Notes
16:10.53 5000m in heat 3 @ NIRCA Nationals. Got off the line kinda slow, and found myself near the back of the field. Saw Jacob was leading so I slowly made my way up to him. Hit 400 in ~76, got to Jacob around 700 in and hit 800 in ~2:31. Focused on moving up the field after that and staying smooth. Hit the 16 in 5:04.7 and felt really strong. Second mile I just tried to not get too complacent and slowly move through the field, told myself I would go for it the last mile. Second 1600 in 5:13.7, only 2 seconds off my 3200 pr, and still felt in control. With ~1600 to go I had gotten a little complacent and was kinda on my own, a Kentucky guy passed and I pushed to stay with him, and sat on him until the bell. With 400 to go I really went for it and and passed the Kentucky guy, 3rd 1600 was 5:16.3. Pushed the last 200 hard, but got passed by the Kentucky guy in the final 10-20, might have been able to hold him off, but I didn't notice him until he had passed me, and by that point it was too late to react. Last 200 in 35.5. Really great race, probably my best one so far in college. Couldn't stop smiling for like an hour afterwards. Also had a ton of fun cheering on the heats after mine, and the other events. what a great weekend.