Notes
I did what I could. Gave it everything. Blacked out briefly after I finished. Went to the well and it wasn't as shiny as usual. Felt weak - my legs kinda gave out on me a few times during the race and I had to will 'em to keep trucking along. Considering my stomach flu situation earlier in the week, and the fact that I was still 4lbs under my normal 121 when I ran, the weakness makes sense. Not the finish I wanted.
Its odd, because it almost feels like completely sucking (I mean this from both a team standpoint and individually) would sting less than running mediocre. As it is, the world looks at 20th and says, "well, I guess they just weren't good enough." But if we had bombed and gotten like last place, people might look and say, "whoah what happened to Wartburg? They could've been top 10 if they had run to their potential." I hate that I feel that way about it.
46th place and 20th place both just really freaking piss me off.
Eli - You are an All American. I am incredibly proud of how you fought through a generally pretty rough season and won in the end. I have learned so much from you. I think part of me will always be looking for you running next to me, stride for stride.
On to track.