Keep Calm and Run On

New Year's Resolution- to keep my running blog updated. I have been training and running for the past three months, I just haven't blogged about it. Today I met at Sugarhouse to run with Tomy, Kiley, and Abigail. We did an adventure run to Tanner Park. Then we ran on the Parley's trail across the freeways to the flagpole and back to the park. It felt nice to run at an easy pace. I did my core after. 

First day back at track after a nice, long Winter break. We did the usual warm up and drills. Then we did wall sits, step ups, and a run. We ran up to Foothill and down to the cemetary on 5th S. We pushed the two laps in the cemetary and on the way back to the school. I did my core later. 

Today I got to try high jump and long jump! And learned I am definitely a distance runner.... We ran to Liberty and did 3 800's. It wasn't that hard of a speed workout, but I have not run a speed workout in a long time so I felt pretty tired and sluggish. I hit 2:46, 2:47, 2:46. I did arm swings and my core. 

The weather has been so nice and sunny we got to go to the track today. We ran up there and did 2 laps warm up. Then we did our usual drills and did our run. We ran to Legacy Bridge up to the gate past Red Butte. The way back, Bill told up to hit between 20 and 21 minutes. I pushed with Tomy and Bill kept yelling at us to take small quick steps and lean our hips forward. We were running pretty fast and finished in a little over 18 minutes. I did my core while waiting for everyone else. 

Usual track warm and drills. Then the distance team got to practice hurdles! I have never tried hurdles before and so it was something new and fun. Probably one of the most entertaining practices with dinosaur hurdling, and knocking over a lot of hurdles. I ran 8 on my own after to Sugarhouse and 2 laps around. I felt ok, it was hard pushing myself though. I did my crunches and push ups after. 

Today was the first true winter run- in a snow storm and a lot of slush. I met with Susannah and Bill at the park and ride on 3300 S. We ran along Wasatch Dr. forever and finished at Bill's house. It was pretty wet but it helped so much to have people to push with. My hips were really sore from all the hurdling yesterday but other than that I felt good. 

Usual track warm up and drills. Then we did step ups, jump squats and burpees. Chris, Bill, Tomy and I did a 10 miler. We ran to Shriners, along 11th Ave, down City Creek and weaved our way through the streets back to the school. 

Usual track warm up, but no drills. (yes!) Tomy, Camille, Sarah Sargent, Olivia, Bill and I went up to the track to run a speed workout. We ran the usual 2 mile warm up, then did a mile and 6 400's with equal recovery. I am starting to get a cold so I was congested and couldn't breathe too well. My gluts were way sore from the jump squats, but I gave it my best. My mile was 5:37.. I think... and my 400's were between 1:18-1:19. (The last one was 1:16). I felt sluggish because I haven't run speed in a long time. We did a mile cooldown to finish. 

Usual warm up, drills then wall sits, leg lifts, arm swings, squats and push ups. We ran 8 miles- to the flagpole and down 2100 S. to the school. 

Run to Fairmont- we did 10 strides then took the long way back. I did my crunches and push ups. 

Quickest track workout ever! We ran to the track, 2 laps warm up, 4 laps speed changes, 2 laps cool down and run back to the school. My quads weren't as dead as yesterday. 

First. Track. Meet. It's weird that it is track season again. I ran 1.5 mile warm up before going in the bullpen. I was the last heat so I had lots of time to do drills while waiting. I got out pretty good in the start, and held on with the lead group. The leader broke away on lap 3, and I should have pushed up with another girl who passed me on lap 4. But, I kicked hard and finished 4th. It is weird to only be running a mile, instead of 3. But I pushed myself and gave it what I could. I ran 8 miles cool down in Provo, then finished 2.5 at home. 

Sarah Sargent, Abigail, Tomy, Bill and I met at the Jordan River trail to do our long run. Bill, Tomy and I ran out 5 and back, and a 2 mile loop to finish. It was snowy and freezing when we started, but eventually it stopped snowing and warmed up. I was glad we weren't pushing hard today. I am sore from Saturday, and am starting to get a cough. Again. We did a few drills in the parking lot to help loosen up, and I did my core.

Speed workout at Liberty. We did the usual track stuff then ran to Liberty and did 6 800's with equal recovery. I felt better than speed at Liberty two weeks ago. My times were under 2:50 which was my goal. I did my core after. 

Recovery run, in the rain, and it felt pretty good. It felt nice not to push the whole run, like usual. We ran to Sugarhouse, then did the cemetary run that we always do in the summer. I did my core. 

We did wall sits and step ups at practice, then a fartlek workout at Sugarhouse. We ran grass laps and did 5-4-3-2-1 minutes on and 3-3-3-2-1 recovery. I felt o.k. and on the recovery, Bill and I would run back to Sarah to keep a group together which was better than running by myself. I did my core.

1 mile warm up, 2 miles speed changes, 1 mile cooldown.

2 miles warm up before my race. I felt really good about this race. I got out fast and I worked the whole time to keep my place in first. I could hear the girl behind me and kept myself ahead of her. Though 16 laps can be confusing- when I only had 200m left, I thought I had 400 so I didn't start kicking until later. I ran a mile cool down in the rain, then ran another 4.5 to finish for the week. 

Happy birthday to me- and my present was a speed workout at the Oval!  A few of us met there later at night which was nice. Usual warm up and 5 1,000's. Usually I hate running these, but I felt good about what I did. My times were 3:28, 3:27, 3:27, 3:27, 3:25. We did a long cool down for 10 miles. I felt a lot stronger than last year when I would run that workout and I know I am improving. I did my core. 

Usual track warm up and wall sits and step ups. We ran to Shriners, along 11th Ave, and down City Creek Canyon and back on South Temple. It felt good, except coming South Temple as usual. Did my core. 

Easier day before a race. Usual warm up and leg lifts and wall sits. We ran to Sugarhouse, along 1900 E., down Sunnyside and added on to get an even 8. 

Race at the Oval today. I got a nice long warm up- 3 miles and 1 mile with speed changes. Luckily I was in the first heat so I could be done because there were a lot more people there than what I expected. I got out the first lap and ran a fast first lap. I slowed down too much my second and third laps because I was an idiot and expected the others to push up to me if I slowed down.... but they didn't. One girl passed me at the end of the third lap and I pushed to not be passed by anyone. My last lap was my fastest and I finished with a 5:09. My time was better than I thought I would run and I would surprised I could run that time. I am faster than what I think. I am mad I slowed down so much on my middle two laps. I ran 5 miles cool down with the team. I did my core at home. 

Easy run with 2 miles speed changes

This year the first Winter Series race was actually sunny! I ran a 3 mile warm up and barely made it to the line before we started. I ran my first mile in 5:37 which was the pace Bill wanted me to run. My second mile I slowed down 10 seconds. The last mile I was slowing and trying to keep going. One guy caught me and tried to pass me but I stuck with him. Eventually I pushed past him, passed a girl and finished the second girl. And a PR!! I ran 6 miles cool down and finished 3 more miles later. 

Speed workout the Oval. 3 mile warm up, 1 mile and 10 200's. My mile was 5:20 and my 200's were around 34-35. Did my core.

LSD run. We ran the flagpole run, across Parley's Trail to Tanner Park, Sugarhouse and back to the school along 1300 E. Did my core. 

Speed workout again. We ran a 4 mile warm up, mile speed changes, and 6 300's. My times were around 51-53. Did my core.

Easy run before race weekend. Took an ice bath so I won't be sore. 

I got another 4.5 mile warm up with some speed changes. This time I got to wait an hour before racing. I stretched and did a lot of drills while waiting. In the race, I got out in the front with another girl right next to me. I felt like I was going too fast so I relaxed and was too slow the first lap. At the end of the second lap, a group moved and I got gapped. I felt really flat and couldn't match. I tried to kick the lap 400 but got passed the last few meters. I felt horrible about my race. I was tired and frustrated. I finished 4.5 for a cool down. 

I ran 2 mile shake out in the morning. I was at my nephew's baptism all afternoon but hurried to the meet as soon as I could, and it was close. I ran into the bullpen as the first heat of the 3200 had started... uh oh. I jogged on the outside of the track and did a lot of strides while waiting. First lap I was right next to another girl. My first lap was what it should be-74. Then I took the lead. Bill told me to run a 5:20 first mile and that was all I was focused on. I ran a 5:24 and felt tired. The fifth lap the girl behind me got ahead. She started gapping me, but I knew I had to hold on or I would die and get passed like yesterday. I could hear the third girl behind me and I knew she was close. When I heard my last split I knew I could break 11 so I stuck it out and kicked hard. I finished with a 10:56! A 20 second PR and I broke 11! I was so happy and I do believe in new days. After everyone else finished, I ran 8 miles cool down and another 4 at home. 

Speed workout at the track. 2 mile warm up, and 1 mile speed changes. We ran 1000, 2 800's, and 4 400's. The pace was out 2 mile pace. That was nice because I knew I could run the pace, but it was a weird workout. My legs felt heavy and I felt like I had no form or rhythm and like I was stuck in slow motion. I ran all my splits, but I felt slow. My 1000 was 3:25, 800's were both 2:46 and my 400's were 1:19-1:20.

I had an acappella concert so I couldn't go to practice. I ran 5 in the morning and 6 in the afternoon. The 6 miler felt great- it was warm and sunny. 

Adventure run! We ran down South Temple and through downtown to 300 West. We ran up to about 900 N. by some park we ran turned around. We ran along 400 West past Gateway, then weaved out way to 900 S. and 1100 E. depending on the lights. We ran a slower pace which was nice. Did my core.

Speed again. We ran 3.5 warm up, 1 mile speed changes then 2 sets of 4 300's with an 800 recovery between sets. I ran 54-55 except my last one was 51. We ran a long cool down to finish. I did my core and got my new shoes!

Early morning run on my own.

This is the most miles I have done in one day and a week.... and now I feel it. I ran a 4.5 mile warm up before the race. The race was really long. I got out with a tight group for the first mile, which was nice. By mile 2, I was in no man's land for the rest of the race. After the turnaround I slowed down a lot. My legs got really heavy and I was exhausted. It was hard to finish but I did. I ran the course again for a cool down and ran 5 more at home to finish for the week. 

Speed workout at the track today. We ran 2.5 warm up, mile speed changes and changed into flats. We ran 6 sets of a 400-200 with equal recovery. My splits were fast, and I wasn't sure I could hit all the 400's. But it was a beast day and I did. It helped so much to have Tomy and Chris to chase after. My 200's were 35, 35, 35, 34, 35, 34. My 400's were 70, 72, 70, 70, 69, 69. Those were the fastest 400's I have run and it hurt. But it hurt so good. We ran 2 miles cool down and I did my core. 

Recovery run. We ran along 1300 E. to 2700 S. and back to the school Bill and I added on another 2 miles. I was really sore, my legs felt dead and I was tired. Did my core. 

I ran in the morning before school. I ran to the track, and did 2 miles speed changes and ran home. 

Simplot day 1-I was so glad my race was before the mile. I ran 2 miles warm up, stretched, then 1 more mile. I had plenty of time for a lot of drills and strides. I was in the first of three heats. One girl took the lead the first few laps and I just stuck on her shoulder. My goal was to run 42's and thats what I focused on. After a few laps I took the lead and took it one lap at a time. A couple times a girl tried to pass me but I took the lead again. I kicked the last 400 hard so I wouldn't get caught and finished first. My mile time was 5:38 and I finished with 11:08. My splits were pretty even which I was happy with. I felt pretty good during the race and happy about it. I ran 4 miles cooldown and then cheered everyone else.

Easy run in the cemetary with 8 strides after. I took a 15 minute ice bath. 

I ran 2 mile shake out in the morning before driving back to Pocatello. I ran 2 miles warm up and did drills and strides outside. Then I headed in to the bullpen. I was really nervous about racing but excited. I was seeded with the fastest time and started on the top of the banked track. By the end of the first lap I had the lead. My first mile was slower than what it should've been. I had no idea how far the pack was behind me but I just kept going. My mile time was 5:26. Then a girl came up and took the lead. My usual reaction is to let her go, but not this race. I immediately got right on her shoulder and pushed with her for the next few laps. As we started to pass girls, I got the energy to push past her and never have I run so scared in my life. I was kicking hard the last 400 and my last 200 I was so dead but I was so scared I would get passed. I kicked hard enough and finished first! I felt so relieved it was over but was thrilled that I won. I was happy with my time (10 second PR) and that my second mile was faster than my first. It only got better as Bill threw twinkies to me by the award stand :) I was really happy with my race and it was a 3-peat of 3200 champion at Simplot Sus! I ran a 3 mile cool down.

I did a long run on my own. I ran along Foothill to Parley's Trail and to Tanner Park. I came back past Sugarhouse and along 1500 E. I was pretty sore and tight from Simplot. 

Long run- We ran the cemetary (on 3300 S.) run

Fartlek at Liberty. We ran 8 sets of 3 minutes on and 2 minutes recovery. Chris was right behind me the whole workout and that helped me so much to push hard. I did my core. 

We ran the loop from 1300 E. to 2100 S. along 1900 E. and down Sunnyside. We had to run along 1500 E. to add on more mileage to get 8. I did my core.

Run to the track and 2 miles speed changes. Did my core. 

I was dreading the 15K- last year I got really bad blisters and it snowed a lot. We ran a mile warm up and it was super windy. I got out and stuck with Tomy. We ran our first mile around 5:57 and made it our goal to run 6 minute pace. I made it my goal to stick on Tomy as long as I could. It made a HUGE difference running with him. I dropped my sweatshirt at mile 3 at the water station. The first half went by pretty quick, but as soon as we turned the wind was horrible. the next few miles were really hard running against the wind. Our pace slowed, but we caught and passed one guy. At mile 7 we started picking it up, and mile 8 really pushing to just get it over with. I finished one second behind Tomy. This race felt better than the 10K and my pace was an average of 6:03. I was really happy about my time, and I had less than a mile cooldown! (opposite of 2 weeks ago....) My time was almost 7 minutes faster than last year.

We had an early out so workout was done by 3! Glorious. We ran along 1300 E. to Cottonwood Complex. Then weaved our way back along 1100 E. and through Sugarhouse to the school. I did my core. 

Speed workout at the Oval. We ran 2 miles warm up, 1 mile speed changes. Then 5 1,000's at 2 mile pace with equal recovery. My times were 3:22, 3:20 and the last 3 were all 3:19. I felt pretty tired and had dead legs by the end. We ran 8 laps cool down.

First day of outdoor track! And it is definitely track season- It was nice and sunny at the beginning of the workout and by the end it was blizzarding. Welcome to track. We have a lot of new people on the team. It is fun to have more people at workouts. We ran usual 2 lap warm up, stretching circle, drills. Then we ran 6 laps of drill, stride, and bleachers. Afterwards a group of us ran 7.5 to get an even 10 for the day. We ran to Red Butte, JCC and across 11th Ave to Popperton Park and back the Shriners run. It was supposed to be a recovery run, but I was pushing the pace because I wanted to go to the basketball game. The last mile were in the snow and brutal wind. Did my core. 

After drills, wall sits, and step ups we went on a long run. We ran a lap in the cemetery on 500 S. and then ran Shriners run along 11th Ave until 5 miles. We came back the same way, but Bill and I added an extra lap in the cemetery to get more miles.

Speed workout at the Oval. We ran 2 miles warm up, mile speed changes then ran a mile and 2 sets of 4 400's with 2 laps recovery between sets. My mile was about 6 seconds too slow. My 400's were 72, 71, 71, 71 for the first set and 73, 71, 71, 71 for the last set. This speed workout was really hard and my legs were so dead. Running fast speed on high mileage is painful.  

Ran an easy 6 this morning. Then I went skiing at Snowbird which made me really sore. 

Beautiful day to run outside today- I love Spring! We met at the track and did usual 2 lap warm up, stretching, and drills. A group of us ran to Liberty to run a tempo run. We ran 3 miles warm up and ran 6 miles tempo on the sidewalk (a little more than 4 laps). I was supposed to run a 6:05-6:10 pace. My first 2 miles were faster because I was in a group with Tomy, Emily, and Chris. Mile 3 was slower, but I was still o.k. on my pace. Miles 4 and 5 I was dying. I felt like I couldn't push any harder and was running by myself. The last mile I was kind of running with Emily. That helped a lot to finish faster and my time was 37:14. We ran back to the track for a cooldown. I did my core. 

Ran 2.5 miles this morning on my own. Speed workout at the Oval later in the day. We ran 2 miles warm up, mile speed changes. Then 2 800's, and 2 sets of 5 300's with lap recovery between sets. My times for the 800 was 2:28 and 2:29 (long day if you PR during a workout....) I didn't think the 300's would be too hard, but they were. It wasn't my legs that were hurting, but I couldn't breathe. My first set was 52, 54, 53, 54, 53 and my second set was 53, 53, 53, 52, 52. It helped so much to have Emily to push with on the 300's, and to have Bill yelling at me during the last 2. As much as I didn't want to push harder, I just did it automatically. It was a hard workout and I am glad it is over. Did my core.

Recovery run today. We ran part of the cemetary run. The team already started when I got home, so they ran by my house and I joined them. We ran to Sugarhouse, did a lap and down Parkway. We turned around when they were at 6 and ran back to the track. I added 2 laps at the track and ran home to get 12. I felt good the first few miles, but my legs got more tired and by the end I was really hurting and now I am definitely feeling yesterday's speed workout. Did my core.

Warm day for track today. We did usual drills and warm up then practiced running relays. We split in teams and ran a 4x400, 4x200 and 4x100. Then a group of us ran to Sugarhouse to run hills. We ran 2 different hills on the road 4 times. Luckily they were shorter because I have not run hills in forever and my quads were killing me. Did my core.

Last speed workout to finish a brutal week. We did usual track warm up, then mile warm  up, mile speed changes. We ran a ladder of 800, 600, 400, 300, 200. We did 2 sets. My times for the first set were: 2:27, 1:54, 1:11, 50, 35. My second set was slower: 2:34, 1:57, 1:14, I think around 52 and then 35. I really struggled to make it through this workout. The times were supposed to be fast and I felt exhausted. My legs were just dead and I couldn't push them anymore. We finished with 1.5 cool down. So glad this week is over. 

Easy 8 mile recovery on my own 

Adventure run- backwards. The first half was a pain because it was all uphill and my calves were killing. Once we got on the Red Butte trail though it was nice. We got back to the track at 7 miles so we ran 5 grass laps then ran 2 300's. Did my core. I felt tired and my calves hurt.

We did a lot with the track team before going on our run. Usual warm up, stretching, then some hills with drills. We did hurdle drills and jumps over the boxes then planks and wall sits. When everyone else was done, we still had 8 miles. We ran to Sugarhouse, 2 grass loops and back. Did my core. 

Speed workout/time trials today. 1 mile warm up, 1 mile speed changes then the mile. I could tell the first 100 meters we were starting too slow so I moved up to push the pace. My first 2 laps were within a second of the pace I should be running. It helped to run the first 2 laps with Chris and Tomy. I finished at 5:22 (I was supposed to hit 5:20). We ran a lap, then the 800. The wind was really annoying by this point. My 800 was 2:31, then we finished with 6 400's. My times were 71, 73, 72, 72, 73, 72. Usually I like running 400's and do well. Today though I felt so exhausted. My legs would not more any faster and hurt so bad. I felt like I had nothing to push with and no drive. I really hope I get out of this rut before we start racing. We ran 4 miles cooldown. Did my core. 

Usual track warm up, then 10 strides on the field. While waiting for Bill, Tomy and I ran another 2 miles. Then we ran up the the zoo, along Shoreline to Red Butte, up the road to the fence and back to East by Legacy Bridge. I did not like the uphill on Shoreline and my calves were killing. Other than that it was a good run. Did my core. 

Practice meet against Brighton and Judge today at East. I raced the mile and the 800. I did better in the mile than I thought I would. I ran a 5:10 and was the 6th boy.... I mean 1st girl. I ran 2 more mile before the 800. I did really well in the 800- ran a 2:22 which is a new PR! I ran a 4 mile cooldown to finish mileage. I felt pretty worn out and tired after. 

8 mile recovery run on my own. In the wind and rain. Must be track season. 

Easier day before a race. I ran 2 mile warm up, 2 miles speed changes and 2 miles cooldown. I did my core and took a 15 minute ice bath. 

Girls super meet at Davis today. I ran a little over a mile warm up, did drills and strides and raced the mile. I got out first and kept it the whole race. I was surprised one of the other girls didn't hang onto me in the race like she has in the past. My first lap was 74 and I felt like my stride was stuttered and it felt weird. I tried to push my second and third laps because I always slip up a lot. (both were 77) When I heard my 800 was 2:31, I knew I would be close to breaking 5. The last lap I was pushing hard into the wind and ran a 5:02. I felt so light headed and shaky after, but felt pretty good about my time. Best mile race I've had in a long time. I stretched, ran another 2 miles then raced the 2 mile. I was way more exhausted from the mile than I thought I would be. I had some really slow laps in the two mile, but won with a 11:07. Ha, before the end of the first lap one of my spikes was untied. I had some deja vu of my first 13 miler up Emigration Canyon with Bill, and knew I had to keep running even if my shoe was untied.... I am so happy about my mile and am excited to race at Pineview! Did my core. 

Meet today at Woods Cross. I am sore and way tired from yesterday so I didn't race. Instead I got to be in charge of long jump with Abigail... which was a learning experience. I got 2 miles in at the meet and ran another 6 after I got home. Did my core. 

Same workout as Monday. I felt so sore today and more tired than yesterday. Did my core and an ice bath for 15 minutes. 

St George and back in a day drive- oh party. I ran a 2 mile shake out before we drove down. I got 1.5 warm up and plenty of time for drills and strides. It was really hot and I am so glad I was the first race. This race was pretty similar to my Davis race. I got out first and kept the lead the whole time. There was some wind and I didn't have anyone close to push with. My first 800 was the same split as my first 800 at Davis (2:31). I kicked harder the last 300 at this race though. I ran the same time and at first I was mad. But I guess it is better I didn't slow down. I ran a mile and cheered the rest of the team. A few of us ran an 8 mile cool down which was probably the longest cool down ever! This race was fun, even if I didn't run as fast as I hoped.

I thought I was crazy to race a 5K after Pineview but I did so much better than I thought I would. (I was crazy because somehow I forgot to pin my number on.... like I haven't run a race before) I ran a 2 mile warm up with strides. I got out fast-well everyone did. It was entertaining seeing people drop out after sprinting the first .15. My first mile was 5:30. I focused on pushing on the flat part past the post office because that's where I slowed down so much last year. I caught and passed someone on the downhill to Foothill. My 2 mile was 11:00 and then I decided to try and break 17. I pushed hard down Sunnyside trying to close the gap between me and the next guy. I never caught him but it helped to see someone to chase. I finished first girl (or woman as they announced) and broke 17! I was really happy. I ran 7 miles cool down with Bill and Tomy. 

Hill workout today. We ran along 1300 E. to U Street. Then we ran in the Avenues striding up a street and jogging one street over until 11th Ave. We ran the Shriners run back to the track and ran extra grass laps. Did all my core including lunges, squats and arm swings. 

Speed workout-I was sore after yesterday but it was not as bad as I thought it would be. We ran 3 1200's at 2 mile pace. I hit 4:00 for all 3 of mine. Then 6 200's to finish. My times were 35, 35, 35, 35, 34, 33. We ran a long cool down to get 10 miles. Did all my core. 

Tri meet at East with Cyprus and Highland. I ran the mile and girls and boys were combined. It helped me a lot to have people to push up to and pass. I was still sore from speed and hills but did ok-ran a 5:12. After, a group of us went to Sunnyside for a fartlek workout. We ran 10 sets of 90 seconds on, 90 seconds off. It reminded me of cross country season. We ran 2 miles cool down to get 10. Did all my core. 

6 mile tempo run at Liberty. Luckily it was not as fast as the tempo we did a few weeks ago. I was supposed to run a 7 minute pace, but was faster than that. I averaged around a 6:40. The pace was not too hard, but still pushed me to maintain it. Did all my core. 

Usual pre race workout- 2 miles warm up, 2 miles speed changes and 2 miles cool down. Took a 15 minute ice bath and did my push ups and crunches. 

I ran very first in the meet, which was nice. I had time for 1.5 warm up including my strides. Once again I was trying to break 5, even if there was wind. I got out and my first lap was 73. I focused on pushing harder the second lap because that is where I usually slip. My 800 was 2:29 so it would be close. By the 600, a girl pushed up right behind me and I had to race. I was so scared she would pass me because I could hear her and see her shadow. I started kicking with 300 to go, and was pushing harder by the 200. I finished first, and with a 5:01. So close again. But I felt really good about my race- I pushed myself and fought to win. I ran 3.5 cool down with Tomy and Abigail. Then a group of us ran to Harmon's and back for another mile. I laid in the tent for a couple of hours until the 3200. The wind got worse and worse as the meet went on. I ran a 1.5 warm up and then raced the 3200. The wind was just ridiculous and my time was super slow but I finished first. I ran 2.5 cool down at the meet and another 4.5 at home to finish my mileage. 

Surprise speed workout today- it was pretty bad. 2 mile warm up, 1 mile speed changes. Then 2 sets of 400, 800, 400. I don't even remember my times but I was so slow. I felt really weird too. My legs were not super dead but I could not breathe at all. My chest was killing but I gave what I had that day, even if it was slow. Did all my core. 

Met at Liberty for a 6 mile workout. We ran 1 lap warm up, then 2 laps fireman (nothing like running fireman last summer with all the boys...) and 1 lap cooldown. I ran another 4 easy miles on my own later and did all my core. 

Much better speed workout today. 1 mile warm up, 1 mile speed changes then the 400-200 chase workout. My partner was Nate and we alternated running a 400 and 200. We ran 3 sets. It helped a lot to have someone to chase and the fear of being chased down the last stretch. My 400's were 68, 68, 67 and my 200's were 32, 33, 33. It hurt but felt better than Monday. Did all my core and packed for Cali!

1.5 mile shake out before getting on the plane to go to Cali! Later in the afternoon, we went for an easy 3 miles around our hotel. 

Crazy race but it was AWESOME! I had the last races of the group on Saturday night. I ran the mile at 5:45 and the 3200 at 7:15 both in the invited sections of the meet. (I never had my Garmin for my warm up and cooldown...) I ran about 2 miles warm up before the mile. We had to restart once (which was good because I needed more strides) I got out with the pack and made it my goal to push with them. My splits were close to under 5 (even for the mile not 1600) With 800 left, I knew it would pick up and I forced myself to stick with the group. I noticed I was in position to be in top 5 and wanted to medal. 2 girls were spread out in front then the rest of the pack was chasing. The last lap one girl passed me, and with 300 to go I followed her and tried to separate from everyone. I was kicking hard to not get passed and to get under 5. I finished 4th and broke 5!! I was so happy! But not much celebration because I had to get ready for the 3200. I iced my legs a little and stretched then started running again. My legs felt pretty tired but I wanted to finish it off. This race was pretty hard- mentally I was struggling to stay focused because my legs were heavy and I was tired. I stuck with the group the first mile and ran a 5:10. I wanted to be under 10:30 so I was on pace. The group started spreading out and seperating and I was starting to die. But I stuck with a girl and tried to push past her. I kicked hard and finished 10th with a 10:28. I got off that track ASAP. I was so stressed about running both events so close together and it was hard, but I am glad I did it. I am so happy about my times! And I was even in the video this year because I wasn't last :)

Back to usual track practice. We ran 5 stadium laps where we do a drill, stride and run the bleachers. Then 10 hill strides by the soccer fields. My calves were really sore from Saturday's race. Then we did a long run, up Emigration Canyon 4 miles and back. It was really hot and I felt pretty dead by the end. Did all my core and arm swings. 

Speed workout- 4 1,000's. It was great not having to run 5 of them, but now that I ran a PR in the 3200 my pace is faster. It was another hot track workout and my legs were pretty tired. I ran 3:15, 3:16, 3:18, 3:18. We ran to the cemetery and back to finish mileage to 10. Did all my core and arm swings. 

I couldn't go to the meet today so I did my own long run before the big rain storm. I ran to Red Butte and did our adventure run over to Popperton. I ran along 11th Ave to the fire station and back home the Shriners run way. Did all my core and arm swings. 

Wet, rainy day so track met inside. We did wall sits and step ups before splitting. We ran to Liberty Park and ran a fartlek workout- 5 sets of 2 on, 1 off, 1 on, 1 off. I was soaking wet and cold, but once I started the workout I felt good. I pushed hard with Chris and it felt good. Did all my core and arm swings. 

Did my own run before helping at the thrower/jumper meet. I ran along Foothill, down 2100 S. to 2700 S. then ran a lap in Sugarhouse and back home. Felt pretty good, but definitely need new shoes because my hip hurts really bad. 

That awkward moment when you reach your weekly mileage but you are still 4 miles away from your car... whoops. Bill, Tomy and I met at East for a long run (I needed 11). My brand new shoes got initiated to XC on the very muddy JCC trail. We ran to JCC and on the trail. The first part was hardly muddy, but by mile 2.5 on the trail it was so bad. I was slipping and falling everywhere and going pretty slow. We picked it up once we were out of the mud, and as we turned off the trail to another trail unfortunately I knew where it would go. And it would be over. 2 summers ago we ran the trail to City Creek and back (14 miles) which is probably on the list of workouts to never repeat. We ran to City Creek, then down to South Temple. I hit 11 when we were just heading down City Creek, and only picked up the pace to hurry and finish. We finished at 15 going up the 900 S. on the hill. It has been a long time since I have run for 2 hours straight.... 

Ran 4 miles in the morning before school. Afternoon-speed workout. We ran .5 warm up and 1 mile speed changes. We had 3 groups all running speed, which helped to have more people to work with. I ran 3 sets of 800, 600, 400. I felt pretty good the first set, but the second 600 was when I really began to feel so tired. Finishing the last set I felt so slow and dead but I still ran the pace. My 800's were 2:28, 2:29, 2:28. My 600's were 1:51, 1:50, 1:51 and my 400's were 69, 71, 71. I felt sick after but I was so glad to be done. We ran an easy 4 miles cool down. Did all my core and arm swings. 

Usual track warm up, then 8 hill strides on the paved road going up to the track. We Shriners run, along 11th Ave all the way to the top of City Creek and back to the track. We finished with 2 300's to get 10. My whole body hurt today and I felt pretty tired. The ice bath was out at the track and so I did an ice bath for 10 minutes. Did all my core and arms. 

4 mile shake out in the morning before school. We had a tri-meet at Woods Cross. I ran the 400, 800, the 800 in the medley and in the 4x400. I got 6.5 warm up/cool down and races. My 400 was 62, 800 was 2:22. East won the medley. I felt so tired and dead. High mileage wipes me out and all I want to do is sleep. Did all my core and arms. 

3.5 mile run before school. 10 mile workout with fartlek. We ran to Sugarhouse and ran 10 sets of 90 seconds on, 90 seconds off. I was sore from the race before but mostly just tired everywhere again. Did all my core and arms. 

2 mile morning run. Easy afternoon workout- mile warm up, mile speed changes and mile cool down. My legs felt dead so I took a 15 minute ice bath. 

I had plenty of time before the mile so I got 4 miles warm up and a lot of drills and strides. I made it my goal to be under 5, and that's what I was working for. I got out first and could hear one girl right on my shoulder. My first 400 was 72. My 800 was 2:26 and I knew I had to push the third lap to be under 5. The girl stuck with me and that helped me so much to push harder. I focused on separating from her at the 300 and with 200 to go I kept sprinting harder to finish. I finished first and was under 5!! I was so happy-I wasn't sure I could do it because of high mileage and how tired I was. It did help to have someone chasing me so close behind. I ran a couple miles then ran the 800 in the medley. And it was basically in a workout, by the time I started our team was in last by almost 100 m... But I out kicked a girl down the stretch so we weren't last. I needed 7 more miles and I was so tired and dead but finished the mileage. 

4 mile morning run. Usual track warm up, then we ran 12 hills by the road going to the track. Chris, Tomy and I ran to the gate up the road past Red Butte and ran back Legacy Bridge way. We ran a couple grass laps to finish 10. Did all my core and arms. 

Speed workout- we ran 3 sets of 4 400's with a lap recovery between sets and standing recovery between each interval. My first set was right on- 72, 71, 70, 69. The next two sets were really hard to get through. My legs were feeling the lactic really bad and it was hard not having a lot of people to chase or push with. My last 8 were in the 70-72 range. I was close to puking before the last one and I was so glad when we finally finished. We ran a 4.5 cool down to get 10. My legs feel pretty tired and sore. Did all my core and arms. 

4 mile morning run. Tri meet at Highland- I ran the 400 and 800. My 400 was 63 and my 800 was 2:25. I could definitely feel yesterday's speed workout. Then Tomy and I ran laps in Sugarhouse and ran a fartlek workout- 10 sets of 1 minute on, 1 minute off. Usually I like 1 minute on/off, it feels good to open up my stride for just a minute. But not today. My legs were so tired and it was hard to push through. Did my crunches and push ups, but not squats and lunges because my hip hurts. 

3 mile morning run. At practice, we ran the stadium laps with a drill and running the bleachers. I felt so tight starting out, but loosened a little by the end. Then we practiced relay handoffs and ran 4 200's. Ran a cool down in the Bonneville Glen and only 9 miles for today!! Did my push ups, crunches, and arm swings. 

Easy workout- half mile warm up with the team, then mile warm up, mile speed changes, and mile cool down. I feel better than earlier this week and took a 15 minute ice bath. 

Awesome race day. After my 12 hours of sleep, I ran a 2 mile shake out run then went to the meet in the afternoon. I got 3 miles warm up before the mile. I got out in first and was pushing hard to get a fast time. There were 2 Davis girls who stuck right on me the whole race and that helped me to push harder. My first lap was 70 and I felt pretty good but I slowed too much in my second lap (my 800 was 2:25) but I was still within breaking the record if I had a fast second half. My third lap, I didn't want to push too hard and take away my kick, but I remembered Bill told me to race the third lap and I did. The last lap I was working to gap the two girls and I gave it my all down the last stretch. I finished with a 4:54 (a PR, and meet and stadium record) and was so happy! The 3200 was only an hour and a half later but it didn't seem too bad because I doubled at Arcadia in a short time. I stretched my legs and got another mile before racing again. But in my 3200 I was much more tired and sore than I thought I would. I was not fighting for a good time, but to stay in first position and win. Two girls stuck on me the first 5 laps, then one fell off. The other girl kept moving up by me and on the last lap got around me. I had to kick hard the last 100 meters to beat her. I ran a 10:45, which is a PR in Utah and the meet and stadium record. However, all my 3200 races this season have been running on tired legs from the mile. This was the last meet I have to double in one day. I am excited to race the 3200 on fresh legs and to see how fast I can run it. I ran the last leg of the 4x800 to finish the meet. I won the athlete of the meet award and I felt so good about my races. Today was a turn around day after a long week of being tired, sick, and sore. I met Bill at Sugarhouse later to run 8.5 and finish my mileage for the week. 

Speed workout- 2 sets of 200, 800, 400, 200, 200, 200. First set felt good but the second 800 and 400 were hard to push through. My second 8 was 3 seconds slower than my first but the 200's felt good. My calves felt way sore from Saturday and our cool down was really slow. Did my crunches and push ups. 

Hill stride workout in the Avenues. We started at U Street and stride up a street, jog a street over and kept going until 11th Ave. To finish we ran 2 300's at the track. Did my crunches and push ups. 

3 mile morning run. Then after helping at the meet Tomy and I went on a 6 mile adventure run. Did my crunches and push ups. 

2 mile morning run. Afternoon workout was mile warm up, mile speed changes, mile cool down. Took a 15 minute ice bath to get ready for tomorrow's race. 

Amazing race day today! Ran a 2 mile shake out before driving to the meet. Ran 2 miles warm up and did drills and strides before starting. I was nervous because it was the first race with all the competition. The first lap I got out and took control of the race. My goal was to beat the record and I needed a fast first 1600 to be close. The first 800 there was a group close behind, but I slowly separated from them. My first 1600 was 5:11 and that was cutting it close. Laps 5 and 6 were the hardest mentally to push through. I had pulled away from the group and was pushing by myself which was hard. But when I saw I was still on pace to break the record and hearing the crowd cheering I could pull through. With one lap to go, the time was 9:08 and I knew I needed to kick hard to pull it off. I was close to lapping girls so I focused on passing which helped me to kick hard and finish strong. And I did it! A 10:22- PR and new state record! I felt really good after my race and was so happy. Ran a 6 mile cool down with Bill and Abigail. Later ran 2 more miles and took a 15 minute ice bath. 

Another crazy race day today. Ran 2 mile shake out and sat around at the meet waiting to run. Ran 3 miles warm up, drills and strides and back on the track to race with the same girls. My goal was to break the record but I knew this race would be much closer than the 3200. I took control and led for the first 3 laps. At the 800 and 1200 I was off by 3 seconds of where I wanted to be time wise. I could see on the screen the tight pack of 5 and I was running scared. On the gun lap, a girl moved in first and I didn't react quick enough. When I did, another girl slid into second so I was pushing with her and the lead girl gapped us by a stride or two. I ran the last lap pushing so hard and raced all the way to the finish. I was 3rd and less than a second behind the first girl. I was disappointed that I let 2 girls slip past me but it was a learning experience so I will be ready for state. I won the athlete of the meet award and ran the fastest 9 mile cool down ever- just to finally finish. It was a lot of track this weekend, but very memorable and I am excited for state!

3 mile morning shake out run. You know it's a rough day when Bill calls in two pacers for workout... I ran 6 800's and I am SO glad the pacers were there. I didn't run with my watch, so I don't know how fast I was going. But by the third one I was just hanging on to the other person's stride, not able to run it on my own. It was a brutal workout but I am grateful for those who helped. 

Easy day before regions- mile warm up, 2 miles speed changes, and mile cooldown. 15 minute ice bath. 

Day 1 of regions- My first event was the mile. I felt pretty good, won, and hit the splits I needed to. Then I ran the 400 trials and qualified for finals tomorrow. Took a 15 minute ice bath and ran a long cool down.

Day 2 of regions- raced the 3200 first. I gapped the group within the first few laps and was pushing by myself. There was wind to go against and I did not feel good. I ran slower than I wanted, but finished first. I raced 400 finals and finished 6th with a 63. Then to finish I won the 800, with my usual time of 2:22. It is weird to think that was my last time racing on East's track!

 We went for an easy run through the U campus, up Virginia Street and back the Legacy Bridge way. My legs felt pretty dead and tired from racing. 

Speed workout- we ran 3 sets of 500, 100 jog and 200 sprint. Tomy was running the same pace as me which helped SO much. It hurt but I was right where I needed to be. Ran 3 later that night. 

Shorter speed workout today. We ran 3 sets of 4 200's with standing recovery and lap recovery between sets. I felt pretty good on the 200's and ran 31-33. 

Ran 3 laps at Sugarhouse Park during JV regions. It was hot and I was so sore and tired from the day before. After we ran 8 strides on the field. 

Day 1 of state- I can't believe it is already the end of the season, and my last time running at state! I ran 2 miles shake out before getting on the bus. The 1600 race was at the beginning of the meet and the bus got there as they were calling final call. I did a few strides then did a lot of drills while waiting in the bull pen. Then the race. I took the lead at the end of the first curve and focused on staying on the INSIDE of the lane, ha. I can't remember my lap splits but I was so nervous and running scared. I had no idea how close the next girl was but I knew she would be close and kicking to pass me. I started to pick up the pace with 500 to go, and still had the lead at the gun lap. I was running scared and didn't react just like at BYU. Before the 200 a girl passes me and took the lead. I swung to her right as we headed down the home stretch. I was so close and gave it my all to get ahead, but she was doing the same. About 10 meters before the finish line, my stride was off and I stumbled and was pretty sure I was going to fall and not finish, but I recovered and finished. I was second by .18 of a second. I gave it my all to fight, but I wish I could have been more confident when I did have the lead. I ran 3 miles cool down and a mile later. My legs felt pretty good after my race until later in the afternoon. 

Day 2 of state. The 3200 was very first and I had more time for a warm up. I ran 2 miles shake out then 2 miles warm up. The 3200 has been my stronger race even though I don't like running the 8 laps. I felt much more confident going into this race and knew I had a state record in my name to defend. I took the lead at the beginning and went out fast, trying to set a new record. But I definitely was not as fresh or rested as BYU invite. I gapped the group pretty well, but it was hard for me to push alone. My 1600 was 5:12, slower than I wanted. I tried to pick it up, but I was stuck in a slower pace. The last 1,000 my team started yelling that a girl in the group was making a move and broke from the group. That's when I remembered to race- no matter how far ahead I was, I had no idea how strong they were coming. I finished first with a 10:31. My legs were killing me, but I finally a state title and my record still remained. I never thought I could be first in state in any event! I ran a cool down then sat around all afternoon until the 800. This was my first time this season racing the 800. I have never really liked it but I haven't raced it that much. I had a horrible start, but finished 4th with a new PR of 2:18. I was relieved to be done with state- I was so nervous for my races but happy with how I did. 

I have missed trail runs and XC! Today Tomy, Dakota, Gavin and I drove up Millcreek to run on Pipeline trail. That trail reminds me of XC and it is my favorite trail. Tomy and I ran out 4 and back. I was so stiff and sore from state. 

JCC trail today. I forgot all the uphill on that trail. My legs felt even worse than yesterday and I was pretty slow the whole way. 

Speed workout- I met with a group to run at Granite High track. I ran 3 sets of 4 400's with minute recovery between 400's and a lap recovery between sets. It helped to have other people to push with. I was slower by the end of the sets- I ran 2 69's, a 74 but most were 71-72. It really pushed me hard and was a good workout. 

Early morning run on my own before leaving to Cali. I felt way sore and tired from the speed the day before. 

Ran at the beach today. Ran 2 miles barefoot on the sand, which killed my legs. My 

Speed workout on my own was pretty bad. I ran to a high school track about 1.5 miles away from my hotel. I ran a mile then 10 200's. It did not feel easier at a lower elevation and my legs were sore and tired. I was pushing but couldn't pop out of my slow zone because I was by myself-I had no one to chase and no one was chasing me. 15 hours of walking around at Disneyland didn't help my legs recover either... 

Long run by myself after I got home. I felt pretty good. 

3 miles in the morning before school. Then a speed workout- a mile, 2 800's and 4 400's. Tomy and Chris helped pace me. I struggled to make it through the workout. My legs hurt, I wanted to puke and my lungs and chest were really tight. I don't know if it is coming back to elevation or spending a weekend on a bus but it was a brutal workout. It helped to have the boys to chase but I did not feel good. I was happy when it was over. 

3 miles in the morning. Ran to Liberty and did a 4 mile tempo. Tomy was with me for the first two miles, then I was on my own. I was supposed to hit 6:15 and I finished with a 6:08 average. It hurt and I was tired but it was good for me to push by myself for the last half.  

6 miles in the morning. Shriners run and 2 300's to finish. I felt really tired and still my calves and hamstrings are super tight. 

3 miles in the morning. Mile warm up, 2 miles speed changes and mile cool down in the afternoon. 

2 mile shake out before getting on the plane. My race was late at night so it had luckily cooled down somewhat. I got a warm up and was just starting drills when the race was starting... whoops. I took the lead and my goal was to gap the group. I felt good and was on pace the first 2 laps. Then it got really hard. My pace slipped and I was struggling to keep going. It was hard to push alone and it didn't really feel like a race. I finished first, but wasn't too happy with my time. But oh well. The top 5 in the 3200 were all Utah girls! Yeah we dominate distance.... I got a watch for winning and another watch for winning the best distance performance of the meet. 

Hottest. Run. Ever. It was about 100 degrees and we ran a long run. We ran on the Zoo trail to Red Butte, then on that trail to 11th Ave and Shriners run back. It was ridiculously hot and hard to keep going. My legs were tired from the race and I was glad when it was over. 

Met early this morning to run. A group of us drove up to Jeremy Ranch and ran there. Going out 6 miles felt pretty easy, fast and mindless. Coming back was hard though. My legs were tired and it felt like it was all uphill. 

Speed workout. Usual warm up then we started with 2 1,000's. I was a few seconds slow from the split but it was faster than I had run thousands before. We got 5 minutes recovery then 4 500's. The last 500 we finally hit the split we needed to. I thought/hoped we were done, but we did another 2 1,000's. My legs were so dead. I didn't care about the time as much as finishing. Ran 5 later.

Cemetary run from Sugarhouse Park. In the cemetary we ran fartlek- 10 sets of 1 minute on, 1 minute off. My calves were way sore from the day before.

Ran on Pipeline but the opposite way of the usual run. We ran up the switchbacks up the canyon road 4 miles and back. The switchbacks were not too steep but there were a lot of them. My legs and hips were like jello by the end. I ran 4 in the afternoon and my legs were way tired. High mileage always wipes me out and I am ready for this week to end.

Last brutal speed workout! We met at the Granite track and it was so nice to run on different track because the East one feels so much longer. Did usual warm up then 800, 3 400's and 5 minute recovery and 3 400's and an 800. My first 800 was 2:24 and my 400's were all 70. My 400's for the second set were 70, 71, and 72. The last 800 was really hard to push through. My legs were so heavy, dead and I was tired. I finished at a 2:31 and was so happy to be done. Ran a long cool down to get my miles. 

First day of XC! Except I am graduated so it is kinda weird... We met at Sugarhouse and ran the cemetery run. I ended up alone and was tired coming back, but Bill was trying to catch me and I made sure he didn't. I ran 2 300's on the track and a cool down. The second half of the run my left hip tightened up and really hurt-time for new shoes! Later I ran 4 on my own. 

Last speed workout! We ran usual warm up then ran 5 sets of 200, jog 100 and a 300. My 200's were all 31, except the 5th one was 32. My 300's were 49, 48, 47, 47, 48, 46. This was a good workout to work on quick, short distance. I focused on getting out of my usual stride, and getting on my toes and taking short steps. It helped so much to have the boys ahead of me to chase. We finished with 8 grass strides. 

First day in North Carolina. I didn't get back to the hotel until late so I ran on the treadmill. It is only my second time running on a treadmill since I started running.... and for a reason. 

WOW! This race was.... incredible but bittersweet. I ran 2 shake out in the morning and didn't race until evening. I ran 2 warm up, got my drills and strides in. I couldn't believe I was at Nationals and running against the top girls. I was the only West Coast girl in the race. I was really nervous to be running with a lot of girls who are just as fast as I am. When the gun went off, I immediately thought "rail" and dropped into lane one close to the rail. First lap went by fast and ending the second lap I began to feel pain and realized my two "freebie" laps were over and it was time to work. The third lap, the lead girl began to gap the group. At the beginning of the fourth lap, there were three girls who moved away from the group and were gapping. I realized I was in ninth place and needed to move. At the 200 I moved out and surged to the front. On the straightaway, I closed up the front girls and we were all back in one tight group. Our mile was 5:07. The fifth lap I was running on the outside of the group and trying to keep contact with the front girl. Beginning the sixth lap I felt like we slowed, or I was ready to surge. I hesitated for a second then got gutsy and surged. As I began to move up, a girl from behind was moving at the same time. I took the inside lead and matched her stride. We surged together until the end of the lap and the group came with us. With 800 to go I didn't feel too horrible and was running scared. Every time I moved, the group matched and came with. At the 500 I thought to begin kicking and pick it up. At the 300, the girl next to me passed me and took the lead. It was deja vu of state and I decided not to let it happen again. At the 200 I kicked harder, and at the curve I swung and passed her. I dropped back into the rail and was only thinking of the girl I just passed and didn't know the next girl was so close. About 30 meters from the finish, the next girl came past me and before I knew it, it was over. I was second, by .73 of a second. After the race I felt really good. I had serious runners high and lots of adrenaline that didn't stop until 2 A.M. I was elated I was second at nationals, I got to lead a national race. But I got second, by so little. It leaves a sore spot and some lingering regret, especially now as I look back. I think this was probably my best race and as a true runner I say it was fun! It was a different experience to be back in pack running. I wasn't worried about crashing, pushing by myself, watching the clock tick. I was thinking when to move, where I should be and watching how the girls were running. It was such an amazing experience and really a fun race. Ran 4 cool down and took an ice bath. 

Day 2 of Nationals. I ran 3 miles in the morning and my calves were really tight and sore. They told us the mile would be earlier so I began to warm up earlier, but the meet was behind and I had a lot of time. I got 3 miles warm up, a lot of drills and strides. Looking around at the other girls, most of them looked like they were ready to puke and we hadn't even run yet! I was just happy to be running and enjoying every moment of my last high school race. There were only nine girls in the race and we were a tight pack the first 2 laps. I was torn with whether to run wide and with the front or run by the rail. After 2 laps the lead girl broke away and the group spread way out. I got gapped and was on my own. It was hard to run alone and be chasing. The last lap I forced myself not to give up and to kick to close the gap. I closed the gap and beat one of the girls in the group I was chasing. I didn't feel quite as good as yesterday after and my calves were so tight. But I was happy I had the opportunity to compete at nationals and what a great way to finish senior season! 

Ran on my own today. I had to go in the afternoon so it was really hot and it was kind of stupid to do 10 because I was so sore from nationals, but I got a lot of miles out of the way fast. I ran to Sugarhouse, then to Tanner Park and along the trail to Foothill and home. 

Met at Sunnyside with the XC team today. We ran a warm up in the gulley then did some core and the Shriners run. I wasn't going that fast on the run but my lungs were hurting really bad. 

Ran an easy 6 miles on my own. 

I meant to wake up earlier to run but I couldn't get out of bed. I ran to Sugarhouse then did some laps in the gulley. 

Met at Sugarhouse with the XC team. We ran the cemetery run then Tomy and I ran extra laps to get to 10. 

JCC trail with the team. I felt pretty good  so I went out 5 miles so I could get to 10. 

Team workout at Cottonwood Complex. We ran the usual 3 mile warm up, 8 strides then did some 800's. We ran the XC regions course and did 6 800's with standing recovery. I felt pretty good. It is different to be switching from 800's on a track at full speed and 800's for XC when there are hills and a longer race. My first 3 800's were all 3:06, then I ran 2:55, 3:03, and 2:55. It is really weird to think I will never race there again. My hips were hurting really bad when we finished. Ran 3.5 cool down. 

Met at Liberty Park and ran 1 lap warm up. Then we did a long run. We ran along 900 E. to 3rd Ave then went up through Memory Grove and the drinking fountain in City Creek. Came back along State Street and weaving through streets back to Liberty. The first few miles I was really tight and sore. I loosened up eventually and felt a little better. 

I ran 10 miles in the morning with the team. We met at a park and ride by the Parleys trail and we ran the flagpole run backwards on Wasatch Dr. I ran another 4 miles at night.

We met at Sunnyside and ran to Shriners, along 11th Ave to City Creek and back. My hamstrings were really tight the first few miles and my knees hurt the whole time.

Bill, Dakota, Sarah, Tomy and I met early this morning to run at Jeremy Ranch. It was freezing starting out but felt a lot better than the heat in the valley. I ran 7.5 out and back. The last few miles felt super long and my hips and knees hurt. My legs are really dead now but it was a good run. We averaged 7:52 overall and I was glad when it was over.

8 miler in the pouring rain. I felt a lot better than I thought I would after yesterday's long run. 

Morning run at Pipeline. Tomy and I averaged 7:15 on the way out on the trail. Then we decided to go up the hill to get to 5... not a good idea. It was way too steep to be running.We ran about the same pace back and I had to push hard to stay with him. Later I ran an easy 3 on my own. 

Easy 4 miles to finish the week and now to Lake Powell!

Ran 8 along the roads outside the Marina. I ran before it got too hot but I was pretty stiff and it took me a couple miles to warm up and be able to push the pace. 

First pool running workout since last year- I did 5 minutes warm up, then 3 sets of 7x1:30 hard and 30 seconds recovery. I did 2 minutes recovery between sets and a 5 minute cool down. 

Today was probably one of the hottest run I have done. We came into the marina in the afternoon to drop off people so I had some time to run. I jumped in the lake before I started and had a wet shirt around my neck, but still it was so incredibly hot. I felt light headed after spending 5 days on a boat and was so glad when I finally finished. 

Pool running again. I ran 5 minutes warm up then a ladder of 1-2-3-4-4-3-2-1 hard and 1 minute recovery between each hard. 

Long run to finish a weird week. I felt pretty good for the first 5 miles then I felt pretty light headed and my lungs were hurting. The last three miles I was able to pick up the pace. 

Cemetery run from Sugarhouse with extra laps in the park. I forgot my Garmin but I felt pretty good pushing with Bill. 

Pipeline trail today. We ran up the road about 2 miles then ran the down the switchback trail. To get more miles, I ran out another 4 miles and back. I ended up running by myself and was so slow. I felt like I never woke up this morning and every time I tried to pick up the pace I would slow down more. 

Sunnyside- I ran 3.5 laps in the gulley warm up. Then we did 2 circuits and step-ups. My quads were so sore today and didn't loosen until mile 9 in the run. We were at 4 miles when we started our long run. We ran 5 up Emigration canyon and back. I didn't feel good and my legs hurt but I managed to stay in a group which made it easier to push. 

Hill workout at Cottonwood Complex. We ran 3 miles warm up, did strides then run 4 Bessie's, 4 roller coasters and 4 Miranda's. My legs were really sore but it was a good workout and it helped get me ready for cross country. 

Tempo at Liberty Park. We 2x2 mile tempo with a mile recovery between. I felt good and was on pace for the first part but then I would slow down. The first set I was able to push with Bill the last mile and finish at 12:20ish. The second set I felt like I couldn't pick up the pace again. I was chasing Bill trying to make up for a slow first mile and finished at 11:55. I felt like puking but didn't. I was happy to have people to push with.  

8 mile recovery on my own. I am glad the hard week of post- Powell running is over!

Easy workout before the 10K. We ran a lap warm up at Liberty, then a lap fireman and 2 miles cool down. I took a 15 minute ice bath. 

First and last race of the summer! I ran 2 miles warm up at the start before the race with some strides. I started right at the front of all the runners which helped. The first mile is always crazy- I was surrounded by lotsa guys sprinting. My first mile was 5:07 and I was pushing with Dakota for the next mile as we moved up. My 2 miles was around 10:20 and I began to hurt as I turned down South Temple. The first girl I had seen passed and gapped me down South Temple. It is downhill, but not enough to keep you going fast. I struggled to push because I was alone and gapped from people in front of me. Turning off South Temple I had to pick it up again because a pack of girls was coming. I finished 2nd woman overall with a new PR! When I finished my Garmin wasn't even at 6 and the last mile I was really confused because we went a different way. Come to find out, we finished on the marathon course instead of the 10K. I know I am a true runner because I wasn't thrilled I ran shorter but really angry. I ran 5 miles cool down. I like this race because it is the race that got me to start running cross country three years ago. My time has improved a lot by then-about 26 minutes and I can run the whole course now!

Ouch. My quads KILL! Downhill courses hurt the few days after. We ran 2 miles at Sugarhouse then stretched and did leg lifts, planks, arm swings and lunges before going for a run. I am really sore and stiff and went pretty slow. 

We at Shoreline trail by the zoo. We ran mile up the canyon and back then ran along the trail to the gate above Red Butte. To add another 4 miles we ran along Wasatch Drive. My quads and hips were really tight and I was happy to be done. 

Long run on my own today. I ran by Red Butte to 11th Ave and back to my house. I felt better than the day before but still took it slow. 

Finally I felt almost normal today. Did a long run to the cemetery on 3300 S. 

Day one of hell week. And we started with the hardest workout- JCC. I ran to the 4 mile turn around then did 10 hills on the way back. This is my third year doing it and it is still really hard. I did take short recovery, if any, between hills which kept me moving and made it go by quicker. I was really tired running back and am so glad it is over!

Day two of hills at Pipeline. We ran up the switchbacks and to the top of Millcreek Canyon. The switchbacks weren't too bad but I was going really slow. The canyon got pretty steep by the end but the downhill was nice on the way back. I finished at 12.5 and later ran 3.5.

Puke Hill. The trail is gorgeous looking out over the valley and all the lakes but the first mile is brutal. I ran all the way to the top of the hills (even if walking would've been faster) and my legs felt like jello. We went out 6 miles and back. Later I ran 4 miles. 

Well Sarah Sargent and I finished a solid 5 day hill week with our run at girls camp. We were staying at a cabin up Big Cottonwood Canyon. I figured we would just run up the canyon a couple miles then come back.  I was going really slow and it felt like forever. We ran 3.5 up to Silver Lake and ran a lap around on the board walk (which was gorgeous) then ran back down. It was so much steeper than I thought as I was running down but we finished our 8 miles before everyone else even woke up. 

Last run to finish mileage and I went on the flattest course as possible. My legs aren't as sore so I was able to push the pace finally. 

Cemetery run at Sugarhouse. We did 10 sets of minute on, minute off fartlek in the cemetery. Felt pretty good, just a little sore.

We had our bingo run today at Liberty Park. We never figured out who won because we went straight to breakfast but that was ok. I got 8 miles in the morning. Later I ran another 5.

Morning- I met with one of the new BYU freshman runners for a run. We ran at Liberty park and ran a 30 minute tempo. I got about 2.5 miles warm up then we ran about 4.25 tempo. We didn't go too fast  (we were talking the whole time) and averaged 6:55. I ran a cool down to 8. At night I met with Susannah and we ran another 5 together.

Bike and run 2012- I was on a team with Chris again and we were competing against Sarah and Tomy. We were pretty close for the first 6 miles. It is hard to switch between running and biking because my legs were really sore and tight. But Chris and I won!  My 5 miles running averaged 6:45 and I counted the biking as 2 miles. Chris, Tomy and I ran another 5 miles to get 12. Later I ran 4 more with Sarah and Abigail.

Met at Liberty Park again. We ran along 500 E. to Granite High. We ran 4 laps speed changes and went back to the park. My calves and quads were really sore from all the biking.

Easy 6 miles on the Hobble Creek Canyon trail. I was camping up the canyon for a family reunion so I just went out three and back on the trail.

Morning speed workout. We ran 2.5 warm up then 4 laps speed changes on the East Track. There were a lot of painful memories running speed on the track again. Luckily now that it is XC season I don't have to run as fast. We ran 12 400's with standing recovery between each one. My first was was 84, a little slow. # 7, 10-12 were all 79 and the rest were all 80- right where I wanted to be. It was a pace I could handle for the full workout but still worked me. I ran 3.5 cool down. That night was my dad's YSA stake 5K at Sugarhouse Park  so I went to run. I ran a mile warm up before the race and a mile cool down after. We just ran 2 road laps so it wasn't too bad. I got out fast and after the first mile was pushing alone (2 guys were way ahead of me) I didn't feel too bad and felt like I pushed the whole race. It was a full 3.1 on my Garmin and my time was 18:48.

I felt great last night but not this morning.... My hamstrings were really tight and my calves sore so I had a slower 10 mile run.

Workout at Liberty Park. We ran a warm up then ran 10 sets of minute on-minute off fartlek around the pond. My quads and hips were really sore so it was hard to push to where I should be. 4 mile cool down.

Sunnyside- we started with a warm up then did 3 circuits, 10 strides and 2 800's around the grass. Both my 800's were 2:38 and if went by faster than on a track. We ran the Shriners run to get to 12. The last 1.25 Tomy and picked up the pace to 6:05 just to finish it off.

I ran an easy 8 in the morning then another 4 at night with Susannah.

Easy 6 to finish my miles for the week. Camp next week!

First day of XC camp! We met early Monday morning to do physicals etc. I ran 6 miles on the trail with a group of other freshmen. After arriving in Park City, we did another group run on a trail by where we were staying and I ran another 6. I felt pretty good. It is a big change running with a group of 30 instead of like 5....

Today was a hard workout- threshold run- and I didn't really know what to expect so I was pretty nervous. We ran 2 miles easy warm up then ran the threshold along the rail trail. Starting out, we were all in a big group and I felt really crowded in. But I reminded myself to be patient and push the whole time, not just do what the group does. My first mile was 6:09 and I decided to push and match the second mile. My second mile was 6:09 and I was feeling pretty good. I was moving up as the group started spreading out. My third mile was 6:00 and we finished at 3.7 miles (supposedly it was only 2.5.....) My final time was 22:30 and I finished the workout close behind the lead girls. I didn't feel too bad and felt good that I knew I pushed my best. I ran a cool down to get to 8 and iced my legs for 10 minutes. Later I ran another 5 miles with another group.

Recovery day- I ran 8 in the morning. I finally got a stick which is great to use after runs. I have decided to get better at stretching, icing and rolling right after runs so my legs will feel better and I won't get injured. Later I ran another 4.

Another recovery day. We ran on a rail trail by Coalsville. I ran 8 in the morning and another 4 later. My hamstrings have been sore and tight all week and today they finally felt a bit better.

Tempo run for the week. We ran it along Jeremy Ranch road which I know pretty well. We ran a warm up of almost 2 miles. There were SO many cows wandering around and running with us, and in front of us. Kinda scary... Then we started the tempo. The team stayed in a tight group for the first 2.5 miles. It is a different experience running tempo with a big group instead of one or two other people. I stuck with the big group and about mile 4.5 on the road I seperated the big group and went with the lead group. The big hills after mile 5 were really brutal but it helped to chase girls down and push with them. The tempo was 5.37 long and I averaged 6:27. I felt pretty good again. I know that I pushed myself the best that I could and I was glad I knew the road and what was coming. I ran 3 miles cool down to get to 10. XC camp was not as scary as I thought it would be and was so fun!

Easy run on my own today. I just moved into my new dorm so I ran around campus measuring how far places are from my dorm. (the locker rooms .81 and 90 stairs across campus) Next week we start practice and I am pretty excited!

Team try-outs... or team FHE today. I ran a 2 mile warm up with a couple strides before starting. We ran 3x1600 at 5:45 with 5 minutes recovery between sets. The first one I felt really good. I moved up in the group so I could finish on pace (5:44) I jogged a 200 before the second. My time was 5:46 and after the second I jogged a 400. The third one I could feel pain, but it was not too bad. Running with a big group all going the same speed helped a lot. I finished at 5:45 and did another lap. I didn't feel too horrible after- though it was blazing hot. I ran a long cool down to get to 10.

Early morning 4 miles before class. I felt sore from yesterday's workout but felt a bit better by the end. Later I ran another 7 miles in the blazing hot weather. Fall please come now!

Hill workout today. We ran up to the temple and did the temple hill loops. We would run hard up to the cone (about .25) on the grass then kept jogging around the temple block to the hill again. Each loop was one mile. We ran 5 total. I didn't feel too great running up the hill-it was super hot and I was sore from Monday. But I finished it off and ran a longer cool down for 10.

Easy 4 in the morning before school. Then I ran 6 along Carterville with two other girls and added another 2 miles. My hips and hamstrings were tight and sore from the hills.

Tempo run workout today. We ran to the paved trail on University Ave as a warm up then started the tempo. I don't really know who I should be running with or exactly how fast I should go on tempo, but I went with the group that was going the longer loop. I didn't feel too good the first 2 miles and was wondering if I could make it the whole way. But then I felt stronger to push up with the girls. We ran 5 miles at 6:33 pace. Then I ran a long cool down with Mckenna to get 12 along the Provo River Trail.

Big day- I ran my 2,000th mile for the year!!! And I forgot about it until I got home so I didn't do anything cool or exciting on my run. Ran 9 around town to finish mileage. Felt pretty tight and sore from tempo but half way through my run I was able to pick up the pace and finish strong.

Met with a few girls this morning to do our fartlek workout. We ran to the Provo River Trail and did 5-3-2 hard and 5-3 recovery and a cooldown. I have a cold now so it was not too great of a workout. My legs felt fine but my chest was really tight and I couldn't breathe well. I hope to get over my cold really soon so I can feel better and run better too.

4 miles in the morning. It took me about 2 miles before I finally could breathe while running a reasonable pace-still congested. In the afternoon I ran 8 and once I got in a even pace I felt pretty good. After I had to do a test for weights-jumping squats for a minute. That hurt and my quads will fell it tomorrow...

Interval workout by the track today. We ran a one mile loop around the fields and on the track 3 times. It was pretty hot and I am still not all the way better, but I did better than I was expecting. We were supposed to run an 85's for 400 pace. My miles were 5:47, 5:43 and 5:43. My quads were really sore and tight but I managed to keep contact with the group. I ran a long cool down for 10 before weights. In weights we did various tests- throwing the medicine ball, bench press, chin ups, and leg press. To sum it all up- I can handle running lotsa miles but I need some SERIOUS work on core, upper body strength and in the weight room. There is a lot of room for improvement throught the season there. Ran another 4 at night.

4 miles in the morning. 8 mile recovery run along Provo River Trail. My quads are really sore and tight from weights and did not loosen up very well.

Morning run I felt great! I could finally breathe and didn't have to push way hard to run an 8:15 pace. Afternoon I ran 7. My Garmin was dead so I don't know how hard I was running but I felt pretty good and glad I am getting better.

Long run/tempo to finish the week. I ran 2 miles warm up then ran a 40 minute tempo. I ran the same tempo route as last week. I wasn't as fast pushing by myself and my hips were really tight. But I averaged 6:47 and almost got 6 miles tempo in. I felt pretty good and feel like I am fully recovered from my cold-yeah!

I didn't mean to run this much today but less for later this week! I woke up to run before school and was really tired but ran 4 miles anyway. For practice we ran 5x1200's at the intramural fields. We were running 6 minute mile pace. But of course we did go faster.... I ran 4:31, 4:29, 4:27, 4:25 and 4:29. I felt really good the whole workout but the last one I finally felt tired and was glad we were done. We ran a couple laps on the fields in our spikes before heading back. I felt pretty good so I ran 4.5 cool down with two other girls for 12 miles. We had weights for an hour.... that was fun. I still fell great but I am sure I will feel it tomorrow...

Long recovery run. I miss running on trails and running at parks. So far I haven't found a good park like Sugarhouse or Liberty to run. I ran up to the Shoreline trail above the temple. It turned out to be more hilly than I expected and my quads were already pretty sore, so I got off the trail by the base of the Y. Running down to the main street was way downhill so my quads were super sore and tight by the end. I found a cemetery about 2 miles south of campus (which made me happy) and ran a lap in there before going home. I rolled out my quads with the stick and it killed.

A.M. lab rat workout- I did the blood lactate threshold test on the treadmill this morning at 7. It was a pretty cool test but hurt. I ran a 10 minute warm up then started. I started at 5.8 mph and each set would increase by .5 mph. I ran at each speed for 4 minutes, then they took by pulse and pricked my finger to get the lactate level. I had to keep going until I was over 4. I felt good starting out, but my legs were really tired towards the end. The last set was really hard and on the pain scale of 6 to 20 I was at the 19.5. I finally got to stop after 10.3 when my level jumped a lot and 11 finger pricks later I was done. (about 6 miles) Afternoon workout at Kiwanis Park. We ran 3 sets of 1200-800 at 6 minute pace again. I felt really tired today and did not feel as good as Monday's workout but running with the group of 12 girls really helped me to keep going. Ran a cool down to get 8. I am ready to lower mileage next week and race with my team!

Easy recovery run. My quads were really tight and sore but felt a little better by the end.

5 miles in the morning-I felt pretty good but it must be fall because it was cold! Another 7 miles in the afternoon before going to the BYU home meet! It made me nervous to be at the meet but SO excited to be in season and ready to race! I felt out of place taking dead runners tags at the finish instead of racing with everyone... weird. 6 days until my first race!

Long run with 40 minute tempo to finish the week. I felt a lot better today on the tempo. I was with one other girl and we were both pushing. I started slower and sped up- overall average 6:27 for the 40 minutes. I felt pretty good and was way excited to see the East team at the BYU meet! They did awesome and I miss running with them.

A.M. 4 mile run. I felt really good and ready for a new week. Afternoon we ran 5x1,000 repeats at the park. Serious deja vu of running that at the Oval and surprise 1,000's at the end of a workout. I felt tired overall but was able to push with the group. It took me a couple repeats to feel the pace and get where I wanted to be on the last one. I ran 3:33, 3:32, 3:35, 3:30 and 3:28. I ran a cool down then did my weights and core.

Easy 4 in the morning and recovery run in the afternoon. I took a 15 minute ice bath as well.

I love tapering. We ran to Kiwanis and because I was racing I only ran a 800 and 400 then finished my miles. Ice bath for 10 minutes. 

6 miler early in the morning before class. I am excited for my first meet!

First college race was awesome! We raced in the evening so I had all afternoon to relax and sleep. The course was a 4k on a golf course. It was pretty flat, just some loops with a downhill finish. I was really excited and it felt pretty mellow and low-key. I got 2 miles warm up and my legs felt great. I got my spikes on (remembering to loop my laces) had a pixi stick and did some good strides. There were 14 teams there. I got a really good start and was right in the front of the pack. I wasn't sure if I was going out too hard but I felt good and decided just to run my best and go for it. I stayed with the front pack to mile 1, which was 5:17. I was surprised because I set my goal for the race to run around 15.... But I kept going. The pain started to set in after the mile as the lead girl broke the group and I was in 6th chasing a group of 3 runners ahead. The last 1,000 I really felt like puking and mentally was struggling. I tried to pull myself together to finish strong. 1 girl passed me and I moved with her and we passed another girl. The downhill finish was crazy fast and I was just behind a group of 4. After recovering I realized I was the first BYU girl, 6th overall and ran a faster time than I was aiming for. I was really surprised! But I felt like it was an awesome race because I went out hard and stuck with it. I ran 5 miles cool down and my calves will be super sore tomorrow. 

Long recovery run. My calves were really tight but loosened up during the run. We went to this park with a lot of trails and it was awesome! It was like running through the middle of the forest- lotsa trees, shady and cool and it was gorgeous. I wish I could run there a lot.

Awesome workout. We ran an interval workout at the track (with music which meant a lot of singing along) This was a workout that I liked, not because it didn't hurt, but it was a workout that I had to work hard to finish. We ran 8x800's with 3 minutes recovery. We split in 2 groups and we ran 2 across the lane, rotating who led each repeat. That helped a lot to just settle into the pacefor some repeats and other times leading. I ran 2:37 for 6 of them and 2 were 2:35 (the ones I led). I felt good for the first 4 then it started to get harder. But it felt similar to all the speed workouts I did in high school so it felt so good to push through and finish well. I ran a long cool down to get 11 before weights.

4 in the morning. I felt really sore and tight when I rolled out of bed but felt ok by the afternoon. Ran another easy 7 with some of the girls.

Workout at Kiwanis today. The group not going to Kentucky this weekend ran 3x1600 on the grass. There was a lot of uphill on each repeat which made times slower but it was a good workout. I ran 5:47, 5:44 and 5:51. I felt super tired by the end can definitely tell workouts this week were harder. I ran a long cool down and got in the ice bath for 10 minutes before weights.

My morning run I felt awesome. Afternoon 8 miler I was more sore from yesterday's workout.

10 mile recovery run on my own. My legs felt tired so I didn't go to fast- just getting my miles in for the week.

Long run with a 40 minute tempo. I had a review session at 10 so I had to run by myself earlier than the team run. I wish I would've had someone to push with because my legs were really tired. I did the usual tempo run route and averaged 6:40 and ran back to my apartment for exactly 11 miles. Score.

Gorgeous recovery run today. We drove up the canyon and ran on a trail by South Fork. It was the same run we did on my recruiting trip last year that we got lost on. This year, coach printed out maps for each of us to run with. I ran with a group of 6 girls and we finally figured out the loop coach wanted us to run. It was so beautiful! The trees were all changing colors and it was a great run.

5 miles in the morning and 8 before dinner. I felt pretty good because yesterday was easy. I felt sore from weights though.

Odd but I loved today's workout. All day I was dragging, really tired and not looking forward to a hard workout. We ran to the track and ran 2 miles warm up. Coach didn't tell us the whole workout but told us as we went. We wore out spikes and ran 1 400 on the grass (a 75). Then we got 10 minutes rest before running an all out mile on the track in our flats. When I heard that, my stomach dropped and I was having a lot of flashbacks of racing the mile on this track.... not the most pleasant thing. But it is super cool now be on the same team as my competitors. I ran a couple laps and did speed changes until we started. Our first lap was 73. The second lap I felt like we slowed down but I was stuck behind the leaders. One girl broke out and sped up. 800 was 2:29. I am not sure what the third lap was, but at the 300 I moved out wide to kick and finish. I was 3rd and ran a 4:59. It is crazy to think what I spent weeks trying to break I can now run in a workout. Then we finished with 7 400's on the grass at 76. I felt so good on these and ran 75-76. Then I ran 5 miles cool down before weights and a 10 minute ice bath after. I loved today's workout because I pushed hard and it felt good to push hard. It was also very similar to what I ran in high school and that was way nice.

5 miles in the morning and 7 in the afternoon. Felt pretty good, my calves were sore though.

Woke up this morning and my legs felt like they were layered with bricks... We ran to Rock Canyon School fields for a threshold run around the grass. We ran more warm up laps than usual which was amazing because I got to run straight back to the school after we were done! We ran 15 minute threshold (2.5 miles) I liked how we didn't start crazy fast and were able to pick it up each lap. My legs felt tired but I felt fine running with girls and not working by myself.

Awesome run today. I was home for the weekend and got to run with the East team! We ran at my favorite trail- Pipeline. It was a cool fall morning, but the leaves were gorgeous and it felt good to run with the team again.

Workout at the intramural fields. We ran 400, 800, 400, 800, 400. It should have been a workout I could handle fine but my legs were so. Dead. They felt really heavy, tired, tight and like I had been racing the past couple days. They never warmed up or felt better, I just had to hang onto the group and plod my way through. It was really frustrating. I love the speed workouts where I can push myself into pain that feels good. I felt like I couldn't push today. My 400's were at 77 and 800's 2:40. I hope to get my legs recovered and better by my race.

A.M. run I felt a lot better. My quads were really tight and sore in my afternoon run so i got in the ice bath for 15 minutes.

Easy run in the morning before leaving for WI.

Today we went and ran the course. This course was made specifically for cross country and I had heard it is like the Celestial Kingdom for runners... ha. It is a pretty nice course though. It is wide and the fall leaves goregous. I had to admire them today when I am not racing. My legs feel really good and I am excited to race tomorrow.

Well this race was a good experience. It's crazy that it is only my second college race because I raced so much in high school. I ran a mile this morning before breakfast and felt great, just cold. I wanted a longer warm up because it was cold so I ran 3 on the course and got in a few strides at the line before beginning. The race was really big- 48 teams and 327 girls all to elbow and race. The first mile of the race was fun. We were packed tight and it was entertaining to throw some elbows and jostle around for position. My first mile was 5:32- right where I wanted to be. I had to pick it up and push with the girls around me for the next few loops to the 3k. My 3k split was 10:22-faster than I was planning on and coach had said the second half of the race goes even faster. The second half of the race, I felt weird. I didn't feel like I was running that fast and felt like I was slowing down. I wasn't fully there and racing. I was hanging out with girls around me and trying to pass when I would settle but I didn't feel as sharp mentally to be racing. I think a big part of this was, the race was so big, I couldn't see anyone from my team so I didn't have anyone to chase or work up to. I think someone yelled 17:15ish by the 5k (which is a new PR!) And I realized my season goal of breaking 21 in the 6k might be checked off. The finish was uphill and the longest finish of my life. I was so tired but reminded myself every person in a point and counts. I am thrilled with my time- I guess that is the reason I am so tired now. I ran 6 miles cooldown with the team.

This morning, we woke up at 5:30 to get our run in before we left. It was pitch black and rainy. My calves were really tight and I was so tired. Luckily my body knows how to run because the rest of me was still asleep.

A group of us met for a recovery run before weights. We ran Carterville. I wasn't super sore just tired overall.

Interval workout on the fields by the track today. We ran 15x400 at 85 pace. I was relieved to hear it wasn't a fast workout but more of a pacing one. So I had to strategically place myself to the back of the pack so I wouldn't be the one to run faster. I felt pretty good, they didn't hurt bad but made me tired. I finished 8 and later ran another 5 miles.

Today was awesome! I got to go to the state meet and cheer (great job everyone!) It was so weird to be going to the meet and running after with all the girls who were my competition last year, but definitely more fun. It was way weird that I wasn't racing though I felt so nervous I felt like I was. I ran all over cheering and after did my run. It felt so good to be running in Salt Lake again- I've missed all my runs!

My lab got out way early today so I got to run 4 miles before my test which felt great. Later my 6 miles were really long. I felt super tired and way out of it. Hopefully I feel better for workout tomorrow.

Today we ran at the track. I ran 2 miles warm up and then we started with an all out mile. Again. Great. That always make me really nervous especially because I have been super tired. I actually ran even splits- 75, 2:30, 2:45- and finished with a 4:59. I did not feel alert and pushing but I was just running to finish and be under 5. We got a really long recovery then ran 2xmile repeats on the grass and track. We ran 5:52 and 5:50. Those felt better because they were at a pace that hurt but was manageable to hold.

Split my run today between studying. I ran 5 miles then another 4 with some people in my ward.

Workout at Rock Canyon Park today. We ran 5x700's around the field (700? Yeah weird.) I felt good for the first one but was tired by the end... usual Monday slump. We ran 2:31, 2:32, 2:30, 2:29 and 2:27. Luckily we finished our workout early because the wind really picked up on our cooldown. I am really excited to taper this week!

Today I woke up feeling kind of sick. All morning I felt like puking and wasn't sure if I should run. But it was a recovery run so I ran with the group on the Carterville route. I felt ok in the run. I never puked but my stomach hurts so hopefully I will feel better tomorrow.

Workout at the intramural fields today. We ran 6x400's at 80. (though we hit 78-79 every time) I felt tired and after finishing miles I took a 10 minute ice bath.

Recovery run to the cemetery before leaving for Portland.

We ran the course today in Portland. The race is at a park. We run the same loop 3 times before finishing 100 meters on the track. It's pretty flat and open so it will be easy to see runners in the race. It was rainy and wet so tomorrow will be muddy!

And I was right- we ran a very wet and muddy race. It rained early this morning and all during my warm up and I was splattered with mud by the end and my spikes got the true cross country initiation. I got a good 3 mile warm up and felt good, just really nervous. We started on the field in the middle of the track. We had to start again because a girl fell in the chaos of wet slippery mud and I didn't get as good of a start the second time. I spent the first part of the race moving up into position with the San Fran girls. (and laughing when I saw some girl shoving with her shoulders in the first 400 meters for position...)The first loop went by really quick and I was in a good spot- stride for stride with the taller SF girl. I was dreading the second loop because it is usually hard but I still felt really good. I was right in the front of the pack with a LMM, Portland and 3 San Fran girls. It felt good and I just knew the last lap would be a lot faster and harder- and it was. I was fine until we ran down off the field and into the last 800 meter loop. The group started pulling away and I was struggling to stay with them. We all started kicking and I was determined to get at least one girl. I passed one girl before the track and down the final stretch passed another girl to finish 4th with a 20:38. And it must have been a good kick- the girl I passed told me I have a bad a-- kick... :) Fourth place is better than I thought- I had no idea I would with the front pack for that long. Now as I look back though I am kind of mad. I was only 3 seconds behind the winner. 3 seconds. And I felt so good for the first few miles. During the second loop, I thought "take the lead and pick it up" but immediately decided it was would be too scary because it is a college race and they would definitely pass me. So I sat. I am mad I couldn't gut it out the last part because I had stuck with the top group for the whole race. I don't know if I will have another race like this but I got to stop letting college racing intimidate me. So I will be back next year in the front to win it.

Carterville run today. I started feeling sick yesterday and my throat hurt the whole run. I wasn't very sore just very tired.

Today was an awesome run because I got to run with the East team! I was in Salt Lake for a family party so I ran with them. We ran to Sugarhouse and they did hills (I ran laps instead) I have missed running with boys- come to Provo Tomy and run with me! Even if you are now way faster.... I have missed running in Salt Lake and my team.

Our workout today was 800's. But because I am sick (along with 3 other girls) I just did a run to get miles in. Once I started my run I was glad I wasn't doing the workout because I was not feeling good. We did new stuff in weights today that will make me sore so I took an ice bath for 10 minutes.

Ran 4 miles between classes and 6 later in the evening. I am so sore from weights yesterday- probably the worst I have been yet.

I wasn't looking forward to this workout but it actually wasn't too bad. I ran 2 miles warm up then we ran 3x1 mile repeats with 5 minutes recovery at 5:30. The first one I felt pretty good- actually I did for all of them though I do not like being in the back of the pack. I ran 5:29, 5:29 and 5:26 (my bad we sped up the last repeat....) I ran laps between repeats and then cool down on Provo River trail. I am still sore so I got in the ice bath for 15 minutes. That was our last hard workout of the XC season! I cannot believe it is the end of my first season. It went by so fast.  

Recovery run on dirt trail.

Workout at Rock Canyon- we ran 4x800. It was a usual monday workout- my legs felt super dead and tired. It took a lot more work than it should have to hit the times. I ran 2:49, 2:49, 2:47 and 2:45.

Recovery run and I felt a lot better today.

Shortest workout ever! We ran to the track and did 2 miles warm up then ran 3x400's at 83. Then we ran a cooldown and no weights!

Ran the course today in Fort Collins. It is a 2 loop course on a golf course and all flat. Hopefully it will be an awesome race tomorrow!

And just like that, the season is over. Crazy how that happens. The race today, I didn't feel like my best. At all. I got my usual warm up in and felt great and was ready to go. I started out with the front group where I needed to be. But even after the first 400 I could tell I was tired. I tried to snap out of it but couldn't. I fell off the main group and was dragging. I stuck with a SUU girl just to keep moving so I wouldn't crash. I felt like I was in slow motion and it was hard not just physically, but mentally. I had to push so hard mentally to keep myself going. At the 3 mile I was 20th. I knew I needed to pick it up but it was so hard. I heard 2 people yell "800!" and soon after someone else yelled "400!" I chose the 400 option and forced myself to focus on passing. It felt like the longest finish ever, staring at it. Luckily I passed a few girls and finally finished. I am not too thrilled with my race. I ran well but really felt like crap. I don't know what it is about this race but I hope it doesn't happen again. I felt sick after the race and still do so I am ready for my week break before figuring out what to do next. Even though my last race was frustrating, looking over my season, I am really happy. I did better than I ever imagined for my first year at college! It was a great year for experience and for our team especially. (7 of the 9 of us had never been to Conference or Regions before) and I am so grateful to be running for BYU and excited for what will happen in the years to come.

And after 5 days break, it's time to start running again. Just an easy 5. The short break was needed but it is good to be running.

Ran my morning 5 mile route.

Today I ran with Ashleigh and Laura. We ran to Seven Peaks then across town to the Provo River Trail.

Carterville recovery run

Today's run was awesome! I am home for Thanksgiving so I ran with the East team. We ran up death hill in the 11th Ave cemetery. It wasn't as bad as I remember. Then we ran to City Creek drinking fountain, then up the trail to JCC and back to East the Shriners way. This was the longest run I have done since summer training and it was hard but felt so good. It was gorgeous running on the trails looking out over the valley and watching the sunset. I have missed running in Salt Lake!

My quads felt dead from the run yesterday and squats at weights on Monday. My stomach hurt on my run too so I only did 6.

Easy 8 miler before Thanksgiving feast.

And today's run kicked my pockets again. I met the East team at Sugarhouse and we ran the cemetery run. We started out at 7 minute pace and the front guys gapped me. Tomy dropped back in the cemetery to run with me which helped. I averaged 6:53, which is probably the fastest I have done 10 (not in a race) It was great to be done so fast but I was super tired after. Yay for Tomy and how easily he can beat me!

Amazing short 4 miler to finish my miles for the week.

Ususal Monday Carterville run. I ran 9 with Ashleigh and Laura. We averaged 7:19 and it felt really good.

I am sick of running the same routes for long runs in Provo. So today I ran an adventure run to Orem and back. At mile 4, I started picking it up and felt good to keep pushing the rest of the run. My average was 6:56 and luckily today I wasn't as sore from weights (I went lighter on most everything...)

Carterville run... There are not many runs over 8 miles we know besides Carterville.

Carterville run with Ashleigh and Laura. We averaged 7:20 and I felt great though the last 2 miles were hard...(it's painful to run when you are laughing really hard.)

Made up a new run today. I felt pretty good and averaged 7:01. My feet feel better running in my blue shoes this week instead of the pink ones.

I ran 4 miles with my roomate then added another 5 to finish off the week.