Notes
I was the slowest seed in the fast heat. I knew there were some fast guys in there, some seeded at 4:00, so I didn't want to get caught up in their pace. I ran from the back of the pack for three laps. I ran a very even split race. I came around the turn and started to kick with 300 meters left. My legs responded great and I caught three people in the last 300. Closed in 65 seconds.
I still kinda felt like I had more left in the tank so I think I could work a little harder on laps two and three and still be able to have a fast last lap. Maybe I should try to make my move next time with about 450 left. That way I can still pass some people on a straightaway but it will allow me to work a little harder than for just the last 300.
All in all a very encouraging 1500 debut. It's equivalent to about a 4:27 mile which would be a PR by like 12 seconds!