So, last year my personal record (PR) for the 100 meter dash was 12.26 seconds. That was after spending months on my start and training to become faster. I even used different and better spikes than I have now. I borrowed my friend's pair because he didn't have a race that day and it was my last chance at qualifying. Guess what I ran yesterday in my 100 meter? A 12.26. I tied my PR from last year, in the first meet. I'm pretty pumped. Guess weight lifting sure helps!
Last year I ran the 400 meter dash. I didn't do that well. My PR was around 59 or 58 seconds. That's not very competitive. Then again, I never ran it with spikes, which are a huge help. That event is tough and rough. It usually needs a lot of conditioning. This was our first meet. I ran it in 56.77 seconds. That a PR! On the first meet! I'm pretty happy about that. I was also in the 4x100 and the 4x400. The 4x100 we did in 48.64 seconds, and the 4x400 in 3 minutes and 59.80 seconds. That's not a great 4x400 time, but it's the first meet, we're just trying things out! But that 4x100? That's a great time! We averaged at 12.16 seconds per 100 meter leg. My PR time is 12.26, and I have the fastest time on the team. I think part of was that we handed off the baton at sprinting speed, so I was the only one who had to build up speed because I started the relay. Over all, I'd say it was a great way to start the season!
Something kind of funny to note, my abs are a little bit sore from yesterday's runs. Guess that shows that you really do use your core when you run, and that I need to work on mine!
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