Keep Calm and Run On

A.M. workout at Sunnyside. We ran a warm up, then did a twenty minute random fartlek workout. I felt pretty tired, but tried to push. I finished with 5.5. Afternoon, we ran down to Liberty Park. We did a two mile tempo run on the sidewalk. We were supposed to run our race pace from yesterday. I was a minute faster, but I wanted to keep contact with Tomy, Bill, and RJ so I wouldn't have to work by myself. It was much easier going with them, and I didn't feel to bad. I finished with 7. The worst part of today's workouts was that my ribcage was killing for some reason. I don't really know why, but I hope it feels better tomorrow. I did an ice bath for 15 minutes and did my core and arm swings.

I ran a 2 mile warm up cheering runners, and trying to understand the course. The course was flat, which I liked and made a few loops. I had a good start of the race. No one really took control, so I decided to. My first mile was 5:55. During the second mile was when I got passed by a group of three. I tried to go with them, but couldn't. I tried to hold tight until the finish so no one else would pass me, and no one did. I finished 4th, with a new PR. I felt pretty good about this race, and I am excited to taper this next week. I did a two mile cooldown.

Long run to finish my weekly mileage. I was pretty slow the whole run. I wasn't too sore, just tired. Did all my core and arm swings after.

Long run to start the week. I felt sore, so wasn't too fast. Did all my core and arm swings.

A.M. speed workout at the track. We ran one mile warm up, and one mile speed changes. Then we did the 200 400 chase workout which I have not done in a long time. I was in a group with Chris, Dakota, and Vuong and we did 4 sets. My 400's were 1:17 and 3 1:18's and I only got caught on the first one. My 200's weren't too fast, and I didn't catch anyone. One mile cooldown to get 5 miles. Afternoon, we ran up to This Is the Place Park and tried to create a race course for tomorrow. Finished with 6.5. Did all my core, and arm swings.

This race was at out 'home course' at This Is the Place Park. I think I like the course last year better, but oh well. I ran a warm up with Tomy and Abigail setting up cones on the gravel trail. The race started on a nice downhill, so I had a super fast start. I knew I had to gap the group, so I just kept pushing to create the gap. The rollers were kind of fun to run, but running the loop on the grass twice wasn't too great. I am glad I knew the course, otherwise I would have been so lost. It was hard running on the gravel, especially at the end trying to sprint. You don't have a lot of traction, and it takes more energy out of you. I ran with my Garmin so I knew the course was longer than 3. I ran a cooldown while cheering, and picking up cones again. I felt and did better than I thought I would. But, my quads were really tight so I am not doing my weights the rest of the week. I just did crunches, push ups, and arm swings.

A.M. workout was running 3 laps in the gulley. It was super windy, and I do not like running in the gulley in the dark. It scares me so bad, but I made it through the run. We finished with 10 barefoot grass strides. Afternoon, we ran to the cemetary, one lap and back to the track. We ran 2 300's on the track then we were done. I did my crunches and push ups and arm swings.

Easy run with 8 strides.

I ran the varsity race, which was second to last, so I had some time before racing. I cheered the other races, and ran a 3 mile warm up. I was the only East girl in my race, but luckily a lot of the team came to the start to do a prayer and cheer with me. I had a good start, and got out to the front. On the second mile, I got passed by a few runners. And by the third mile, I was feeling sick and so exhausted. I was mad I couldn't stay with the front pack, but at least I passed one of the girls with 800 M left. And this race, I got to wear my Zoom Victory spikes, which are my favorite. I finished 6th with an 18:38. I ran 2 minutes faster than last year, when I placed 11th. However, this year's race was a lot faster than last year. I ran some cooldown at the meet, and finished my miles when I got home.

Classic speed workout- during the warm up, a wind picks up. That always happens. We ran a mile warm up, mile speed changes. Then, our workout was 8 800's with a 400 recovery in between. I was really worried because I've never run 4 miles of speed workout. We were seperated into groups based on time. Being in groups helped SO much, there is no way I could've done as well as I did if I was by myself. This was a really hard workout, but I felt like I did well. I just kept thinking positively, and that helped so much. I hit all my 800's between 2:51-2:55. I ran a mile cooldown, and did all my weights and core, and arm swings later. Everyone did well, and finished the workout. We are East XC- run like a bEAST!

A.M.- We ran to Sugarhouse along 15th, grass lap, and back. 6 miles total. I was with the front group of boys and stuck with them. We averaged a 7:40 by the end. I was pretty sore from yesterday's speed workout. Afternoon, we ran to the zoo trailhead. Then, in our 800 groups we ran 4 hills at the beginning of the trail. My quads were really sore, and my hips were hurting by the end of the workout. We finished another 5.5 miles. I did an ice bath for 15 minutes, and did my weights, core and arm swings.

Tempo run at Liberty today. We split into groups based on our BYU times. My group had to run a 6:40 pace for 2 miles. I finished 40 seconds faster than our time. I felt ok, but the last 800 my legs were feeling pretty dead. My hips hurt again today too. I did an ice bath for 15 minutes, and did my weights, core and arm swings.

A.M.- We ran the VA loop, plus some to get 4 miles. Went easy especially on the downhill because my shins were hurting. Afternoon, was the greatest workout ever. Mile warm up, mile speed changes, and mile cooldown. Home by 3:30. I took a 15 minute ice bath, and did my arm swings and core.

This was the first race this season when we had cool weather! It was pouring rain before the races began, and during the last race (varsity boys). I ran a 3 mile warm up. We only had to restart once this year, but the beginnning of Murray is crazy. I got out fast so I wouldn't get boxed in. I got with the front pack, but not with the one runner who broke off. I made it my goal to stick with the front group. I knew that if I fell back, girls would just keep passing me and I wouldn't recover. By the Indian head, our froup of 6 had closed in on the front girl. During the last mile, I moved to the front, and then one other girl passed me by the baseball diamonds. I focused on her, and began pushing hard because I knew everyone else was coming in really close. I finished 2nd, and ran a PR (by 3 seconds). I feel really good about this race. I feel like I ran smart and I felt much better than a lot of my other races. It really paid off to focus the whole time, I just keep thinking 'keep calm and carry on'. I ran a 3 mile cooldown in the pouring rain.

Had to split in 2 runs- I ran 9 then 3.5. I felt really sore and tired.

A.M. I ran 4 miles on my own before school. For practice, we ran hills up in the Aves. We ran from South Temple to 11th Ave running up and over a block. My legs were still hurting, so I massaged and iced them. I did my core, weights, and arm swings.

A.M. was a speed workout at the track. We ran mile warm up, mile speed changes, then a ladder of 2 200's, 400, 600, 800, 600, 400, and 2 200's. I felt good until the 800, but managed to keep my times the same or a couple seconds faster going back down the ladder. We finished with 7. Afternoon, we ran to Sugarhouse, lap around, and back. I took a 15 minute ice bath, and did my arm swings, core and weights.

A.M. I ran a 2.5 mile shake out run. We went to Bountiful to race, but we ran it as a workout. Bill wanted the varsity girls to group up and run a 7:30 pace, so a 'doritos' race. Our first mile was 7:20, but other than that we stayed pretty close on pace. It was kind of killing me not being able to race everyone, but it felt better keeping it at a nice pace. I ran my own cooldown, then with the team to finish with 10 for the day. I did arm swings, core, and weights.

A.M.- we ran to Shriners drinking fountain and back. Sad how my 'recovery' run is still fast because I want to keep up with the first guys group. Finished with 4.6. Afternoon, we went up to Sunnyside for a fartlek workout. We ran 10 sets of 1 minute on, 1 minute off. I felt o.k., but as we kept going it was really hurting. My calves were really tight, and I was tired. But I pushed myself and gave what I had today. I ran 5.4 to finish with 10. I did my arm swings, core, and weights.

Easy recovery day. Half mile warm up, mile speed changes, half mile cooldown. I did a 15 minute ice bath and did my crunches, push ups, and arm swings.

Who wakes up at 2:30 A.M. to go race? Only runners, of course. We left the school at 3 A.M. and drove up to Boise. Luckily I slept for a couple hours on the race up. I ran a mile warm up, then 1.5 with the varsity girls. I was so glad our race was at 11 and not later in the afternoon. My start, was better than last year. I got out with the front group, and was with them until they started to breakaway after the downhill. The second time on the trail, I couldn't move up anymore. My legs weren't really hurting, it was my ribs that were killing. The last 400 I passed one girl, but another girl passed me. I finished 9th with an 18:50. At least I did better this year at this race than last year, ha. I had to run 4 mile cooldown, then I got to relax and cheer for the rest of the races.

Hill workout at the regions course at Cottonwood Complex today. We ran the regions course for a warm up, did 6 stride, and we ran 6 Bessie's. I felt o.k. on the hills, my legs weren't super sore. But, I do have a sore throat and it was harder for me to breathe today. I really hope I don't get sick this week... We ran a 2 mile cooldown. My arches by the end were killing me. They are really sore and tender and hurt to walk on. I iced them, and massaged them, and I really hope they feel better tomorrow. I only did crunches, arm swings, and squats because the other things irritated my feet.

A.M. speed workout. We were short on time so we ran a 2 lap warm up, 3 lap speed changes. Then a mile, and 6 400's. My mile was not too great. It was hard for me to breathe, and so I felt slower. I did better than I though I would on the 400's. My first 5 were all between 76-78 and my last one was a 74. We did a 2 lap cooldown to get 5. Afternoon, we ran to the gulley and ran 2 laps. Then we ran 2 300's, and I did not feel good during those. I was feeling the soreness of the speed in the morning and the hills yesterday. I did a 15 minute ice bath, and my core, weights, and arm swings.

Meet at Sugarhouse Park. We ran a 2 mile warm up reviewing the course. It was the state course until mile 2, then it was a little bit different. I had a good start, and really tried to keep pushing even when I had a good gap and was tired. My legs weren't so sore or tired, just my breathing was really heavy. I have another cough, again. I finished with 18:37, and my Garmin had the course a bit short, but who knows. I ran a 2 mile cooldown. I felt good about today, and I know that I raced hard. I just hope I can recover fully for Cedar this weekend. I did my core, weights, and arm swings.

2 miles warm up with the team and lots of strides before the start. I got a good start, but felt horrible. My legs were ok, but my lungs were killing and it was hard for me to breathe. I was mad I couldn't push myself harder, especially the last mile. At least I passed one girl before the track and finish. My time was ok, but I wish I could've done better. I did 2 miles cooldown, and hopefully I can get rid of my cough.