1500m race at PLU in Tacoma. My legs felt really good today. I did my usual warmup routine (20ish minutes + strides/drills). I got out well, my goal was to come through 800m in 2:10 and that's right about where I was. 2:10/2:11, I felt fantastic and was moving up quickly on the leaders. However, it was pouring during the race, and I was tucked in behind a nice pack and runners and got hosed by their feet for that first 800m. Right after 800, my whole body tightened and I slowed (50s from 800-1100m). A last lap of 67 left me at 4:08. Neck, chest, arms, hamstrings, quads... it was a pretty intense sensation.
I felt like the tightening was mostly from the cold water on my legs. I felt great early in the race, and afterwards I didn't feel particularly winded. I didn't feel like acid was responsible for it, and I find that encouraging. I think I'm ready for a big jump in times.
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