Track and Field Blogs - Scott Bauhs

Some times it is impossible to understand why things work the way they do. I felt like I was in great shape going into Carlsbad and was eager to take on some of the worlds best. I ended up leaving Carlsbad with my tail between my legs after being so far back that I didn't even see the leaders finish. I went up to Chico with no expectations and just hoped not to get beat up again and I ended up running a PR and taking down one of the best Milers in the country. If I'm not mistaken I think I'm even the outdoor US leader in the 1500 right now (something that will not last long and may never happen again).

Being back in Chico was awesome. I got to spend some very quality time with my Fiance Audrey for the first time in a while. We had seen each other a few times before but it was really nice to just lounge around with her in an environment that we are both very comfortable with. It was also nice to race with her there because I always seem to run a touch faster when she is there cheering me on.

It was also great to run in front of the Home crowd and run with a few Chico runners. I think almost everyone from Chico PRed in the race so everyone was happy after. I'm glad Steve and Brent were able to come out even if their races didn't go as planned and I certainly need to thank Pat Boivin for 900 meters of perfect pacing, even if it made him collapse at the end.

Now I'm back in Chula Vista and I am training for the next round of races. I miss Audrey already but that gives me all the more reason to train hard. If I am sacrificing time with the one I want to be with the most then I better be making the most of it. Next up is the Brutus Hamilton Invite 5k there should be a good field and I am hoping to come out as close to the top as I can.

-Scott