Photo: Tore Amundøy)
Yesterday I ran my first indoor meet in six years and I didn't accomplish what I came for. I went out really controlled with 34 and 35 seconds. Then Lisbeth carried on for almost two laps, and I was up in the lead again at 800m in 2.22. Not lightning quick, but I was aiming for a controlled start and then working really hard from 1000m and in.
It was a weird feeling where I felt really light and fine. Very controlled. But when Ingeborg went up in the lead it was just like I couldn't be bothered to push and chase... I hate that feeling.
Since last night I've gone through my race and the impressions. I did one big mistake and that was that I lost track of the laps.. Gee, I'm getting old, huh?! The bell rang and the sign showed two laps to go. I got confused and didn't even try to sprint. Big mistake!
I guess I didn't concentrate very well after I had done part one in the race - to start out relaxed and run controlled. I need to start working on better focus and work tasks at the end of races too. The good thing though; I felt I could have run in the same pace for many more laps...
I will bring the annoying feelings with in to my training and remind me that I have to chase better next time.
4 comments:
Interesting feelings you've got there. I have experienced much of the same things in my races, but then more on 3 000m. What (exactly) do you think you will do with your training? Maybe we could "co-operate"? Could be interesting to know what you do with such things... My coach in Ren-Eng has got a lot of knowledge, and I've got (some) too, IF you are interested ;)
I think that some of my challenges will be worked on from now on an until the season get started. Im not sure if it's very important to be really sharp and ready for the races indoors. but of course i need to work on becoming more aggressive at the end. I think that will come with more running in race pace. Haven't had much of that yet.
I don't know who you are, so you have to email me if you want to share experiences:)
hannel@me.com
Better luck next time!
You are not old!
Thank you Camilla!
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