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Conference 8k

November 2, 2019 (Afternoon)

Exercise Type: Run

Comments:
2.5 up
5 race (28:27)
1 down (a generous estimate)

Never thought I would eat General Tso's chicken with fried rice as a pre-meet dinner the night before, especially for a championship race. But nonetheless, that seemed like the best option at the outlet mall in Gettysburg where we ate. High school me would be very mad.

Anyways, I've been excited for this race for a long long time. I knew that the course was a little long perhaps, and so I had even more reason to not focus on times and just race by feel and try to compete with the other teams in the conference. I don't know any of my splits. Went out with Will and co. but then split off from them at some point, not sure when. Just focused on working my way up the ladder of goats until I caught up to Simon with about 200 to go. Felt like I was extremely focused and ready to compete. I didn't get passed by a single runner the entire race after the one mile mark. Simon and I stayed together for a short bit, and then he broke off with a strong kick. I felt like I kicked strong too, but not enough energy to stay with Simon. I don't know if I have much more to say about this race. It went well because I raced smart and focused on pushing myself in each individual moment. It also went well because I put in a lot of hard work this summer and this season. I hope this is only the beginning for the improvements I can make as a runner. I'm so excited for the track seasons, but first, we have some unfinished business at regionals and beyond. Those guys are gonna kill it.