Keep Calm and Run On

Very light workout. We ran 3x800 at 2:36 with lap jog between. It was hard to get moving each one but I could do it. Cooldown to 8 and ran 6 later. 

8 in the morning and 4 later. 

Ran 400's at 78. We only did 5. Cool down to 6 and norma tec and ice bath after. 

Drove to Liberty Park and ran on the wood chip trail. Did 8 strides in the middle 

Early morning run before we left for Oxy! 

Race day! Mile shake out, breakfast and nap/read/watch tv all day. I did a great job this race of really staying calm and relaxed. I didn't get nervous until we were warming up and I think that helped me to race well.My goal was to run 79's first mile then race hard.  2 mile warm up, few strides and we started. We had 30 girls in the heat (not as bad as last year) and I had a fabulous start. I got out and to the rail before the crowd merged off the turn and I wasn't boxed in or in lane 3. Hit first mile in 5:15 and it was starting to spread/gap. I was able to focus and close gaps and pass/respond pretty quick. I didn't sit behind people but tried to consistently keep moving up. The It factor kicked in real well this race and helped me to keep fighting and pushing past people. I felt like puking half way through and was tired and really wanted to beat the girls next to me. I had a great last lap and finishing kick.

I was very happy with my time but even more excited that I was able to really race. After the first mile, I forgot about splits and time and just raced hard. I feel really good about the performance I had and am really happy with it. Cool down of 3 miles and back to the hotel. I couldn't fall asleep for FOREVER so that will be rough next week catching up on sleep. 

9 in the morning and 4 later. My calves are tight and my body is so tired. 

Ran up to the firestation on 11th Ave and did 8 strides at Popperton. 

Usual workout of 1200's. Most of the team is done for the season so workouts are small in number. I am eternally grateful to Laura for volunteering to keep running workouts with me though she is done. I felt really tired today but took what I could get. Ran 3 and at 8's. Cool down to 10 then norma and ice bath. Ran 4 later. 

AM- ran to Sugarhouse and did cemetery run for 9 miles. 

PM- ran 4 more. 

Coach told me to split my long run again. I did 10 in the morning and 4 later. I met Laura bright and early at Liberty Park for a tempo. 2 mile warm up then a tempo run. I had a hard time getting moving but felt strong and consistent once the first mile was done. Ran 35 minutes and average of 6:40. Mile splits were 6:53, 6:32, 6:29, 6:26 and I didn't get the 5th one. 

7 in the morning and 4 later. Did strides at the park at the end.

Got up early to do 4 miles because we were having an afternoon workout. Confusion and now I am going tomorrow. Just did a second run of 5. 

Workout was 25x400 at 83 with 30 seconds rest. Laura and I went after it and tried our darn best but it was hard. After 15 coach told us to the next one all out and we were done. I hit 71 (?) the last one and was grateful to be done. I was bummed not to run the whole darn thing but I was having a really hard time mentally- it almost felt clausterphobic to have so many darn laps to run and I was just fighting not to panic and stop. Coach dropped my miles to 55 this week and said to recover. Did norma and ice bath.  

I felt really awful after the workout yesterday. Body aches and really tired and sore. Felt a little better today. 

8 in the morning and 4 later. Did 8 strides at Sunnyside on my second run. 

Following Coach's instruction: only 5 miles on Saturday. It gave me a taste of a break and I am excited for that in a week. 

3x800 with 90 second jog for workout today. We ran 80's and were in spikes. It felt quick but manageable. Norma and ice.

Easy run. 

We arrived in Kansas where it it nice and hot and humid. We went to a high school track and ran along the roads. Ran 3 and did a couple strides. Hip is tight and got it worked on. 

Morning mile shake out and usual race day routine- eat, sleep, read, nap, get ready to race. My race was scheduled for 9PM but before events started at the track, weather delays. It was the craziest wind/rain and thunder and lightning. Where our hotel was, we were in a tornado warning area and I was freaking out with the lightning and thunder (and spend a lot of time on the first floor of the lobby just to be safe...) We kept getting pushed back and pushed back. I was planning on running at 1AM when they annouced after 4 hours of delay, meet was suspended and new schedule to be announced soon. We went for a 3 mile run and it started pouring rain, but no tornado for us. Finishing the run, my stomach was killing and I felt awful. I ate something that did not sit well because I spent the next while in the bathroom and trying not to puke... yayy. We finally heard 10K was at 8AM and went to bed.