Day 2 of Nationals. I ran 3 miles in the morning and my calves were really tight and sore. They told us the mile would be earlier so I began to warm up earlier, but the meet was behind and I had a lot of time. I got 3 miles warm up, a lot of drills and strides. Looking around at the other girls, most of them looked like they were ready to puke and we hadn't even run yet! I was just happy to be running and enjoying every moment of my last high school race. There were only nine girls in the race and we were a tight pack the first 2 laps. I was torn with whether to run wide and with the front or run by the rail. After 2 laps the lead girl broke away and the group spread way out. I got gapped and was on my own. It was hard to run alone and be chasing. The last lap I forced myself not to give up and to kick to close the gap. I closed the gap and beat one of the girls in the group I was chasing. I didn't feel quite as good as yesterday after and my calves were so tight. But I was happy I had the opportunity to compete at nationals and what a great way to finish senior season! | 