Recovery

After months of putting up with Bryce's everyday comments of "You're slow" "I could beat you" and "Hey Slow" we decided to race home from Grandma's house, 1 mile away. He got a little bit of a head start, but I overtook him in seconds. About 200m into our race he pretended to twist his ankle because he was embarrassed by his slowness. So I kept running to the finish and I beat him fair and square because he's slow. And I got to hold baby Meg. We didn't time it so I just put in a 7 minute. And barefoot because I was wearing my high tops.

BRYCE IS SLOW BRYCE IS SLOW BRYCE IS SLOW :) 

Today we met at a parking lot between Parleys bridges on 33rd south. We ran out half mile, then back to the trail head by Parleys to run on the trail. We ran on the trail until we came out by Thunderbird, then we ran up to Wasatch Blvd and over past the golf course and zoo. We rested for a minute in some shade up behind the zoo before heading back the same way. I got a really bad sideache and my legs started to feel really heavy, but I kept running until I was done. Naptime! Oh, that was the 10 miler.

Later, I was a really upset and I needed to go running to get away from people. I thought that I would just do 14th and 15th east laps, but instead I felt really good about running, so I changed my route. I went along 14th east to 17th south, up to 15th east, over to 9th south, up to 17th east, over to Emerson, and back the exact route. I ran an extra mile on 14th east because I was still feeling really good. It was weird because my average pace was about 8:05.

Today we met at Sunnyside and while waiting we did a lap around the park. Then we did the Shriners run. Kiley and I are racing tomorrow, so we only had to do 6 miles.

I did a 2 mile warm up with Susannah around the park and then we did our strides and stuff. At the turn around point I counted 5 girls in front of me, my sister in 1st. No other girls passed me throughout the rest of the race. I got a bad sideache at the 3 mile mark, but I toughed it out and finished. I ran a cool down of however far. I'll probably end up running later today for fun.

Today I met up with Kiley and Ryan at Draper park for a long run. We ran along the parkway, out 5 miles and back 5 miles. I really like that trail, it was slightly uphill on the way out which meant down on the way back. It was nice and cool because of the rain. Our average pace was an 8:30.

Today we met at the park and ride to go up to Pipeline. The run was alright, except for the tripping. At about mile 2 my foot latched onto a plant and I fell down, getting a small cut on my knee and some dirt on my hands, no big deal. At about mile 6 while I was running over all the stupid rocks, I tripped again, this time I rolled down on my knees and hit my shoulder and arm and got some more small cuts. Tomy and Nat passed me, and I decided to stay with them as long as I could so I could be done sooner, but after about half a mile I died off. When I got back I went up along the boardwalk and back to be at exactly 10.

After a long day in Roosevelt I finally made it home for my run. I went along 14th east, up 17th south, along 15th east, up 13th south to 17th east, to Sunnyside, up to Foothill, down half mile up half mile, along Foothill to 17th south, down to 14th east, home, and back and forth on 14th east to finish my miles.

DANG IT. I'm half mile short. I'll be right back.

5 minutes later. Okay! I'm good!

Met at Sugarhouse today. We did the boring old cemetery run and when I got back to the park I did a big grass loop. I might go for a 4 miler later tonight so I can front load this week because of trek.

Today I slept in and was woken up by Sarah calling and asking if I was coming. Ten minutes late, we met the group at the small parkway by Parley's bridges for a run. We started by doing half mile out and back on the road to the entrance of the trail. After about a mile on the trail the 6:40 pace wiped me out and I ran alone the rest of the run, which was very miserable. I went to Thunderbird, up to Wasatch, past the zoo, and turned around. When I got back I was dead because I didn't get enough sleep last night, and I didn't do the last half mile out and back. Now that I've taken a nice 3 hour nap I might go out again tonight.

Slurpee Run... Ew. We met at Sunnyside park and got our lists. We ran to the first 7/11 but the cups weren't out yet so we went to the one on 3rd Avenue. I ran with Kiley, Ryan, and Ethan for the whole thing. At the 2nd 7/11 I got a Strawberry Banana. It was hard to get it down and it was icky for my tummy. At the next 7/11, they set the cups out just as we got there, so the group ahead of us didn't get their slurpees there, cheaters. I got a grape one and it was NASTY but felt great on my tummy. Next one I got a watermelon lime flavored slurpee and we took pictures with the cops. That one tasted gross but was easy on my tummy. The next one I got banana, then the next one cherry, which both tasted delicious but were icky on my tummy. At the last one I got a pinacolada which was easy and delicious. We met up with everyone at Liberty and a somehow ended up walking back up to Sunnyside. Sam, North, and I took turns pushing each other up the hill in a random shopping cart we found. Later a bunch of us went and made some bacon and got more slurpees. I still want more bacon and slurpees.

Today after trekking for 8 miles pulling a handcart, Sarah S and I went for a run because we're crazy. We went out 1.25 until we found a cattle guard we never saw while pulling our handcarts, so we thought that we might have gotten lost. We turned around and went back to the camp then decided we wouldn't go out as far anymore. About 3/4 mile out there was a big herd of cows at a pond, and they were really scary, especially when they started running, so we did that out and back a few times to avoid any trouble with the cows.

Today after trekking 11 miles and doing a half mile womens pull, Sarah S and I went for a run. It was dark, so my Ma and Pa made us wear glow bracelets and carry flashlights. We had to stay where we could see the camp, so we ran up and down the hill 24 times. In the morning we realized how steep that hill really was. I'm proud of us.

Today after trekking for 6 miles in the sand, wind, and rain, I went home and took an all night nap after my super long shower.

We met at Sugarhouse to do the boring old cemetery run. We always start that one super fast, and I fell back early because I was feeling really sick with my sister. In the cemetery I started to feel better, and I did 2 laps there. I ran the whole thing alone, which really sucked.

Today was Pipeline. We did an unusual route today, we ran up the road 2 miles and got on the trail up there which took us 3 miles back down the switchbacks close to the trailhead. After getting off the switchbacks, Kiley and I ran out another 2.5 miles before turning around so we could be at 10. On our way back we got passed by a plethera of Davis boys. Shirtless.

And then I went and bought some new shoes at the running company, and I kept track of how far I ran on the dreadmill. So that quarter counts, right?

Today we met at Cottonwood Complex. We did our usual 3 mile loop for a warm up, then instead of doing 800s along the region course we did hills. We did Bertha 4 times, Rollercoaster 4 times, and Miranda (thinsperation!) 4 times. We did the 3 mile warm up loop as a cool down.

Today we met at Sunnyside Park for a workout. We went to the gulley and did 3 1/2 laps warm up and back to the park for 2 sets of circuits. Then we ran up Sunnyside Avenue into Emigration Canyon and turned around according to how far we need to go.

Today we met at Liberty for a workout. Since Susie and I are racing tomorrow we didn't do the tempo. As a team we did a big lap warm up, to the start line, then Susannah and I finished that lap and did another lap and then I did 12 total strides and a 1 mile cool down. Then Susie, Kiley, and I went to Park Cafe :) Yumm.

Happy 62nd Birthday Daddy!!!!

Today we met at Liberty Park. We did a lap warm up and after when we all regrouped I realized how big our team is getting. YAY! For the next lap, I started doing Firemen with everyone but then Bill told me just to run 10 miles since I'm not racing tomorrow. So I did laps around the park until I hit ten. It was long and lonely.

Because I slept in a tent last night and didn't hear my alarm, I slept in and wasn't able to follow through on my plans to run down to Liberty, watch my friends finish the 10K, and do a cool down with them. So instead, I went up my street to 19th east, over to Sunnyside, up to Foothill, down 5th south to Guardsman, to Sunnyside, down 8th South to 13th east, down 9th south to 9th east, over to 17th south, up to 14th east, and home.

Today we met at Sugarhouse. We did a big loop warm up and then a circle of various stretches and core and such. Then we did a 5 mile loop from the park to 21st and 21st, under the freeway to 27th south, down to Alden, to Parkway, up to 17th east, and back into the park.

I went and did a 4 miler after my 4 hour nap today. I went up to 15th east, over to Kensington, up to 16th east, and through Wasatch Hollow up 17th south to 17th east. I went along the curved road until I got to 19th east, then over and down Harrison. At 17th east, I went over to Harvard  and stopped at ZoBells for some water because it's hot out there. I continued along 17th east to Yalecrest, down to 15th east, over to Einsteins and Starbucks, and turned around there and went straight home. Now I only have 2 miles to do tonight, but I might do 3 since I'm hitting 65 this week.

I did 3 miles just to get another one out of the way. I started at ZoBells and went over on 17th east to 13th south, up to 20th east, over to 9th south, down to 17th, and back to their house because I had a horrible sideache. After a mix of orange juice and sprite I continued my run by going back to 13th south and down to home.

This morning we met at Shoreline for a run. We started by running up Emigration Canyon for a mile, and a the turnaround Tomy and Natalie screamed, which scared me to death. Once we got on the trail, our group split a little. I kept close to Nat until we hit that brutal uphill which wiped me out. I maintained my own pace and we regrouped at the drinking fountain at Red Butte, but then as we were going up to the fence, I started to hurt really badly and couldn't keep up with anyone. When I finished I was too dead to do my full 12, so after my daily nap today I'll go out for another 5. The more miles the better, right?

After spending the day doing Zumba with my cousins, I went for another run. I started at my house and ran along 15th east to Sunnyside park, did a lap, then went into the gulley. As I was getting in the gulley I had a feeling someone was watching me, so I looked over and saw my favorite person ever going up the stairs on the other side, looking to see if it was me in the bright pink. Sarah and I did a lap in the gulley together, then went along 17th east to her house for water. After water, I ran home down 13th south and then we went to Baskin Robbins. It was delicious.

Happy Birthday Susannah!!!!!!!!!!!

Today we drove up to Lava Hot Springs to run and go tubing and such. We did a 6 mile loop, some people did the loop twice, but I turned around at 5 miles because I only wanted and needed 10. I ran out with Sam and Dakota, and back with Sarah. Then we went tubing, which was so much fun!!!

I just hit 65 miles. My legs feel it. Bad. Ow.

Today since I slept in, I waited around all day for it to get cooler. Finally when it was nice enough outside, I went for my 11 miler. I went to 13th east over to South Temple and all the way down to the Temple. I ran around the block there, then zigzagged my way to Liberty Park where I got some water and stretched. I did a lap at the park before running straight up 13th south. When I got to 13th south and 13th east, I still had another mile, so I ran over to Harvard, up to 15th east, to 13th South, up Westmoreland, down Harrison to 15th, and down Sherman to home. Yes, very detailed, but painful. I'm glad I had my iPod. I would've died.

Just kidding. I did die. My legs hurt. Really bad. Ow. I'm so happy right now. It hurts a ton.

When I woke up today I was about 2 hours late for practice, but I felt sick anyway so I waited all day to feel better and for the temperature to drop. When it cooled off a bit I went over to Sugarhouse and ran along the state course plus some strides. I was planning on doing at least 8, but at about 3.5 is where I didn't feel so great and lost all motivation. What a great start to a high mile week where I'll be in a river on a raft for 4 days!

Today we went up to Pipeline for the switchbacks. Up the switchbacks I ran with Kiley, Caden, and Sarah, and 10 feet from the road Kiley biffed it. I'm going to buy her some knee pads because she kneeds them. We ran up the road for a bit, then Caden and Sarah turned so Kiley and I went a little farther to be at 10 miles. On the way down we decided to stay on the road and not go on the trail. We also ran on the boardwalk :)