1:46.85

In a small suburb of Los Angeles, there's a small school call Occidental College.  Up to two years ago, this school has been known only to a the academically enriched as a smart kid school.  However, on Saturday May  21, 2011, "Oxy, Occidental" will be known in the track and field world as one of the top meets in North America.  Event after event was stacked with some top names.

The conditions were perfect and every race had a rabbit (pace runner) to keep things moving fast.  My race had a world class competitor from Australia, a couple fast American's, and the typical trio of fast Canadians I seem to race again and again.  I could describe the race, but I'l let you watch it first hand.  

I entered this race with a PB of 1:47.71 and left with a 1:46.85. HELLS YA!!!!!!!!!!!!  To qualify for the World Championships, I must run a 1:46.30 or faster.  I'm right there.  It's only May and I'm just starting to rev it up.

I'm the 10th runner on the start line in Orange.  You can't see too much, but enjoy.  The announcer says I'm leading but thats not me.   I finished 4th.

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