One of my worst 400s ever. I was in the outside lane and when everyone passed me, I kept my pace too high. By the break at 250m, I was nearly toast. My first 200m was probably faster than my actual 200m race, which was pretty slow too. I rigged up hard with 50 to go, barely moving when I crossed the line. Choked. Bummed.
Ok, reluctantly, I admit to the embarrassing times: 58.94 - 400m / 26.04 - 200m
A similar start to my indoor season in 2012 ... but that year I won Nationals so... I guess I have no where to go but up. Amazing how it's actually harder and more taxing to run a slower time when going out too fast. I've run faster in practice with much less effort. I barely had anything left for the 200m. It was hard. I lagged a bit at the end of the 200m.
Hip / upper ham is sore. No serious issues.
Photo: checking in for the 400m.... one of the guys said he thought I was about 37. I could almost have a son that age.
Diet for the past 2 days:
ReplyDeleteWed:
tea + raw sugar, 1/2 c. yogurt with nuts and raisins, 4 figs, 1 head lettuce, 1 zucchini, large can tuna
Thurs.:
tea + raw sugar, protein shake, 4 figs, 1 head lettuce, 1 can fish, cappuccino
No wonder you rigged...