Tonight was my second track meet of the season. Unlike the one in March, tonight I was only racing one distance - the 800m.
It was only my 2nd time at this distance so really still learning how to run it.
I was in heat 4 of 9 and pleased to see I wasn't the only adult this time!
The wind swirled and the rain was starting but soon forgot that as the gun went.
Relaxing into the race, I pulled out into lane 3 as the bunch seemed to be slowing. I took the lead before the 2nd bend and controlled my effort.
As we hit the final bend I could see a shadow on the track of someone moving up on my shoulder. Coming off the bend he was alongside and we were both digging deep.
Fortunately I felt strong and was able to stay ahead to cross the line first in 2:39.78 and secure a new PB by more than 2 seconds.
Frustratingly I forgot to start to my watch - I wanted to be able to review how I held the pace but know I ran a negative split as I finished the first lap in 81 seconds.
Happy with that!