This video is from the 1997 Oregon Track and Field state meet.  It was a rainy day, like many days in Eugene.  I was VERY nervous as most athletes are before races, but it all ended well.  10 years back, Oregon had 4 classes of schools not 6 like they have now and I was attempting the 400 / 800 double (and 4x400).  With 4 classes of schools the time inbetween the 400 and 800 was around 45 minutes, which felt like 10...  So keep that in mind when you see how far back I was with 200 to go.  I really don't know where the energy came from to finish like that, I think Hayward Field had something to do with it (and my family, friends and coaches).

On a side note, many of the athletes in this race went on to college and did some great things, but who sticks out most is my eventual best man Merritt McDole (sorry for passing you buddy... ha ha).

I know there are 1000s of these kinds of videos out there, so start sharing them on RunnerSpace!!