Race number 2 of this fledgling season is slated to go off tomorrow at 6:20 PM PST. It will be my second attempt at the 1500 meter distance this year, and I'm pretty freaking pumped for it.
The heat I'm in is pretty stacked, to say the least, check out the heat sheet below to see some of the names that will be in the race. (Note Boaz Lalang who has a 3:35 PR, nbd)
Heat Sheets ---> http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/asu/sports/c-track/auto_pdf/2012-13/misc_non_event/2012asufinalheats.pdf
But, I go in not nervous, and not intimidated. I just want to run my race, be smart, push the 3rd lap, and hopefully break 3:50 for the first time.
I was definitely race rusty the last time out, and I think, mentally, I'll be sharper this time around. The main goal is to just keep progressing as the season wears on, the more I progress, the longer my season will be.
For me, this season is really just a re-introduction of track racing and getting back in the competitive state of mind. I've been away from it for awhile, and I really want to focus on getting that mental edge back into place for the next 3 years.
Just gotta keep my eyes on the real prize, 2016, plug away, and try to prepare myself the best that I can.
In the meantime I'm gonna enjoy the hell out of this shorter stuff, and fall back in love, once again, with track racing.
I'll update tomorrow on Facebook and Twitter (@Nackhilton) pre-race, and post-race from Tempe.
Catch you on the flipside.
Nicholas Hilton: The Moderately Talented Distance Runner
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