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Illinois Club Peaks 1500m Heat 2
Got a little redemption after a poor showing in the 800. I was honestly expecting this to go pretty awfully following the 8, but I'm guessing the lack of expectations ended up really helping me out. Didn't even take my spikes off or put sweats on in between the races, just jogged around and did some drills/strides.
Gun went off and Hanskat immediately went to the front. Fell in right at the back of the lead pack and just tried to stay comfortable. Wasn't concerned with time at all, and just stared at Eli's bouncing, golden flow. After the first lap, I realized that I actually felt pretty good. Made a surge to the front at 800m to go as Hanskat started to slow up. Wasn't too confident I'd be able to hold the move the whole way, but my goal for the race was to be aggressive and lead the race at some point, so it seemed like as good a moment as I was going to get. Led the whole 3rd lap, but coming up on the bell, I could feel the guys behind me starting to get ready to make their move. Wasn't feeling particularly hot for the kick until I head AC/DC's Thunderstruck playing over the loudspeaker as I came through the bell. Started laughing to myself just as Ryan made a move to pass me. Let him go by but didn't give up the inside and let him break the wind on the back straight. With 200 to go I started to accelerate and got away for the W.
Technically a 1500 PR and close to a converted outdoor PR, so not so bad. I've definitely got a lot more in the tank for this race. Want to run a few more in the future!