Woke up this morning and ate half a bagel. Then I went to the track around 8:30 am. Both girls and boys had 3 heats of the 1600 and I was in the last heat. First lap was 1:09 which was too slow. Then we picked up the pace for the next 2 laps. I passed Nathan on the home stretch of the 3rd lap and kicked it in for a PR -- 4:27 and qualified for state. We did a mile or so cool down with Timpview, Hayden, and Dustin. Surprisingly, my legs held up really well. By the time the 800 came around I was ready. I ran a 60 first lap and a 60 second lap to get another PR -- 2:00 and qualified for state. I got second in the race though, a guy from Ogden outkicked me on the last stretch. Five minutes after the race my legs were still fine and coach wanted me to run the Medley 800. The 200 guys did a good job getting us in a good position and Mitch held his own. When Mitch handed the baton to me we were in 3rd by about 2 seconds. I ran a 61 first lap and a 61 second lap and pulled ahead for the win. Unfortunately, we got disqualified from a bad handoff with the 200 guys. They should have taken Mitch and me out of the race. It's ok though, now I know I can run back to back 800s. My legs are still fine, but really tired. I don't think I'm going to be too sore though, so that's a good sign. It's been a lot easier to run multiple events this year, probably from all the extra miles I've been putting in. Anyway, great way to start off the season -- 3 PRs and qualified for my 3 events. Looking forward to a 2 week break between track meets so I will be ready for the next one. | 