I ran 2 mile shake out in the morning. I was at my nephew's baptism all afternoon but hurried to the meet as soon as I could, and it was close. I ran into the bullpen as the first heat of the 3200 had started... uh oh. I jogged on the outside of the track and did a lot of strides while waiting. First lap I was right next to another girl. My first lap was what it should be-74. Then I took the lead. Bill told me to run a 5:20 first mile and that was all I was focused on. I ran a 5:24 and felt tired. The fifth lap the girl behind me got ahead. She started gapping me, but I knew I had to hold on or I would die and get passed like yesterday. I could hear the third girl behind me and I knew she was close. When I heard my last split I knew I could break 11 so I stuck it out and kicked hard. I finished with a 10:56! A 20 second PR and I broke 11! I was so happy and I do believe in new days. After everyone else finished, I ran 8 miles cool down and another 4 at home. | 