56.66
An improvement from last week, but .75 slower than I ran here last year, and .98 slower than 2 yrs ago. Still an M55 World Lead and a time that would've won M55 Nationals every year since '13. This was my fifth race in 3 yrs at this fine facility. The other races were: 55.68, 55.91, 56.62, 56.69. So, room for improvement, but I didn't taper at all for this meet... I worked out on Friday. So, this... just another event run workout.
I've always been fortunate to have good lanes here, but not today: lane 2. That definitely cost a few tenths. When I ran 55.68, I had lane 5, which is my favorite.
I could see race clocks at 200m and 300m, and I think my splits were a tad shy of the 26/40 goal ... more like 26.2, 40.6... and my last 100m was fairly weak, probably 16ish.
Perhaps by the time I get to Korea in March, I'll be back to the 55s. This year, I really didn't have an off season except for Nov. So, started late and the Nationals are early... so that may be the difference. But, I think I could run sub 56 in NM.
I'm planing to do some significant work Sun and Monday, light workout Tues, off Wed and Thursday. 400m Nationals on Friday. Should be ready.
Good running. Best of luck for nationals - sub 56!
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