Recovery

Today at the track we did a grass lap and stretching. Then we took our team pictures before going on the sweaty run that makes us look FABULOUS. We ran to Sugarhouse and to the start of state, I stayed with Tomy and Chris the whole time. Tomorrow's the last day we can run there until state, and we're gonna be doing our traditional service project so... yeah. We ran an easy pace on the course for 4 minutes, did 15 seconds on, then another easy 4 minutes. Us girls used the 4 minutes to group up again, because we weren't getting too spread apart in 15 seconds. Once we finished the course we all got water and I ran back to the school with Tomy and Chris. My legs felt heavy and worn the whole way back, but I pushed through it because heavy legs is why I gave up on myself at Park City. Now it's time for an ice bath! Once the plumber fixes the faucet!

Today after our annual service project, we continued our tradition by going to the Jordan River Parkway in Murray and running out 1.5 and back at a steady pace. After the run we all went to Emily's for dinner. Regions is tomorrow, so I'm going to elevate my legs right now and go to bed!

Today at regions we did a warmup and strides and such and the usual stuff. At the start it went out harder than I anticipated, but I stuck on WX and Bountiful. At the mile it was just WX and I so I stuck on her. At the second rollercoaster I had her but then I lost her again. I got back up to her again and almost outkicked her and lost my senior region crown by 1 second. Then I puked it all up. But I still ran the course faster than Susie ever did :) Or so she told me.

Today only a few people came to practice. We ran up Sunnyside to the post office and over on that one street to the drinking fountain at Red Butte. Then we ran up the road to the fence and got on the trail to Dry Creek for our Adventure run that Susannah, Natalie, Amanda, Suzette, and I spontaneously created the day after regions 2 years ago. It made me miss them. Once we got off the trail we went by Popperton Park and down past Shriners and did the usual run back. We ran in the road at Guardsman because of all the tailgaters for the Utes game. It was a great run, I really like trails.

Today we did speed. We did 1 mile warmup and a mile speed changes. Then we did a 2000, a 1600, a 1200, and 4 200s. We were to hit the 2000 splits fast then get 2 seconds slower each lap. I finished at a 7:45. For the 1600 we were supposed to start out slower and get 2 seconds faster each lap, and I don't remember my time, but I think I was under 6. For the 1200 we were to just stay even each lap, and I hit a 4:26, perfection. Then on the 200s we just opened our stride. For a cooldown I ran with Tomy, Chris, and Bill to Sunnyside and I ran a lap then ran back to the track on my own.

This morning we went up to Pipeline with Natalie! It's so pretty up at pipeline because all the trees are orange and pink and red and yellow and pretty. I kept up with Tomy, Natalie, Chris, and Ryan until almost the turnaround, then I died off a little bit. On the way back I was able to maintain a good pace with Andy. We were doing fartlek on the way back, and I was able to hear Bill screaming "ON!" and "OFF!" For 4 sets, but then I couldn't hear him anymore, so I just had random spasms where I would open up my stride and after I got around a certain turn I would slow down a little. It wasn't really as effective as fartlek, but at least I tried. I added on at the end of the trail, then once we drove down past the booth I took the senior citizen pass from Bill's car and ran up past the booth to Tomy's car. We're seniors, so that counts, right? :) Then we went to Millcreek Cafe for breakfast!

Today we ran up to Legacy Bridge and through the dorm area to Red Butte. When we got a little past the yellow gate we did a speed workout. Every 100 meters there was a cone. We did an uphill 200, an uphill 400, and an uphill 600, each with some downhill recovery. Then we did a downhill 800 with 4 minutes of standing recovery. The next 800 was the hardest part of the workout because it was all uphill. But then it was a downhill 600 and 2 downhill 400s. I liked that workout a lot because we weren't doing a ton of laps around the track. Then we ran back to the track the same way and Tomy, Chris, Bill and I did another mile to be at 10 miles. So since it was a 10 mile speed workout I don't feel guilty about this piece of red velvet cake.

Today's workout was okay but after the hill work it sucked. We ran up Sunnyside to Foothill and down to the Corner Bakery and up Chakara way to the dorms. Then we went up to the yellow gate like yesterday and up a little trail, where we met the people interviewing Tomy for prep of the week! Yay Tomy! We did some hills for the filming and when those cameraguys left we did more hills then finished the long run. I went with the boys up to the fence and bridge area, then we got on that super hilly trail. It wiped me out. It's so rocky and it just keeps climbing. It sucked and I lost the guys. I didn't know where I was until I recognized that new building along Shoreline, so I got a drink of water then went along Shoreline the usual way until I got off by the zoo, then ran down Sunnyside to the track, where I did a grass lap and out and back to the numbers to be at 11. Overall, today was just a bad workout for me. Tomorrow should be better.

Today we ran down to Liberty for a tempo workout. When we got there we did 8 strides and then 3 sets of 2 mile tempo. I was to hit a 7 minute mile pace, 14 minutes total. My times were 13:35, 13:34, and 13:45. Then we ran back to the school. It was a tough workout but I feel like I pushed hard and hit my times and that's what mattered. Time to rest my legs up for tomorrow's run!

Today we ran up to Sunnyside park and ran a lap before meeting at our white tree. There we took our shoes off and stretched, then we did 8 strides before putting our shoes back on. Then we got into groups and did a lap of firemen around the park and then we went back to the track for ice baths, 15 minutes. I'm still really cold as I'm eating my hot chicken pot pie and club crackers.

Today was a speed workout. We did a mile warmup and a mile speed changes, then an 800, 4 400s, and I ran my cooldown until I was at 6, which was about a mile and a quarter. I was worried I had started my 800 too fast, but I felt great so I didn't back off. I ended up running a 2:38! Then my 400s were 74, 75, 76, and 77. I think I was starting them out too fast, but I tried to battle it out the second half. I loved the weather, except the part where people would kick water back into my eyes, thanks guys! (JK love you all!) Then I did 3 grass laps cooldown.

This morning I put on my old pink trainers and ran 5 miles on the treadmill while watching Pride and Prejudice. I have to go finish the movie now.

Today I ran to practice because I didn't have a ride. About halfway there Sarah drove by and kidnapped me. Okay not really kidnapped but she gave me a ride. For practice we ran up to Sunnyside park, ran a lap, and met at the white tree, where Tomy and I led the stretches. Then we played red light green light, doing smaller laps around the field. We would run for a certain amount of time (longest was 45 seconds) then when Bill said "Red light!" We stopped. Everyone was quiet, it was weird. Afterwards we ran another lap around the park then back down to the stadium.

STATE TOMORROW

Today was state. For a warmup we went up along the hill by the 2 mile mark then ran along and around the pond and through the field. Very descriptive, right? We changed our shoes then did some strides before entering the starting area, where the officials went through all the usual shenanigans with us. Honestly I think we know those rules better than they do. Anyway, at the start I got out hard and thought to myself, "What a great start!" because it was my best start ever. Then a second gun was fired. So my amazing start wasn't so amazing, but I planned to do it again. My next start was pretty good, not as amazing though. I kept getting cut off and I had to fight back. Once up the first hill I worked around the pack and put myself into a good position. Throughout the whole race I had positive thoughts, picking and passing people. At the last 800 mark, Candace and I passed each other back and forth, and after I passed her again she had a longer surge as we passed another girl together, but then the other girl went with her and it made me fall off a few steps. Just a few steps! I started having a mental battle with myself, but I kept pushing all the way to the finish. I didn't have a bad race, but I didn't exactly have a good race either. For a cooldown I ran around with my friend Katie and I talked to some college coaches. Then I enjoyed some oreos.

This morning I ran from my house along 14th east to 17th south to 16th east down Harrison to 15th east to 13th south to 14th east to Harrison back to 13th south and up and over to my house. It was a nonstop run, so I had to type it in one sentence. It was also really cold.

Oh what a beautiful Monday run. Not. We ran up Sunnyside to Shoreline, then we did a new thing where we run up to the Rock Living Room. Literally, UP. I like that better as a hike than a run. We waited at the to for a minute before turning. Coming down, Bill made Faysal and I follow him down the mountain a different way, and Faysal and I almost died because it was so steep and loose and bushy and evil and painful. Then he made us take a different trail than the others which took us above and then we took Legacy Bridge back to the track. I don't plan on doing that run again any time soon.

Today we ran over to Sugarhouse along 15th east and to our white tree. Then we did 10 continuous laps down the hill, around the flowerbeds, and back up the hill. Then we did a grass lap, and I couldn't keep up anymore. We ran back along 13th east. It was long and lonely for me. When I got back I did 2 laps.

This morning I woke up early to go on a 4 mile run outside in the 32 degree weather, when my sister reminded me we have a treadmill. After 2.5 miles I realized I didn't have enough time to get ready for school, so I stopped. I'll start earlier tomorrow.

For our workout we ran from the track up Sunnyside to Foothill and down 5th south and into the cemetery. There we did 10 sets of 1 minute fartleks. I finished my 10th one right after the start, but I finished my lap anyway. So 4 laps. Then on the way back we did our warmup backwards and I completely died and felt super sick to the stomach. I ran very slowly but I finished then did a grass lap to get 9 miles for the workout.

Today we ran on 13th east to South Temple, down to State street, and up to City Creek. We regrouped at the building and ran back the same way, while zigzagging up and over. I kept up with the boys until we started going up City Creek, and on the way down I kept up with them until about 3rd east. Then I missed a few lights and went up and over with Bill. We were going along 12th east and as we crossed 5th south the train honked at us. Yeah I don't want to do that again. I noticed when I lowered my arms that I naturally started to go faster, so I tried to keep them down. We finished at 10 miles right at the gate.

2 miles on the treadmill. I think I'm going to run to Liberty later.

After my wonderful end of quarter early-out at 11 am because I don't have a 4th period, I ran from my house down to Liberty, 2 laps, and back. I added on a little on 14th east to be at 6.

Lovely 4 mile run on the treadmill this morning. I'm starting to fall in love with this thing.

I had to help Susannah film today and it required running. Mainly just a few long strides in a couple different places.

Today we ran up along Guardsman to Legacy Bridge and over to JCC. Then we got on the Dry Creek trail and ran along there. I fell way behind and got lost, I was on a part of the trail I had never been on before and I was a little scared. When I got off the trail I recognized where I was from driving around with friends last week, so I was able to run down to the fire station on 11th avenue. Then I started to take Shriners run back before dropping down to 13th and going up to the track on 8th south.

Today we ran from the track over to Sugarhouse park along 15th east. We regrouped at the bottom of our 400 hill where we did 4 400s with backwards recovery. Then we ran over to 17th east, to 21st south, to 19th east, to Sunnyside, and dropped down.

Speed today. We did the usual 1 mile warmup and 1 mile speed changes. Then we did 2 200s, a 400, a 1600, an 800, and 4 400s. I got 34, 35, 77, 6:05, 3 flat, then 82, 83, 77, 78. Then I did 3 grass laps cooldown. I feel a cold coming on.