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Part 2: World Masters Indoor Championships – Gainesville

 



Race day at the World Masters Indoor Championships in Gainesville, Florida, was electric. There’s something special about lining up with the best Masters runners in the world—athletes with grit, experience, and no shortage of speed.


The 1500m – Strategy & Execution

Going in, I knew most of the field had seed times faster than mine. But that didn’t intimidate me—it motivated me. My plan was simple:
Go out with the pack. Hold on. Respect the calf.

Once the gun went off, I settled in at the back of the lead group. Right away, we were rolling—sub-5 minute mile pace from the jump. I recognized a few of the names around me, and after a couple of laps, a gap started to form between the front group and the rest of us.

Another runner and I worked together to bridge the gap—we traded positions briefly, and I managed to hang on for a few more laps. Eventually, I found myself in that familiar place: no man’s land.

Now it was just about survival. Don’t get caught. Stay composed. Finish strong.

And that’s exactly what I did.

The Result

4:37.16 – A Masters PR.
No drama. No heroics. Just a disciplined, gutsy race—faster than I’ve ever run this distance as a Master, and a fitting payoff to months of smart, patient training.

Gratitude & Forward Motion

I'm proud of the result—but even more so of the recovery and resilience that got me there. From a calf strain setback to a PR on the world stage in less than two months… I’ll take it.

Big thanks to my family and wife who have supported me over the last year, allowing me to train and give me the space to focus on this event. Also big thanks to the team at BKV Energy who allowed me to have a work life balance and support the journey to Gainesville. Also a thank you to the Masters community, the volunteers in Gainesville, and everyone who supported this journey. 

Results

Photos from Shaggyphotos.com


Video of Race


Data Analysis:

Splits from Feb 2 Mile Race:

Lap Split Time Distance Lap Pace Notes
Lap 1:  38 sec ~209m 4:51/mi Longer lap due to stagger
Lap 2:  38 sec 200m 5:05/mi Settling into rhythm
Lap 3:  38 sec 200m 5:05/mi Steady, consistent pace
Lap 4:  38 sec 200m 5:05/mi Maintaining pace well
Lap 5:  37 sec 200m 4:57/mi Slight speed increase
Lap 6:  36 sec 200m 4:48/mi Strong pickup
Lap 7:  39 sec 200m 5:14/mi Small slowdown
Lap 8:  37 sec 200m 4:58/mi Good finishing effort

Splits from Mar 28 1500m Race:
Lap/Segment Split Time Cumulative Time Lap Distance Pace (Per 400m)
Start - 100m 17.73 sec 17.73 sec 100m 4:26/mi pace 🔥
100m - 300m 36.20 sec 53.93 sec 200m 4:51/mi pace
300m - 500m 35.88 sec 1:29.81 200m 4:48/mi pace
500m - 700m 35.20 sec 2:05.01 200m 4:42/mi pace
700m - 900m 37.11 sec 2:42.12 200m 4:57/mi pace
900m - 1100m 37.75 sec 3:19.87 200m 5:04/mi pace
1100m - 1300m 37.70 sec 3:57.57 200m 5:03/mi pace
1300m - 1500m 39.59 sec 4:37.16 200m 5:18/mi pace ⚠️

Metric 2/2 Mile Race 3/28 1500m Race Difference
Final Time 5:01 (1609m) 4:37 (1500m) Consistent conversion
Pace 5:00/mi 4:56/mi Slightly faster in 1500m
Split Consistency 38-39 sec/lap 35-37 sec/200m Slight fade late in 1500m



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