Just raced at Regionals!

So here's what went down... I had a packed day with the 3k steeple, 1500, and 5000m. I started off the meet well with a new PR in the steeple/Regional Championship/facility record. 9:31.3. Why couldn't I do that earlier and have a shot at Nationals? I don't know, but I was very happy with my performance in that race! Next was the 1500, and I didn't "race" it, I just ran it. Too soon after the steeple and I wanted to save my legs for the 5000m, in which I was seeded first. Apparently, I did not do the right things in the 4 hours between the 1500m and the 5000m.... Maybe I didn't stay off my feet enough, or was in the sun too long, or warmed up too much after a long day of racing. I'm not sure, but the 5000m didn't go. I fell way off my goal and felt like I failed myself and my team. The 10 points I should have scored from the win, didn't happen. I cam nowhere near my PR. But, it happens and I have to move past it. A slightly anger-driven cool-down and some music helped out. Plus, our guys 4x4 killed it and won us the meet. Now, my sights turn to Duke Twilight. Time to go under 15 in that 5000m.