Maverick Darling just misses in 5k after only 7 weeks of training at 2012 NCAA West Prelim

During the indoor season Maverick Darling had to take time off due to injury. Mav started training about 5 weeks before the Big Ten Championships where he managed to finish 5th place in 13:58 and secure a spot at the NCAA West Prelim in Austin. Finishing 6th in his section of the 5k, top 5 move on to Des Moines, the seven weeks to prepare just was not enough against the strong fields. Mav talks about the road this year and this season and how he has learned to stay calm in tough situations.