0.03 seconds. I could let that tear me apart, but how can I complain after finishing 4th in the world? And better yet, in a tactical style race that not many people thought I could run. I will get back to my thoughts on the final, but first the prelim.

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Matt Tegenkamp ran an incredible race, but came up three hundredths of a second short of the bronze medal. In a slow tactical race, Matt sat near the back for the first 4,000 meters, but worked his way up before the pack strung out. With 250 meters to go, he started his kick for home. With 100 meters to go, it looked as if he would have to settle for 6th place, but he kept charging for home, passing Tariku Bekele and Mo Farah along the way. Unfortunately, he ran out of track, just missing Uganda's Moses Kipsiro at the line. Bernard Lagat won the race, his second gold of the Championships. Video interview below.

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In Matt Tegenkamp's second journal entry he talks about his workouts, repeat CNN, Nike spikes, and acclimating to the heat. His first round of racing is Thursday night. He's in the second heat.

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Shortly after arriving at the Canadian training camp in Singapore, Simon Bairu suffered a tear in his calf muscle. With a good team of staff doctors and therapists in Singapore and Osaka, everyone was optimistic that it would be okay on race day. Unfortunately, just a few laps into the race he felt a shooting pain in his calf and was forced to stop. Although he's disappointed today, Simon had a great season; there is a lot more to come in the future. Today is an off day for KIMbia before Michelle Sikes takes to the track on Wednesday evening. The following evening it's Matt Tegenkamp's turn.

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