Yesterday was the Prelim of the 1500m at the USA Track and Field Championships.  A major goal of mine going into this year had been not only to qualify for the USA Champs, but then to make the final.  I am happy to report that I have successfully completed one of my goals.  This Sunday I will compete in the final of the 1500m at the USA Track & Field Championships. 

Do not be fooled however.  While I am pleased with tackling this obstacle that was in front of me, I am in no way satisfied and I am not happy to merely be "in" the final.  Sunday is an entirely new race where anything can happen and I assure you that I will be looking to make things happen.  The purpose of these Championships is to pick the team that will represent us at the World Championships in Berlin.  I want to be on that team.  The excitement of making the final is over.  Now it is time to get prepared mentally and physically for the biggest race yet of my career.

I've never been "the favorite" and I'm pretty sure that nobody has ever even really considered me worthy of "underdog" status, but I know there are a lot of people out there who believe in me and have never counted me out.  I am realistic about the way I am running and my chances of making the team, but I also know that I am the only one who knows how my body has been feeling and how my training has been going, and I am ready to surprise some people.

So with that being said, thank you to all those who have continued to believe in me even when others haven't.  Your support and cheers are my inspiration and I want to win this as much for you as I do for myself.

Look for me as I toe the line on Sunday and cheer as loud as you can no matter where you are, even if you're simply yelling at the television ... I'll hear you. Follow Me.

God Bless,
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