It is an awesome field this year, and making the finals is a step I cannot overlook. Once there, I feel that a top five finish is a reasonable goal. And, as my coach says, anything after that is gravy. My 4 flat in late January was based off of 70-mile strength weeks and a few striders, so I am confidant that with a few speed focused workouts, I can get down there. Last year you were 19th in the 1500m Outdoors.
Success builds upon success.
I was really disappointed with how I finished last outdoor season, but when I stepped back and realized the leaps I had made from just a year earlier, I knew that more of the puzzle pieces would start fitting together. I felt embarrassed last year. It was whole new world to me, and I never really felt like I belonged in it. We have soaked in a lot of ideas from the Army WCAP guys, and Arturo Barrios. Basically, it is a strength-based system where there isn't a specific day or workout that will completely sap you, but everyday has some value to it.