Taking advantage of the amazingly cool weather, very dry, sunny, 71º. Time to do the heavy stuff now. I did a few of these workouts in March. Today, my fastest set of 2 x 600m. Took ample rest between the 600s but not full, about 15 min.
Hoka trainers on
stretches, drills, 2 x 100m, 50m
600m - 1:40.78 (31.32, 34.06, 35.40 / 65.38 / 35.40)
600m - 1:40.01 (30.91, 33.66, 35.44 / 64.57 / 35.44)
500m - 80.72 (29.28, 33.65, 17.79 / 62.93, 17.79)
300m - 45.50
The 600s were draining so my 500 and 300 suffered. By the time I got to the 300m, I felt hobbled and toasted. These 600s were a bit faster than 800m race pace. If I could go out in 1:41.5, and run the last 200m in 36, that would be 2:17.5, pushing my limit. Push it too hard and rig... lose lots of time. It's a risk. The other day I went out in 32 and it seemed too hard. Today went out in 31 and didn't seem quite as hard.
Damn, seems like the 800m will have to have a prelim in M60. Crazy. Looks like they will have at least 15. That really sucks. I haven't registered yet, but I'm actually the fastest seed so far. William C., the top seed, 2:16.00 is fake. This guy has been racing since 2017 and has never run below 2:30. Ran 2:37 a few weeks ago.
UPDATE: I just asked the question to Jerry, Master Track Chair about the 800m prelim. He said:
"So there's no 800 preliminary round. Sections on time. We're verifying seed times where they make a difference in seeding." - Jerry Bookin-Weiner, USATF Masters Chair
Good news. Chances are better that I will in fact race the 800m. My chances are as good in the 800m as in any event I think. My 2:19.22 would have won the M60 800m every year 2014 - 19. My biggest problem is lack of experience, having run this race officially only twice in my life, and only once in 6 yrs.
Band work and prehab tomorrow.
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The Trials
Have been enjoying the USA Olympic Track and Field Trials every night Fri-Mon. Starts again Thur-Sun. I was particularly sad to see what is likely the end of Justin Gatlin's career. He and Marvin Bracey went down with injuries. They both had times that would have possibly made the team if they weren't injured. Happy to see the young guys like Jewett in the 800m, and Kerley in the 100m make the team. Allison Felix seemed to be one of the only of the 'old guard' to make the team (400m). We likely witnessed the last races of Lashawn Merritt, Justin Gatlin, Natasha Hastings, Mike Rodgers, and maybe others. Shocking to see AR holder, clear favorite to not only make the team but to win the 800m in Tokyo, Donavan Brazier NOT make the team and finish LAST in the final. No guarantees in this sport. You bring it or you don't. The idea is to be so good, that you can win with your B-game. There is no one like that in these US Olympic Trials except for maybe Ryan Crouser, who broke the WR in the shot put by 10 inches. I really think even Noah Lyles is in peril of not making this team, judging by his 100m.
I think Gatlin spoke for all of us, especially us older athletes when he said:
"You never realize as an athlete there's going to be an end, 'til the end comes."- Justin Gatlin
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