Today I ran a 5:55.02 mile. Qualifying is a 5:54.24.....less than .8 of a second away! I knew what splits I had to run going into the race and I also knew I couldn't fall asleep in the middle of it, like I tend to do. I wasn't really nervous throughout the day, however there were periods of lots of nerves. I tried to get to sleep early last night, but ended up going to bed a little past 11. I had a good linden sub for lunch and I was totally ready to qualify. I had a sinking feeling that I wasn't going to qualify today, but come reeeeally close...I just knew it. Other than qualifying, I can't really complain about my race. I hit my splits (for the most part, I think I heard one 46???!) and I did not fade that much in the middle. The mile actually went by rather quickly and I was surprised when there was only three laps to go. It totally felt fine and I definitely could have pushed harder. So, next time I run the mile, I will qualify. And I hope my shins hold up. They don't feel as bad as they did yesterday, which is a good sign..
17 minute cool down inside and outside. I iced in the middle of this and my shins felt totally fine.
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