T-44 seconds and counting!

Finally, I made it out to the track again last night and ran a mile time trial, this time with the new 5.5-ounce high-tech Nike Lunarlite racing flats! Thanks to Nike (and some training), I managed a 5:43.3, bettering my 5:57 from a month ago. The encouraging news was a fast last lap of 82 seconds, and then within 5 minutes of the time trial, I was able to run 3 400-meter intervals at 81, 81, and 79.8, with 90 seconds rest in between. Still 44 seconds from a sub-5, though, which is a Long way to go! Next Wednesday I'll be running an open mile race to be held at the start of a high school track meet (my old alma mater, Fillmore High). Two other former Fillmore track athletes will be participating, as well as various other runners. It appears that there may be a "bell curve" of runners around the 5:30's, which would be perfect for me right now. My brother is the assistant coach at Fillmore, and has "seeded" me 4th so far! Should be interesting!