Notes
Upstate Classic 1500, fast heat with Ben, Bobby; Sean, Tyler, Colin, Cish, and some UAlbany jabronis, so I figured it would be a FAST race, and it delivered. Plan going in was just to work hard, stay in contact and get dragged along to a fast time. Honestly was realllly thinking that I wasn't gonna run fast today, weighed in heavy this morning, feeling pretty junky all week and on the shakeout / warmup my legs felt pretty dead. BUT I had a great race! Despite not being psyched up I went through my warmup as usual and got myself feeling alright during strides. Once the gun went off I was FOCUSED. Typical start, right to the back but it was alright as the pace was hot. Moved up throughout the first 3 laps as I felt gaps forming in front of me, all in all felt like I was great in responding quickly. Hit the final lap at 3:00, knew I had a great race going and fought hard to the end but I was definitely really tying up the last lap, probably my slowest and I could feel my stride really tightening up.
Very happy with this race, an 8(?) second 1500 PR and purdy gives it a 4:27 mile, strength = speed! Also a good moral, can run well even when I don't think I should be ready to... In shape! Very happy with the way my season is going so far, I feel like stuff is finally falling into place. Looking for that W and ECAC Q at LLs next week, letsss goooo!