After yesterday's 800m race it would be easy to suggest I'm far out of shape having finished last, almost 2 seconds slower than the guy in front of me. Heck, for a minute I began to believe that too. But after talking with coach and looking back on my training I'm actually quite pleased with yesterday's performance. Here's the thing, I had done one major speed workout leading up to yesterday's race, that workout was on Tuesday. So my 1:48.0 for last place was run almost entirely on the endurance I had built while at altitude. Which, when you think about it, ain't too shabby! Im also healthy, which is the best news. It just looked bad because I was racing the worlds best 800 meter runners. Moving forward, it's speed time. Lots of speed work as often as I can.
Next up, heading to Massachusetts for an 800m at the ADRIAN MARTINEZ CLASSIC on June 2nd!
Stay tuned! The season has just begun!