I think this meet went very well for me. In terms of racing, this was definitely the most focused I've been all season. I came into the meet with a clear goal: win the heat. I saw that everyone's PRs were around where mine was, and since I knew I could do much better than the 4:57 I ran at the South dual meet I was convinced I would be able to do it. My plan was to stay right behind the leader for the first three laps and then win in the kick for the last 400. As soon as we left the waterfall start I was just behind a south kid and stuck with him for the first lap. While I drifted off of him little by little, I kept pushing myself and recommitting myself to staying as close to him as possible. Around lap 3, I was passed by an LT guy. I made him fight for it and we went neck and neck from the 100 to the 250 mark but he eventually broke out. Last lap I pushed myself but realized I wouldn't be able to be at him. I threw myself into the last 50 meters when I saw the couple guys trying to pass me in my peripheral and gave it everything I had to make it in second place. Overall I think I raced it very well, probably better than I've raced any meet in my life. Hoping to bring that same energy to Thursday's race! And we can't forget Owen breaking five by the skin of his teeth. It was so awesome to see the alumns and the seniors show up for everyone as well. Amazing night all around.