Day 1 of state- I can't believe it is already the end of the season, and my last time running at state! I ran 2 miles shake out before getting on the bus. The 1600 race was at the beginning of the meet and the bus got there as they were calling final call. I did a few strides then did a lot of drills while waiting in the bull pen. Then the race. I took the lead at the end of the first curve and focused on staying on the INSIDE of the lane, ha. I can't remember my lap splits but I was so nervous and running scared. I had no idea how close the next girl was but I knew she would be close and kicking to pass me. I started to pick up the pace with 500 to go, and still had the lead at the gun lap. I was running scared and didn't react just like at BYU. Before the 200 a girl passes me and took the lead. I swung to her right as we headed down the home stretch. I was so close and gave it my all to get ahead, but she was doing the same. About 10 meters before the finish line, my stride was off and I stumbled and was pretty sure I was going to fall and not finish, but I recovered and finished. I was second by .18 of a second. I gave it my all to fight, but I wish I could have been more confident when I did have the lead. I ran 3 miles cool down and a mile later. My legs felt pretty good after my race until later in the afternoon. | 