Coach told us in the slow heat that 2:30 were unacceptable for how fast we were and told us to aim for low 2:20s. So I was shooting for low 2:20s. I decided to get out quicker today since I always let myself get trapped at the back and then have to work up which I'm not really good at doing. I got out so fast though that I took the lead at about 200 meters in and ran a 1:03ish first lap. I was feeling strong that first 400 and it was pretty exciting to be in first but I died out on the last lap and lost the lead with less than 200 meters to go. I'm pretty mad at myself for going out so fast but happy with my time. |