Dan McManamon
Dan McManamon
faster peak perfect plan race season six weeks
It was the perfect race for me. I don't even plan to peak for another six weeks at nationals, so this is better than I could have imagined. I'm going to be faster before the season is over.
confidence good improve last shape week
Last week was good for my confidence. I'm in really, really good shape and I'm healthy. And when I'm healthy, I improve a lot.
feeling mentally
I did really bad, I was feeling really crappy. I was very tired, mentally and physically.
anchored effect mentally national position pressure team
I was mentally prepared, I've been in that position so many times. Two years ago I anchored the national championship team in the 4 x 1 mile, outdoors. Pressure doesn't effect me, I don't even feel it.
bad blew dual effects feeling good hard national race rather reputation states title treat win workouts
I have a reputation of having a really bad race before a good one. I had some hard workouts before states and I was feeling the effects from it. I treat every race the same. If I blew up in a dual meet, same as at states, it's not a big deal. I would rather win a national title than a state title.
last planned pushed race second stay trying until wait win
I was just trying to win the race. I planned to stay in second and wait until last lap. At the last lap, I just pushed the race and went for the win.
enjoy fast fun outdoors run senior
For outdoors I just want to try and have fun. I want to enjoy my senior year, have fun and run as fast as I can.