Welcome to the HOKA Team, colinsahlman! 😎 Heading into the 800-meter race at the Desert Heat Classic in April, Colin Sahlman didn’t know what to expect. The 1500-meter runner from Northern Arizona University was about to race Rivaldo Marshall of Iowa, the reigning NCAA indoor champion, in his first 800 of the season. Though it was a daunting match-up, some sage advice helped Colin shift his mindset. For the last two years, Colin’s coach Mike Smith has reminded him to focus on competing against other runners, instead of going for a time on the track. In every race, the All-American practices ways to beat as many competitors as he can while trying not to focus on the clock. “[Mike] helped me recognize that racing is more important than running fast, but if you race to win, fast times will eventually come with that,” Colin says. The strategy paid off in Tucson, Arizona. For two laps, Colin put himself in a position to win, and ultimately sprinted through the finish line in a 1:45.63...