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State Championship Meet @ Bates

February 21, 2011 (Morning)

Exercise Type: Run

Weather: N/A

Comments:
So... everything went better than expected. I scored in three events--the 4x8, 800, and 4x2--and we won States.

The 4x8 was, once again, frustrating. We were all supposed to go all out, because we needed to win to make New Englands. However, once again, I was the only one who did so. Henry and Sam ran in the 2:13s, and Thomas ran a 2:08. On the other hand, I ran a 2:07.mid (PR!), and we still got second with what was honestly a pitiful time--8:46. Somehow we still made New Englands with that time, so we're still going, albeit with a slow seed time.

Anyway, I scored in the open 800 with a 7th place finish, which was good for one whole point. Unfortunately, that was my last shot at the Sophomore record, and I missed it by a long shot (I ran 2:08.33, while the record is in the 2:04s). I guess I'll have to live with second best.

Lastly, the 4x2 went much better than expected. We ran a 1:37 instead of a 1:35 because Will wasn't on the squad, but we still managed to pull off a win, meaning we're going to New Englands. Of course, since I was just an alternate, Will will take his spot back so they can hopefully break 1:35 at the fast track at the Reggie Lewis Center. I would have been bummed, but at least I still get to go on the 4x8 team. My leg was around 25.2.

A good meet all in all, and I'm just happy that my season isn't quite over yet. Onwards to New Englands!