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Attended Japanese high school and finished in March 2020. Was very lucky to be able to be a member of a very good team of runners at my high school, even though I was injured most of the time and was not able to be much of a contributor. Am currently doing an Engineering internship at a large manufacturer of Automotive transmissions, etc. It is really exciting. In spring of 2021, if COVID-19 has subsided, I am planning to serve an LDS mission, after which I plan to go to college and study Engineering.

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PM: Did a good warm up. Today was the 5K time trial to see who fills the spot on the Ekiden A team. I was feeling really rested and very good today.

The temperature at race time was 27C (80F) and 61% humidity. The sun was out, which made it feel hot, especially in the track. I was hoping for clouds. It was cloudy all morning, but the sun came out just before we ran.

Everyone ran the time trial today except two of the girls who are already on the A team. They are preparing for a big road race this weekend.

My strategy was just to try and stay with the top runners as long as I could. I felt really good in the race. In the last two laps I started dropping back, it was me and jun chan together. We both crossed the finish in 16:56, but Jun chan edged me out by a nose at the end. It was a big PR for me. First time under 17 minutes for 5K. But it will not be enough to make the A team. There is a 1st year student (equivalent to a sophmore in the US) who was faster than both Jun chan and me. Tomorrow will be the announcement of the teams.

Did a cool down run after the race.

I am really tired.

This evening, my parents took me out to dinner. They know how hard I have been working for this and even though it didn't exactly work out as I had hoped, I got a PR and they said that all of my hard work deserved a celebration.

Tomorrow, official team practice begins.

Comments
From Eugene on Mon, Aug 26, 2019 at 08:32:42 from 174.223.8.49

great job Eva. you have a great future as a runner in whatever degree you choose regardless of your spot on a varsity team.

From Eva Splaine on Mon, Aug 26, 2019 at 16:00:41 from 108.61.201.170

Thanks Eugene!

From Holt on Mon, Aug 26, 2019 at 16:24:40 from 204.113.55.120

Very impressive

From Nora Jo on Mon, Aug 26, 2019 at 18:37:03 from 73.102.192.105

Great job! Your parents were correct! You deserved a dinner out for your exemplary, determined efforts! Congratulations on the PR!

From Eva Splaine on Mon, Aug 26, 2019 at 21:09:52 from 108.61.201.170

Thank you Mr. Holt and Nora.

From Rob Murphy on Mon, Aug 26, 2019 at 21:19:07 from 67.177.30.39

Congratulations Eva. That's a huge milestone.

From Sarah! on Mon, Aug 26, 2019 at 21:26:16 from 67.166.114.94

Nice job Eva! That’s very impressive. One thing that my coaches always said to us was that any of us hitting a PR is just as much a cause for celebration as our top girl winning conference is. You worked so hard for this and breaking 17 is very, very good, especially for someone as young as you.

From Jason D on Mon, Aug 26, 2019 at 21:43:46 from 73.144.88.57

Congrats, Eva. I'd echo what Eugene said.

From Eva Splaine on Tue, Aug 27, 2019 at 16:59:37 from 108.61.201.170

Mr. Murphy, Sarah, Jason Thank you so much for your encouragement. That is what I like about the FRB; everybody is helping and encouraging each other.

Sarah..good luck at BYUI. I didn't even know that that school existed until you mentioned it on your blog. I notice that they also have a Mechanical Engineering BS degree. I have been leaning toward BYU, but I think I might also consider BYUI as a potential school.

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