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Videos of my races at Nationals

Not sure of the quality of these on this blog site, but I will post anyway. First is my 400 meter prelim on Thursday. I was in lane 3. Fastest guy (David Jones) was in lane 2. I needed to place first or second to go on to the final on Friday. 

Second vid is of the 400 meter final on Friday. I am again in lane 3, but the fastest guy is in lane 4 this time around. I placed second! I was proud of my accomplishment--going from 5th place at last summer's outdoor Nationals in Sacramento at 1:01, to Silver this year at 58.93. 

Finally, the last vid is of my 800 meter heat (the slow heat). I easily won, but I don't possess the skill or experience yet in the 800 to pace myself--I went out great first 400 meters (like I did the first time I ran it in June at the Eliot Denman race in New Jersey--when I finished at 2:23), but without anyone to push me, I ran too slowly the second lap, and I placed 7th overall--at 2:28 (behind all the winners who ran in the fast heat). This was a big disappointment, of course, because I, for better or for worse, am still kind of a "heart runner"--if there is someone to compete with, I run my best! 

Prelim 400:


Final 400:



800 Meters heat:




Comments

  1. JDN AthleteAugust 17, 2025 at 1:21 AM

    Hey Jeff,

    I was checking out some sprinting blogs and found this little corner of yours. Just wanted to say—wishing you all the best with everything you do! Keep crushing the workouts, competing, staying passionate, and posting—you’re genuinely a cool guy.

    Best,
    JDN Athlete from https://howtogetfaster.com

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    1. Jeff ConwayAugust 18, 2025 at 5:29 AM

      Thank you, I appreciate that! All best to you as well.

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