Notes
3 x 3200 @ LT (11:00 adjusted to 11:24 for heat)
1 x 1600 @ 8K GP (5:18 adjusted to 5:28 for heat)
2 min between all.
Well the heat made this tough for sure, but I'm happy with my preparation and performance. In a group with Tyler, Dan, and Brian. Fought through some tough weather and cramps but ran well ultimately.
SET 1: Running pretty comfortably, came through 1600 in 5:40. Knowing we were a few seconds fast, we hung back a bit in the last 800, but slightly too much to come through in 5:48. Error in judgment only, conservative start.
SET 2: Poured on a little more effort to make up for 1. Ran evenly, 5:34 and 5:36. Getting warm though, stomach a little sloshy/crampy, assuming from a little too much water too close to practice.
SET 3: Heat seemed to be taking its toll on Tyler and Brian as they led a slow 800 (2:55). I moved up to help out and inject a little pace. First 1600 in 5:40 so a good recovery on that second 800 (2:45) and then next 1600 at 5:37. Brian faded a bit. Dan out with stomach problems. TYLER DIDN'T FADE (HAPPY TYLER?).
GP 1600 (HAPPY COACH?): Ran this one on my own after 400. Split 2:42-2:40 without racing it. Could have gone faster but there will be a time and place for that. Tyler and Brian about 13s back.
(Sorry for the diary.)
Definitely excited for Saturday. I'm hungry.