Recovery

I felt really sick when I woke up this morning, and I was the only one home, so it's a miracle I even went running. The whole time I felt wiped out, but I never stopped. I went along 14th east to Blaine, up to 15th east, did a lap around Sugarhouse, went up to 19th east, over to 9th south, down to 17th east and over to 13th south and down home.

Today we did separate boys and girls practice. Olivia and I were the only girls who showed up at Sunnyside Park, so we just made up the run as we went along. We went up to Foothill and went out for 2 miles, then turned around and went down 5th south to 13th east, then we ran up 8th South and Sunnyside back to the park. I'm also going to go run with Sarah when she gets home later tonight.

Just finished my night run with Sarah! We started in the circle and went along 17th east to 9th south. We went up to Foothill and down 5th south to Guardsman. We then went to 9th south, up to 17th east and back to Sarah's. Then we got some yummy gelato :) Except they didn't have my every time pistachio >:(

Today we had a beautiful speed workout on a beautiful day. It sucked. We did 2 grass laps warm up and then 1 mile of speed changes. Then we split, JV went up to Sunnyside and Varsity stayed at the track for 5 1000s. I was supposed to be hitting 3:45s. On my first one I passed every 200 mark every 45 seconds, a perfect pace for a 3:45. I did one lap recovery and then we did the next one. This time I slipped because of the wind and got a 3:48. It just got worse from there. My next 3 were 3:55, 4:01, and 4:08. I think the heat was getting to me, or the wind, or the mentality of it. But I kept encouraging others. For a cooldown, I ran up to Sunnyside with Sarah B, Olivia, Avvy, and Ellie. The water at that drinking fountain tasted amazing. We did a lap and then went back, where Sarah and I did a lap in lane 8 to get to 8 miles today. Now my legs are crying "ICE BATH NOW!"

Today we went down to Liberty park for a tri meet. The girls all took out POTTY break and did a mile of warm up. Then we changed shoes and did some strides. Before starting, I was told to hit a 6:15 first mile then back off to 70%. I went out at the 6:15 pace and a Bountiful girl went out with me. I'm glad that she was with me, she helped me push myself and I got a 6:16 at the first mile. I just needed those 2 steps, but I'm in for Murray. I then backed off a bit, but then the girl fell back and I decided that I wanted to win, so I kept a 7 minute pace average for my last 2 miles and finished with a 20:32. I ran the last half of the course backwards and then did another mile with Emma to pick up the flags.

This morning was a mandatory varsity boys workout. I was the only girl, which means I got the locker room all to myself! :) We did the VA loop where we run up Sunnyside, down Foothill and 5th south to 13th east and back to the track. We did 8 hills strides then 2 grass laps and were at 4.75 miles. Then we went to Einsteins for breakfast! Yummy!

For an afternoon workout we met at the track for 1 mile warm up, 2 miles speed changes, and 1 mile cool down. I ran the whole thing without stopping and went until my Garmin said 9 miles total for the day. Then we hopped in the ice bath for 15 minutes. I'm ready for you Murray!

Now it's time to get ready for the team dinner at my house.

Today when we got to the park I was instructed to take the rookie girls on a mile warm up on the course then take a POTTY break. After that I ran a little bit with the Davis girls so I could pester my cousin with questions about homecoming, it was fun. I put on my racers after that and went to the start with Sarah B and we were the only 2 from East in the varsity race. We did several strides and at the start we were talking about spikes when the gun fired. Fun stuff, right? I felt like I got a good start, fast but not too wearing-out. I kept my pace fast the entire race and picked them and passed them. Just after mile 2, I was passing an American Fork girl then she cut me off. I tried again and she cut me off again. The third time she did it, I screamed "Don't touch me!" elbowed her hard, and took off. I beat her by 2 places. For the part where we cut back into the baseball field, the varsity boys had started. I got over and heard the boys saying "A girl???" Yes, a girl. I worked my way over so I could turnoff into the finish without cutting off any boys, and it helped to have them there because I went faster. As I went down the little hill, the girl in front of me slipped and I almost fell over her. I feel sorry for her, but I'm happy I beat her. I finally broke 20 minutes this season, really good considering I have a cold. I didn't have time for a cooldown, I had to hurry back to the school so I could sing the National Anthem at the football game. After singing, I ran home for a cooldown and now I'm eating breadsticks. Time to go back to the game to support my fellow LEOPARDS! #BeatFremont!

I took some NyQuil for my cold last night and ended up sleeping in through practice. I wouldn't have had a ride there anyways though. When I woke up, I ran along 14th east to 17th south up to 16th east over to Harrison Ave up to 17th east over to 9th south and into the gulley. I did a lap in the gulley and then I ran to the bottom where I got out at 15th east and ran home because my cold was making breathing difficult. I finished at 4.25 so later tonight when my sinuses are clear I can go for 4.75.

Today we met at the track so we could run down to Liberty for a tempo run. When we got there, we did a 3 mile tempo, half mile recovery, 2 mile tempo, half mile recovery, and a 1 mile tempo. For the 3 mile I was supposed to hit 22:56 but I got a 22:06. For the 2 mile I was supposed to be 15:45 but I got 15:17. For the mile I was supposed to be a 7:40 and I got a 7:41. Then we ran back up 9th south to the track.

This morning for our AM workout we did 1 mile warm up and 1 mile speed changes. Then we did the 200-400 chase workout. I was partnered with Ethan. I did the 400 first, and he caught me pretty fast. He caught me every time and I never caught him, even though I decided to start before he reached the cone. I think he even waited for me to pass the cone to start. For a cooldown everyone did 1 grass lap. Then we had some yummy egg McMuffins and donut holes for breakfast!

Afternoon was easy. We ran up to Sunnyside, ran 2 laps, and came back to do our core. I'm currently rewarding myself with a Halloween oreo. Yes, it's September, and yes, they are selling those.

Today we went to Union Park for the first annual All City XC meet. I did a 2 1/2 mile warm up and some strides. At the start, I went out in front of everyone and kept it the whole race. At the beginning I could hear several people behind me, but coming around the 2nd time I had a pretty good gap. On the back trail along the river I did some speed changes to gap the RH girl and I finished strong up the hill. I like how we were given cold washcloths at the finish. I did a cooldown on my own then the girls and boys each had to do a lap the opposite way. Then we all did core, 5 hill loops, and Tomy and I were the first sharks in Sharks and Minnows. 

This morning we did the Shriners run and I kept up with Tomy, Chris, and Dakota up until the stone pillars on the way back, but I caught back up at some lights. Then we had some yummy muffins and cereal for breakfast! :)

 For our afternoon workout we all ran to the gulley and did 1 lap for a warmup then met in the little field. So many childhood memories. Then we did 10 sets of 1 minute fartlek, and in that time I was almost done with my 3rd lap when we finished. Varsity did 1 more lap in the gulley and ran back the same way. Then I got my sweats and a single scoop peanut butter cup ice cream cone from Baskin Robbins before heading home. It was yummy!

Easy workout. 1 mile warmup, 2 miles speed changes, and 1 mile cooldown. Then we did a freezing cold ice bath!

Today at BYU after a long time of napping and cheering on my freshmen, sophomores, and JV runners, I warmed up. I asked Natalie to come with me to give me a pep talk about the race, which made me feel ready. I grabbed my spikes then put them in box 24 for the start, I had it all to myself, and the 2 boxes on my left and right. It helped me get a really good start and when we went to the baseball field, lots of the racers started turning left when we were supposed to go straight, so that's where I picked up the lead. I sat with a pack for the first half of the race, draining on their energy. For the second half, I used the downhill to gap the girls behind me and finished strong. At one point in the race the little girl who had been cutting me off a ton cut me off badly on the corner, so I just went around her and threw in a speed change, and that's where my gap got big. I knew I had to kick because there was a Davis girl picking it up behind me, and as soon as I crossed the finish line I puked. I was so happy though, JV Champion last year, Varsity Champion this year! I did a small cooldown to my car and back because I baked some cookies for Nat:)

Today we met at the track as usual and did our Avenues Hills run. We ran down to 13th east over to the little park on South Temple and did 10 hill strides, then we got some water and ran to T street, where we ran North then West until we got to 11th Avenue. At 11th we ran to the fountain and got another drink before doing the Shriners run backwards. I kept getting really bad sideaches from the terrible air quality, I could barely see the mountains! When we got to the track we did 2 progressive 300s, the first one I was leading and being chased by Andy, the second one I was chasing Sarah and being chased by Andy. I did a lap around the football field to be at 9.5 for the day. Now my poor legs hurt. And I'm eating Cream of Cheddar and Broccoli soup. Nomnomnom.

For our morning workout we ran up Sunnyside to Foothill and down 5th south to the cemetery. The cemetery gates were locked, but Bill always finds a way around stuff like that, so we squeezed through the fence and did 3 laps of firemen. I survived with the varsity boys and then we ran back along 13th east to 8th south and back up to the stadium.

After school we did a speed workout. We did 1 mile warm up and 1 mile speed changes then stretching. Then we ran another lap and then everyone did a timed mile. I was supposed to be between 5:50 and 6 minutes, and I got a 5:59. Then varsity did 2 laps of recovery while JV started their cooldown. After the 2 laps, we did an 800, I was to hit a 2:50 no slower than 3 minutes. Sarah S. stuck with me, which pushed both of us and we got a 2:56. We did another 2 laps before our 4 400s. After each 400 we did a lap recovery. I hit 80, 81, 83, and 80. We did 2 laps of cool down and then I stood in the ice bath for 15 minutes while watching Mean Girls on Emma's phone. Now I'm enjoying some pasta and chocolate lactard milk curled up in my sweats from freshman year!:)

Today the varsity girls ran to Sugarhouse park. I ran there with the Sarah's and we did a lap around. Then we did 10 barefoot strides by the river in the shade. Then we got some water and did another lap before running back to the school. It was nice to start and end early!

For our morning workout we did our VA Loop up to Foothill and down 5th south to Guardsman and back to the track. Then we did 8 hill strides and 4 400s, then 2 grass loops. Then we had a really good breakfast with some amazing sausage!

For an afternoon workout we ran along 13th east and dropped down through Sugarhouse to Fairmont. Fairmont is all fenced off, so I had to hop it. We did 10 strides on the bumpy grass then ran along 9th east to 9th south. Going up 9th south I ran in the back of the school so I could sing the National Anthem at the volleyball game, and as soon as I was done with that I ran up 8th south back up to the track and took a 10 minute ice bath. Now it's sweats and homemade pizza time!

Today we met at the track for our before the race workout. We were to do 1 mile warm up, 2 miles of speed changes, and 1 mile cooldown continuously. I did my whole workout without stopping for any reason, then when I was done I was quite ticked off at the people who did not run continuously. Shame on freshmen and sophomores. Shame on them.

Today after waiting around for hours for my race, I finally got to warmup. I ran around Cottonwood complex cheering on my teammates, then went to the start for my race. I didn't start out very fast, which I regret because the Cedar and Judge girl broke away. After the 1 mile I was in 4th, and I moved up to 3rd by the pavilion hill to try and catch the other two. But I was working alone and they were pushing each other, so it was really tough. I still ran scared because 4, 5, and 6 were all behind me and only the top 5 medal. I finished strong and got a fancy medal on a pink ribbon. I was pretty excited about the pink.

My hamstrings were sore all weekend, and my legs were just dead today. We ran to Sugarhouse park and did the state hill 5 times, each was a little over a quarter of a mile. Then we ran over to the other hill along the road and did 4 400s up it and to a certain light post. Then we got water and went over to a new hill which was much shorter but pretty steep. After doing that one 4 times, we did the beginning hill 4 times before running back. I considered going with the boys up to Wasatch Blvd but my legs couldn't take it much longer so I went along 19th east with Nate, Andy, and Anders. Once we turned down Sunnyside is where I couldn't keep up with them anymore, and I hit 10 right at the light by Guardsman. Once I got to the track I got a little OCD about my mileage, so I did a grass loop and a track lap to get to exactly 11, slowly with a horrible sideache. I really hate this pollution.

For our morning run today we got to run in the rain. We went along 13th east to U street, up to the cemetery, up Death Hill to 11th Ave, and did our Shriners run back. On the way to the cemetery I kept up with Tomy and Chris, but died on the hill. I ran alone until the alley, where Dakota and Faysal caught me and I ran back to the track with them. Along 13th east not even a mile into the run, I tripped on a sidewalk bump and skidded on my tummy, getting my white shirt filthy! I scraped my right knee and hip, and my left thigh, elbow, and pinky. Now my whole left hand is swollen and I can't move my pinky.

Today after morning practice I went home, slept for 3 hours, went to school for an hour, came home for 2 hours, went to the running store, and got new shoes. Fun, right? My hand feels a little better but Mom says I should still wear the brace. Anyways, for our afternoon workout we did 1 mile warmup and 1 mile speed changes. Then Patrick, Anders, and I led the stretches and then we all did another lap. Then we did 800s until we were done, but I kinda like it when we don't know how many we're doing. We ended up doing 3, and I got 2:54, 2:56, and 2:55, each with a lap recovery. Then we did 400s, and we did 4 of those, I didn't know that though so I was able to hit 80s each time. Then we did 4 200s, and I got 35, 36, 36, and 35. I was pretty happy with the workout because I was hitting my times! I did 3 grass laps cooldown to get to 13 exact for today. I really love my new shoes!

Today as soon as we got to the race we all got T Shirts honoring a Clearfield Coach who has cancer, which made me really like this race because I felt like we had a huge team with everyone racing in neon green. None of us had time to warmup or do strides, so it was right to the line and BAM we're off! I went out kinda fast with a Clearfield girl, but not as fast as I usually go. I didn't know the course so I let her lead the first lap before gapping the next 2 laps. I didn't go too hard for the race on Friday, but I averaged a 7:12 pace. I cooled down with Sarah S and Emma around the school to be at 4 miles for the day before playing on the playground. BBQ time!

Today in the morning we ran up Sunnyside to Foothill over to 9th south and down into the gulley. We did a lap in the really dark gulley and I almost tripped several times. As if I'm not beat up enough already, I tripped again last night and evened out the damage from Tuesday. Anyway, then we ran back to the track and did 3 chase 300s and 2 grass laps.

This afternoon we did a track lap then headed up Sunnyside to Foothill, down to Guardsman, and to Sunnyside park. We did 6 strides and then 3 laps of speed changes, marked by flags. Then we ran on Guardsman to 5th south, down to 13th east, over to 8th south, and back to the track.

Today when we got to Park City I took the JV girls on a warmup to see the course. After about 7 minutes we turned around and went back to our spot. Later when it was time for Varsity to warmup, we went along the course as before. On our way back we had to run alongside the JV boys race, so we had to run in a line and I jokingly said "Firemen!" But then Bill took me seriously, so we did firemen. I did several strides at the start because we were standing there for FOREVER. Finally when the gun went off I started out way too fast. I went up to be in a pack of top 5, but once we were in the middle of that first hill on the trail is where I felt lactic acid coming into my legs and the altitude was getting to me. I tried to stay strong, and I would have parts of the race where I would say to myself "I can't. NO! I can!" and do speed changes depending on how my body was feeling. I honestly hate that course, it's never flat. It's gradually uphill, then a little downhill, but then it climbs up again. I tried to pick up my kick but I felt like I was running away from a really strong vacuum. Nobody passed me though. Overall, I hated this race and I'm glad it's over.

This morning we went to the Hallmans' cabin for a run and a play day. We ran up the road, then down this really rocky path to a little trailhead. We ran on the trail for a while, and it kept on getting super uphill. The way back was better, but once we got off the trail it was pretty much another uphill climb back to the cabin. Then we had some yummy French toast and had a great day!