CanWest - Race 1

Race 1 is over, the 1000m. It went quite well overall (2:33, 2 seconds off best time). While warming up and even off the start, I didn't feel too great mentally. I just wasn't invested in the race. I think that the emotional high of Vancouver, even though I was just spectating, took a toll on my ability to commit. It is difficult to stay in that super-aroused state for a long period, and matching the excitement of Vancouver last week would be impossible. Interestingly, my legs felt really good. Usually I am mentally sharp, but physically lagging. At the half-way point of the race, I said to myself; 'let's get going, you owe to the team and yourself, and you'll regret not making a move.' This ended up working well, as I moved up to 5th spot where I remained. Unfortunately the 4 folks ahead of me made a move when I was behind another athlete and we just got a gaped a distant I couldn't make up. That'd be my one regret of the race. Lesson learned.
One other aspect is that with the first World Cup of the season next weekend, I am using this event as sharpener and trying to not get too hyped over it. So far, I think it has fit that objective quite well.
Tomorrow is the 1500m, so hoping to put together a half-decent race again. Will update asap.