Ran the neighborhood streets by the hotel in Winter Park before heading to the State Meet at Showalter Field. Ran about 1.75 miles before feeling ready to do the planned 8Xquarter mile with 3 minutes jog/walk rest. First 4 were still a little rough at 86, 87, 87, 85, but the last 4 were all at 81 and felt pretty good. Bit over a mile back to the hotel after the last quarter. The meet was an absolute blast. Maclay had a boy and/or girl in just about every event, so our little contingent of parents/coaches was fired up all evening. I think Travis relied a little too much on his senior teammate through 1200 (they went 68, 71, 72), and really didn't pay enough attention to the pack. He easily could have stuck to the back of the lead pack (he did 68 for last lap) and run 4-5 seconds faster, and maybe grab 7th-8th place for a spot on the podium (8th was 4:37.8 and T ran 4:40.2 for 11th place) - live and learn. The boys' team was leading by 10 points before the 3200, but the expected team winner placed 3 guys in the top 3 spots for 24 points to seal the deal. |