Keep Calm and Run On

7 in the morning and 5 after classes. 

A.M.- a rough track workout. We started with an all out mile.... yes surprise! And it was pretty much the worst and not all out. I started out fine but then my body just went straight to the paces I have been running (80's etc) and no matter how I tried I could not pick it up (and I was by myself). I ran 5:18 and everyone else was pretty off too. Next was 2x800 at 3K pace. I ran the same pace as the mile and ran 2:40 for both. Then we finished with 3x400.... fast. I ran 74, 73 and 70. It was a challenging workout and if I had heard it all at the beginning, I would not have made it through. 

P.M. I had to run another 6

8 in the morning and 5 after class. I am pretty tired after yesterday's workout

It was a rough Saturday long run and workout to finish my first week back at 70 in over a year. We went to Murdock Trail for a 8 mile threhold/tempo. (an in between the two pace type workout... we haven't done this before) We ran 2 miles warm up then began. The first 4 miles were great. I hit 6:20 consecutively and felt strong and good. As soon as we turned half way through it just went downhill from there. We were running against the wind and it was uphill on the way back. My body was exhausted and no matter how hard I tried, it would not give more. I felt so drained in every muscle and bone of my body. Mentally it was a battle and it was the most challenging and difficult run I have had in a very long time. I ended up averaging 6:33 by the end and just about collapsed when finished. It was brutal. Happy high mileage weeks.

Recovery day. 7 in the morning and 6 after class

Workout today was 4x800 at 5K pace. I ran 82's (2:44) and it felt ok. I was still tired from Saturday but it was a good workout. 

Split my run into 6 and 4

I did not sleep well last night and woke up feeling sick to my stomach. After taking a test, I ran to the track, still feeling queasy I decided to cut it short. I did 8 strides at the track and just ran back. I don't know if I have a stomach bug or what is going on but I hope I am fine by tomorrow for the race.

After medicine from the trainers yesterday and a good night's rest, I felt fine today. We did a mile shake out this morning. Race time- I was a bit nervous to run a 5K indoors again. I have some memories of rough races freshman year. I did a 2 mile warm up, drills and strides then began. I went out at the back of the pack and ran a 5:24 first mile. I had a tough decision to make- stick with them, run faster than what I could do and hopefully not die or run my pace. I decided to run my pace and move up well when the race spread out. The pack did not spread until the last mile and I was by myself for the majority of the race. It was hard to run by myself and even harder to start moving but I was able to close some big gaps and pass a few girls the last few laps. I had a strong finish and was under 17:15 which was my goal! It was hard to run by myself and I really had to fight to close gaps but all in all, I am happy with my race. I did 3 miles cool down. 

A.M. I ran 7.5 around a beautiful trail by Chambers Bay golf course. It was awesome! I was exhausted and had forgotten how tired the 5K makes you.

P.M. I ran 6 miles with McKenna after her race

8 in the morning and 4 later. I am not sore from racing but just really really tired

7 and 4

Today was an attempted workout. We were running 1200's at 80-81. First one, rough but it usually is. Second one, worse.  Most of us were done there and just ran miles. 

Surprise- no workout today. I thought for sure I would have one since I didn't finish yesterday's but we have a tempo tomorrow and I am grateful for that! 
Ran 9.5 and 4

We drove up Provo Canyon to do our 30 minutes tempo/threshold today. We did 2 miles warm up then ran down. We were running against the wind most of the time but it turned out to be a good workout. I started at 6:20 pace for the first 2 miles then picked it up and finished with an average of 6:12. It felt pretty good until about the last 7-10 minutes.

Shorter run to finish the week. I felt pretty tired and sore from yesterday but happy to run 70 this week! 

I don't know what it is, but I keep getting sick and I am so sick of it! It makes me angry that it comes on a race week and I am just annoyed. I woke up congested today but still had a good workout. We were inside and did 4x3 lappers at 5K pace. I ran 81's, a little faster than before. It was hard but I felt really good doing it. I ran 3:13, 3:15, 3:15, 3:14. I had to run 6.5 more later on the treadmill.  

Today was worse so I split my run into 6 and 4. 

Today was 4x400 at mile pace. I was unsure if I should do it since I felt worse.... but I did.... and regretted it. I was a lot slower and when finished, I was wheezing really bad. I cut my cool down short because my chest was hurting and I still couldn't breathe. I made an appointment to see the doctor because I could not race a 5K feeling like this. I have a sinus infection and got an antibiotic that will hopefully help. Until then, sleep, hydrate, sleep. 

My head feels better but I feel achy and tired

Race day, ready or not. I did a mile shake out and felt okay this morning. My lungs felt clear and not as achy and tired. We did a 2 mile warm up and lotsa of strides (they fell behind schedule). I started out well- a 5:27 first mile, exactly like coach and I discussed to just see how I felt. Then I sat and didn't move soon enough. The race was split in 3 groups from the get go and I had girls to run with. But I was sitting on one girl and didn't realize we were slowing until it was too late. I passed her, caught another girl. I didn't know what pace I was running but I knew it was too slow and that was discouraging. I was able to close gaps on a few other girls. Again, I knew I would be slower and it made it hard to fight for it. I was able to outkick a girl down the home stretch but I was disappointed with the race. I started out well but got too comfortable running with the girls I was with. I should have moved sooner. I am just glad my lungs weren't too bad but my body was still tired. There's a long ways to go before outdoor racing.  

A.M. first run was ROUGH. At least I got to run at a cool place. We were at Point Defiance and they have these amazing dirt trails all through the forest. I felt like crap though and exhausted

P.M. Finished mileage on the treadmill. It's a miracle I made it through