Recovery

I ran along 14th east to Blaine and up to 15th east to 21st south. Then I ran up to 21st east to St Marys and down to 19th east over to 13th south where I went down to 15th east. I went right instead of the usual left home and added on before turning around so I could hit 5 right at my house. I didn't ever stop and kept an 8:15 average pace.

2 on the treadmill then outiside I ran 1.5 out on 15th east and part of Sugarhouse park and turned and came back. I ran in my old pink trainers.

I ran down 13th south to Liberty, did 1 lap, then along 7th east to 17th south where I went up to 13th east and home. Both times I was on 13th and 13th I saw John going home for lunch and going back to work. SMILE.

Today I met up with my running buddy at Liberty where we ran 2 laps the normal way and then 2 laps backwards. We reminisced the whole time, then said bye bye for the next few months :( 

5 on the treadmill getting faster each mile. I was pretty bored but I had Pandora on so it was okay. I'm ready to climb next week with after school training. Now I'm enjoying some homemade oreo pudding.

Today we did 2 vertical laps , stretching, and drills. Then we did a bunch of core and weights in the weight room before running on 13th east to the Cemetery on 5th south. I did 3 laps, and I kept up with Bill, Dakota, and Garek on the first 2 laps but I think they all sped up on the 3rd. At the end of the run at the school we were barely over 4 miles so we did a bunch of laps around the school. Fun stuff.

Today we did 2 vertical laps then I led stretches and drills. Then we all went to the weight room to do a few things before running. We went to Liberty and did 10 sets of 1 minute on 1 off fartlek. Then we ran the big way around the park on the snow (which was super hard) and ran up the hill and added on a ton at the school.

Today after our vertical laps, stretching, and drills then instead of the weight room we went on a run. We ran along 13th east to Presidents Circle and around the flagpole. Then we went along 13th to Sugarhouse, ran in the road, then turned. I kept up with Tomy, Bill, and Dakota but at the last uphill in the park I fell off and missed the light. When I got back to the school I was told the run was farther. So yeah.

Today after the usual warmup, stretches, and drills, we went for a run. We ran along 13th east to Virginia St then up to 11th Avenue where we ran out until a point then we turned around and took Shriners back. We stayed as a pretty good group, only spread out a little along 11th Ave. Once we regrouped at the turnaround we stayed in a clump, then as we were going down the big hill I was feeling pretty good and Chris and I broke away from the group but he was going faster so pretty soon I was running alone with the group behind me. They caught up to me at the light on Sunnyside and we all ran down 9th south together. It was a pretty good run. Did I mention that it was blizzarding the whole time?

Today we met for practice but it was super blizzardy so we just had a quick team meeting then I went home to my treadmill and ran 5 miles while blasting music and thinking about food.

The snow is pretty deep and I didn't want to run in the slush or unshoveled walks, so I just went down to my treadmill and blasted music again.

Today after the usual warmup, stretching, drills, core, and weights, we finally went on our run in 12 degree weather. We ran up 9th south to Greenwood Terrace over to Sunnyside and up to Foothill down 5th south. We were pretty strung out, but Bill, Dakota, and Sarah all caught up to me because I had to stop at the light. We did a lap in the cemetery and then 10 hills. I felt really sick and miserable, but I wanted to finish. Then we did another lap before heading back along 13th east. It was really cold and I was only a few minutes late for work. But I'm not letting that happen again because tonight was BUSY.

I love speed workouts on the treadmill! Said no one ever. I'm not allowed to run outside in this 10 degree weather, so after warmup, stretching, and drills, I went home to my dreadmill for some speed. I did 2 miles warmup, starting at 6.5 and going up to a 7.3. Then I hit the 10 button for my first 800 which was pretty painful, but I was able to maintain my pace. That's the one plus side of the treadmill, you can force yourself to hit your speeds and know that you're not slowing down or starting out too fast. Then I ran a REALLY slow quarter mile recovery. After my 2nd 800, I was feeling really sick, so I dropped down to a 9.6 for the 3rd and 4th. For the 5th one I went back up to a 10, but just before the 400 I dropped to a 9.5 because I was HURTING and sweating like none other. The dreadmill was at 5.5, so I did my last recovery as a full cooldown. Time to go eat food.

Did the usual warmup, stretching, and drills at the school. Then I ran around for 10 minutes with Sarah B and Graciela before going home to the dreadmill. After 4 on the dreadmill, I stopped because my legs were hurting so bad. So I went outside, got in the car, and went to SLRC to get some new shoes. Then I went back home and ran my last 3 miles and felt SO MUCH BETTER. It's gonna be slightly warmer tomorrow, so I'll be allowed to run outside :)

Today after warmup, stretching, drills, and weights, we ran 7 miles. We ran up 9th South and across Guardsman to Legacy bridge and through the campus to the yellow gate at Red Butte. Then we went down through campus to President's circle, where we ran back to the school on 13th east and added a bunch of laps.

Today we had an early out for school so we could start earlier. We're going to Weber tomorrow, so we only did 4.5 easy. We ran along 13th east to Presidents Circle, past the flagpole to the Bookstore, over to Guardsman. We still needed alot so we ran up to 19th east and down 9th south, then we did a lap around the school for 4.5. I ran with Tomy and Chris the whole time and I felt pretty great.

Today was the Weber State Indoor Invitational. I ran the 3200, the 1600, and the anchor leg of the 4x800 with Sarah S, Megan, and Emma.

When I got there, they were already calling the 3200 girls to the bull pen, so I got about half mile worth of warmup and strides. I wore my flats for this race. I didn't get a good spot on the line, but as soon as the gun went off I took off and went right to the front to control the pack. Sarah went with me and ran on my right, and whenever someone made a move we both went. I stayed relaxed. After a few laps Sar fell off, and after the mile mark Melissa from Ogden moved and I fought but couldn't keep up. Then some more girls passed me and I ended up 4th overall. It hurt pretty bad that last 800. I did a short cooldown then took a nice long nap.

When I woke up I ran a warmup for the mile. I planned on getting a good start again because my 3200 start was spectacular. But I think some of the girls in the 1600 made a mental note of it, and my start wasn't as good, but it was still pretty amazing. I just had to mentally get through it because 8 laps is still a lot to me, even if they're shorter. I ended up 5th place.

I ran a little cooldown and got ready to go home, but then Emma wanted to put together a 4x800 team so Bill made a team from Sarah, Megan, Emma and I, in that order. We practiced some handoffs and did some strides to get ready. By the time Emma got the baton in the 3rd leg, we had already been lapped, so my goal was to catch the next girl in front of us. I had a lot of ground to make up, and I didn't catch her. I don't know what my time was, but hopefully I'll get that soon. Good job to my fellow ladies!

This morning I went out for my run. I ran up Sherman and 13th south to 17th east to Michigan and up to 2000 East. Then I went to Sunnyside and Foothill and ran the VA Loop to Guardsman and back to 9th south. I still needed more miles, so I went up to 2000 East again and back down Michigan to 17th E to 13th South and home. But I needed another half mile so I ran to Browning and back along 14th east. My thumbs froze.

Today after the usual warmup drills and stretching shenanagins we went down to Liberty to do 6 800s. We just stayed on the Northeast corner of the park, running between the mile and mile and a half marks. I wasn't hitting the times I was supposed to, and I don't think anyone was. Starting the 5th one, it was just Tomy, Chris, Dakota, Bill and I because everyone else was done at 4. After the 5th one we were told some good news: We were done! So we finished the lap around the park then went back to the school.

Today after all the track shenanigans we went out for our run. Instead of staying as a pack we all sortof strung out and went our own recovery pace. I stuck close to Tomy at a 7:20 pace the first 2 miles. We went along 13th east to Sugarhouse, ran a road lap then went up to 17th east for the cemetery run. I stayed with Tomy until Parkway, then I was on my own for the rest of the loop. When I got back on 17th east Tomy and Chris passed me because they had taken a wrong turn. I stayed with them down 21st south to 13th east and for about a block on 13th east, but I was dying and it's really hard to run in the slushy snow. When I got to East Bill and Sarah had caught up to me and we all ran a lap around the school together to be at 11.

Today after all the track stuffs we were getting ready for our outdoor run when I got a text from my mom saying my neighbor slipped and fell. See, we had frozen rain today, so everything is really icy. Lots of people ice skated to school today. So she didn't want me running outside and breaking my leg. When she picked me up we went to the grocery store, and I was allowed to run home on salted roads with no cars. So I zigzagged the salted/sanded non-busy streets and went back and forth on 14th east for 4 miles. Then I went inside and ran 4 more on the treadmill while I was still warmed up. Next I did weighted lunges, arm swings, and squats. Then I went upstairs for some crunches, planks, core yoga poses, and I even tried to do some good pushups. I can feel my abs hurting a bit, that's good. Food time.

Ran along 13th east to the Cemetery on 5th south, ran 3 laps and back.

Today I was going to go out to Saltair for the 5K, but my mom woke me up and said she's not driving out there with all the fog. So I had to stay home all day. I ran on my dreadmill for 7 miles while watching Chuck, so I was pretty entertained. If you haven't seen Chuck, then you won't understand any of my conversations with Scotty.

Today I was on an official visit to the U with Jessica. We ran with the Utes from East HPER up and over in some streets until I recognized Alta Street, where we turned up to 11th Avenue and ran all the way down to City Creek. Sus and Hilary went up the canyon, but Jessica, Andrea, Nikki, Alyssa, and I ran behind the capitol down to Temple Square, then down State St to 4th south where we ran up to Zupas where we met the rest of the team for lunch. My tomato soup and grilled cheese were delicious :)

Today after all the track stuff we went out to the Oval for a speed workout, 5x1000. We ran 8 laps warmup and 4 laps speed changes and 1 lap recovery before changing shoes. I was in a group with Bill, Sarah, and Garek to hit 3:45s for our 1000s. Bill led our first one and we hit a 3:43. I felt pretty good so I wanted to lead the next one. We hit a 3:40. Garek led the next one and we hit a 3:44. Sarah led the fourth and we hit a 3:42. On the last one I couldn't tell who was leading since Bill and I were side by side, but we hit a 3:43 so that was good. We ran 7 laps for a cooldown to be at 10 miles for the day. When I got home I did my crunches and planks (since I can't do pushups).

Today was not a good day for me. I've been pretty sick this whole week and really tired. I can barely keep my eyes open as I type this. I couldn't make it to practice so I tried running on my treadmill later. I had to stop several times to breathe and try not to puke, because I could feel it coming every few minutes. And I was going SO SLOW. It was miserable. I decided I would focus on doing some weights and core, since those wouldn't make me almost throw up. I did 3 sets of 20 weighted lunges, 10 squats, and 15 calf raises. Then I went upstairs and did 3 sets of 40 crunches, 45 second planks, and I even tried a pushup. I felt really exhausted. I really need to just go back to bed.

Went to Instacare instead of practice today and had my blood drawn for a mono test. I really hate needles. I cried about a gallon of tears because it was that scary. But the good news is I only have a virus/infection type thingy. Not allowed to run until Monday and I have to use eyedrops that I'm pretty sure is superglue in disguise.

I feel alot better than I was last week. After the usual drills and such we went on a run. I could either do the shorter run or the longer run depending on how I felt. We ran up 9th south to Foothill and I didn't feel too good. I fell off from the front group and when I got to the light by Corner Bakery, Megan and Daisa caught up to me, so I ran with them at a pretty decent pace. We ran up to the yellow gate at Red Butte and I wasn't up for going the longer way on JCC to Shriners, so I went down Legacy bridge with Megan, Daisa, and Dakota and across Guardsman back to the school. Hopefully I'll feel better tomorrow.

Today was a speed workout at the oval. After the track drills and such we all squished into the cars and drove out. We did 2 miles warmup and a mile of speed changes plus a recovery lap. Then we did 6 800s with a lap recovery between each one. I was supposed to be hitting 2:55 with Bill, Sarah, and Garek, which probably isn't going to help me get better from being sick. Bill paced our first one at 2:55 and I paced our second one at 2:54. It all went downhill from there and I crashed pretty badly, my next 4 800s were 3:12, 3:27, 3:28, and 3:30. We did 4 laps coooldown for 10. I had to go to bed really early because I really need to rest.

Speed yesterday was a little overwhelming so today I ran with Sarah and Megan. We went to the cemetery, ran 1 lap, did 4 hills, ran another lap, did 4 more hills, finished that lap, and ran back.

We ran to Liberty and did firemen. After my 1st lap I was feeling a little lactarded and had to stop. I'm thankful for the bathroom in little chocolate shop on the corner of 7th east and 9th south. I ran back to the school with Emma because she's the best little sister ever.

When we all got to the oval we ran 2 laps warmup and then Tomy and I led stretches. Then we all did our drills and strides. Next all the mile girls ran 4 laps warmup and some speed changes. At the starting line we did several strides and then we started, but the clock didn't work so they had us come back and wait longer. Once we actually started I knew I shouldn't go out too hard because I didn't want to crash. Each lap I picked up my speed a little bit. I fell off the pack and was behind for a bit, but I picked them and passed them and caught quite a few of them by the end. My splits were 84, 2:50, 4:10, and 5:33. I'm too lazy to do the math but I'm pretty sure thats what I heard. I didn't have time to cooldown because I thought I had to be at work at 6:30. Turns out the Jazz game was a late start and I didn't need to be there until 8. Whoopsie.

Today I had to  be at work early so I ran during my free period. I went to the track to shovel lane 1 and do my speed workout, but after 20 minutes I had only shoveled about 40 meters. It was a foot of snow on top of a foot of ice, so I went home and changed out of my soaked trainers into my old pink ones and ran 8 on the dreadmill while watching Chuck. I'm really disappointed in myself, but I tried to shovel the track, so you could say that I'm pretty determined.

Today we ran along 13th East to the Cemetery on 5th south. We ran 1 lap, then did 4 hills, another lap, 4 more hills, and finished off the lap. Then I ran with the boys up through the U on our Shriners run. We all turned at the roundabout and went back to the school along Guardsman and down 9th south. I felt pretty good today. I feel ready for Simplot!

Today was simple. We ran down to Liberty park and ran 1 lap or Firemen, then on our second lap we reversed it where the person in front would go to the side and when the group passed them they would get back in line and yell "Go!" It was interesting. We ran up to the school and I added a quarter mile to get to 7.

So today my Mom, Aunt, Michaela, Lisle, Katie and I piled into the car and drove to Simplot. When I got there I sat with my team until it was time to warmup. I always do better when I warmup by myself, so I just ran alone around the track a few times. I didn't really think much of my race. I started out not too fast, and about halfway through I decided that I just didn't care so I backed off a bit. I guess I shouldn't have done that because I didn't qualify for finals, but I really don't care at this point. I didn't cool down, just went straight to the hotel and off to bed. I spent the rest of the trip hanging out with Davis because they're nice.

So I didn't hear about any practice plans, so I just ran 5 on my treadmill while watching Chuck. I didn't really feel like going fast, I just felt like running. Why do I not care anymore? I don't really know. Senioritis really has me.

I had work tonight so I couldn't go to the Oval. After all the drills and such I went home and had time to run 2 miles on the treadmill and even then I was 5 minutes late.

Today we ran up 9th south to Foothill, down to 5th South and Guardsman, and Shriners run. I started the uphill fast, trying to keep up with Tomy and Chris. But my core has been hurting really badly the past few days and all the gross air was hurting, so I backed off to an 8:20 pace and ran with Ryan. We turned on 11th Ave at 3.75 so that we would be at 7 at the school. We hit it on the hill coming down 9th south by the baseball field, so I just ran all the way to the Commons doors and counted it all as a quarter, even though it was probably a little more. Oh well. I was feeling really sore (I don't even know how I'm so sore!)

Today I was feeling really out of it. After all of our warmup and drills stuff we went for a run. I started early so that I would finish around the same time as the boys. I ran along 13th east to 21st south, and down to 9th east. The boys didn't catch me until I got to 13th south, which surprised me! So either I was going at a decent pace or they were really relaxed. I couldn't keep up with them though. I followed up to 11th east and over to 9th south, and saw them adding on another lap so I did another and after going inside realized that they were probably adding more. But I was done. Ugh.

Felt like crap during my free period so instead of waiting around for practice I got a really slow 5 miler out of the way on my treadmill while watching Chuck. Let's not talk about how long it took.

I had so much junkfood yesterday because it was my birthday, but that's okay because I'm 18 now. I can buy dry ice. And hamsters. Anyways. We had our first outdoor meeting today and got all of our paperwork, and I'm an adult so I don't need a parent signature. Okay sorry I'll stop it with the adult jokes now. We ran along 13th east to the Cemetery and during our 1st lap I died and had to run by myself. I ran 3 miserable laps in the cemetery then headed back to the school along 13th because I had to be at work. My body hates me for beating it up so bad.

Today we ran down to Liberty and took the long way to the drinking fountain. Then we were to run 3 laps. I could not keep up! It was horrible! My whole body is completely worn out. It sucks. After 2 laps I had to stretch my hip because it was really hurting. Then I went the long way around the park to head up 9th south and back to the school. I don't know what the heck is going on with me but it's driving me insane.

Today we ran up 9th south to Foothill, over to Sunnyside, and up to Wasatch. I was struggling up to Foothill, but caught up to Dakota, John, and Emmaline at the light and had a minute to rest. I pushed hard up to Wasatch and once the run leveled out I was able to keep up with them. We ran to 13th south then down to 19th east over to 9th south and down. We sprinted the last block to try and catch Garek. I didn't feel very sick on this run, which is a really good sign.

After 8 hours of work today I had time for 2 on the treadmill before having to leave again.

Today we ran up to the track where we ran 1 mile warm up and 1 mile speed changes. Then we did our asphalt hill just west of the soccer field 10 times. Next was the run. I fell behind very quickly and could not keep up. At 13th south I felt really sick and decided to just run through it. But when I got to 17th south I still felt horrible so I stretched out my sore legs, took some deep breaths to make my tummy feel a little better, and ran back to East the same way, very slowly. I made it and went straight to the ladies room and then I felt better.

Yesterday I went on a college visit, and since the team was doing a workout and not just a run, I couldn't run with them. So that took away my running plan for yesterday. Today was our team time trials. I totally forgot to bring spikes and flats, so I ended up wearing my trainers, which really weighed my legs down. I did 2 miles warm up with Tomy and Chris and then a mile speed changes. It was windy down the home stretch, so I was not excited for that at all. On the first lap of the mile, Sarah took it out too hard at a 76. I then decided that it was a time trial and didn't really matter, plus I kept tripping over my trainers. So I backed off and relaxed to where my splits were 2:48, 4:28, and 6:10. I was also a little tight from not running yesterday. I ran a lap recovery and my butt really hurt. I really need to massage that and ice it, because it was pretty bad. Hey Susannah, I need a butt massage, teehee. For the 400 I hit a 78, so I knew my 76 earlier was better. Then again I was running slow because of the wind and the fact that I kept tripping over my heavy trainers. I'm pumped for Tuesday though, it'll be a nice day and I'll have lighter shoes. I did 2 laps cool down to be at 5 because I was in a hurry.

Today after all the warmup stretching drills and such we ran to the hill and did it 8 times. Then we ran over to Fairmont for 10 strides. I felt really good on the way down there, but after standing around for a few minutes my hip tightened up again and started hurting like it has been every day this week. It didn't loosen up all through strides. When we started running back along 9th east we were going to go down to Liberty for that extra mileage, and I fell behind and ran with Dakota and John. By the time we reached 13th south my hip still was really tight so we just kept going to 9th and up the hill. My Garmin said 8 while we were going up to the track, so we just walked the last little bit. When I got home I iced it a little but it hurts so much!

Today we did our warmup and stretches, then we set up the railing around the track for the season. Next we did our drills and voted for Captains. By the time we were starting the run, I had to go home because I was needed at work early and had to be on time.

Today for the meet we got all set up, ran some laps, then stretched. I did my own warmup on the track, avoiding the 100M straightaway where they were doing hurdles and sprints. I helped time a few of them. When Tolbert fired the gun I went in the front and took control for a few seconds before Sarah took off. I didn't go with here because I didn't feel like running that fast the first lap. After the 800 mark I had caught up to her and passed her and ran my last 2 laps faster than my first 2. I finished with a 5:37. I jogged around for a few minutes and then stretched a little. I helped time a little bit and formed a Medley team with Sophie, Gui, and Madeline. Sophie and Gui ran fast 200s for us, getting us in 2nd place. Madeline kept that 2nd place spot close to the 1st place girl from the other team which made it easier for me to catch their 800 runner and help our team win. Thanks for sprinting fast ladies! :) I did a little bit of cooldown but had to hurry home because I know Susannah wanted to go shopping :) We had fun!

Had to be at work early so I only had time for warmup and drills.

After warmup laps and such I wasn't feeling very good. I was in a really bad mood today, so I ran some more laps until we started our actual workout. I ran 1 mile warmup and 2 miles speed changes by myself on the track, then partnered up with Garek for our 2x400s. I was supposed to be running these in about 1:50, but it's really hard for me to go that slow so I think I was closer to 1:40s. Garek started and both of us ran 4 400s, passing the baton and using each others lap time for recovery. We really need to work on handoffs. After I ran 2 grass laps with Emmaline and did a few hurdles. Then I had to go pick up my paycheck and get home. Time for my core and massage.

Today for workout the girls ran 1 mile warmup 2 miles speed changes and 1 mile cooldown. I ran my warmup and first mile alone, then my calves were hurting so I stopped to rub them out and stretch them before continuing. They felt better for that mile but I felt myself getting a blister from my old pink shoes, so I ran 2 grass laps barefoot with Emmaline.

Today was the Davis Super Meet Girls. I ran the 1 mile loop with Emma for warmup, then grabbed my spikes and had plenty of time to relax and do some drills and strides. I was feeling pretty good about racing today. I was the 5th seed in the fast heat, which I was pretty happy about. I went out hard with the pack, my splits were 789, 2:43, 4:09, and 5:32. It hurt the whole time and I thought I picked it up my last 800 but turns out I was just hurting more. Oh well, I was still pretty satisfied with my race! I did a little cooldown to the car and back because I had to grab my ensemble dress and change at Davis to drive out to Cyprus for a musical competition. I made it right as my group went up! Perfect timing!

Today I really wanted to go cheer for the boys at Davis, but I didn't have a way to get there. For girls workout, there were only a few of us distance runners, and it was a light drizzly rain (the best to run in!) so we just broke into groups with whoever and did adventure runs. I ran with Eleanor, Megan, and Flower. We did a grass lap, then ran up Sunnyside to Foothill, down by the VA to 13th east, and back to the stadium. We ran 2 more grass laps to look at the soccer players. I should've gone 20 more minutes, but nobody would go with me :(

Today we did our 200/400 chase workout. I was with Patrick and Eleanor! We all ran 1 mile warmup and 1 mile of speed changes before starting. Eleanor and I jogged to the 200 and when Patrick passed the 200 mark and got to the cone a little farther up, we started out 200. Then We did a 400 with 200 recovery. We did 3 sets. My 40 times were 78, 79, 76, and I don't know my 200s. For cooldown I ran 3 grass laps with the girls.

Today was Running of the Leopards! It was snowy and icy, but I still ran hard and did really well! I warmed up for a mile with Emmaline then we ran more with the team and did strides before starting. I saw a lot of other people wearing Sojourners jackets, which was pretty awesome!

The start was super slippery and some people went out really fast and were kicking back slush. I stayed calm, keeping in mind that the race was 3.1 miles and not 100 meters. There was nobody at the 1 and 2 mile marks, which ticked me off a little because I wanted to hear my splits. I ran hard the whole way, throwing in speed changes the last mile and a half. Coming into the stadium was a really sharp turn, and I slowed down a ton or else I would've wiped out on the slippery ground. I kicked my last 300 like we practice. As I was going down the last 100M straightaway, I watched my PR time 18:26 tick by. Oh well. When I crossed the line I read 18:28, but the time on the results said 18:32. I like what I saw better. Turns out I was 2nd female overall! Good job to everyone else that raced today!

Now I get to go work 7 1/2 hours at the NCAA tournament, which means walking around carrying heavy objects and never actually getting a break. Should be fun! :)

Today we did our Avenues hills run. We ran along 13th east to South Temple and waited at T street. I had to hurry up and get to work, so as soon as Bill got there I got permission to start. He said "Go ahead we'll probably catch you anyways." Which gave me a lot of adrenaline, so I ran hard up each hill and never stopped to rest before. The 9th Ave to 10th Ave is the worst because it's the steepest and the 2nd to last one. As soon as I hit 11th, I stretched and caught my breath for a minute before continuing on 11th to Shriners and down through campus on Guardsman and back to the track. I did a grass lap to get my Garmin exact, then right after I called for a ride the rest of the group arrived. Catch me?

Today I had to leave at 4 because I had work again. I'm working every day except Friday this week. I also didn't have a ride to practice, so guess how I got there? Yep, I ran. After warmup, stretching, and drills, distance ran 1 mile warmup and 1 mile speed changes, but right before we started the speed I had to go. I have to work a lot to save up my money for college, so until I find out whether or not I get a scholarship, I'll have to go to work.

Today, I had to make up the speed workout with Garek and Megan. We did 3 1200s and 6 200s with equal recovery. We did 1 mile warmup and 1 mile speed changes. Then my 1200s were 4:26, 4:26, and 4:24, which I was pretty happy about. Then all of my 200s were between 36-39. We did grass laps until my Garmin had 7 on it, then I hurried off to work.

Today I had to be  at work just before 4, so I went and did the workout early. I ran from my house to Sunnyside for Fartlek. It was 10x90 seconds on and off. I did 6 sets doing laps at Sunnyside, but then was running out of time so I did my last 4 sets along 15th east on my way home.

Easy day before a meet run today. I did it by myself because I like to mentally prepare for tomorrow. I ran 4 grass laps, 8 laps of speed changes, and 4 more grass laps. I feel ready for Steeplechase tomorrow! I'm so excited!

UVU Invite! I was signed up for the 2000M steeplechase and the 800M run. I ran a warmup to and from the bathroom in the school with Patrick and Caden, plus some more on the track and some strides with jumps over the barriers on the boys height. I prefer practicing with the boys height, it makes the race easier. Just before our steeple race, I discovered that only 1 other girl in my race had ever done steeple before. That gave me a lot of confidence. We all ran practice jumps together, and I kept landing with 2 feet, oops. Then I heard someone say "One foot Abbie, one foot." UVU coach. Great, pressure: on. At the start I was seeded 2, and when the gun fired I ran off. Another girl ran way ahead, and I knew she was one of the girls who had never done it before, so I didn't worry about her. I was a few steps behind her the first 2 laps, and just before the water barrier on the 3rd lap I passed her and felt her mentally lose it, which gave me some more adrenaline. I spent the rest of the race gapping and going for a PR. Missed it by 4 seconds, but I'm still really happy I won :) I got a Meet Champion bag! I cooled down for a little bit after watching all the boys race, then I tanned for a few hours until it was time for the 800. Emmaline and I were in the same heat, so we ran to the bathroom together and did some more warmup, strides, and drills together. I was seeded 12. I started fast and just went with the back of the pack. On my second lap I was feeling really good, and went to pass people. I moved up to 2nd place! But as soon as I turned the corner down the last straightaway, 3 girls passed me and I couldn't kick as hard. Then another girl caught me at the line, so I was in 5th, but then in the chute they moved a girl who was obviously behind me in front of me, which made me really mad. Someone better watch that finish video. I didn't have time to cool down, I had to get to work, so my mommy and I filled the car with us kids who have jobs and took us all home so we could go work. Altogether, it was a great day! :)

SPRING BREAK!

Today we had a team workout scheduled at the track at 2:30. When I got there at 2:30 there was nobody there so I waited 10 minutes. Sarah B showed up, and Elizabeth was there too, and I have work tonight, so the three of us ran 1 mile warmup and 1 mile speed changes together. Sarah and I ran our whole speed thingy timed together. 1 mile at 2 mile pace, 4 400s at 2 mile pace, then 3 sets of 300, 200, 100. My first lap on the mile was 1:20, on pace for an 11:20. I hit 2:41 at the 800. The wind started to pick up, then I was at 4:23 and finished with a 5:46. I ran 1 lap recovery in lane 8, then did 400s with Sarah. More people gradually started to show up and just do the workout. I liked it better this way because the starts aren't crowded and I feel more mentally stable. My first 400 was a 1:23, then my watch died. Sarah said that she watched my finishes on the next two and from her eyes I was around 1:24 and 1:23. We didn't catch my last one, but I didn't feel any faster or slower, so it was probably consistent. We didn't worry about timing our 300s, 200s, and 100s, just open stride. Between each set we did a lap recovery. Then I counted my laps and figured I was at 6.5, so I did 3 grass laps recovery. On the 3rd one all the soccer boys said "Hey Abbie!" Which made me smile :) Then I got a blackberry pineapple smoothie from Red Mango and had a lovely chat with my manager. Today has been a good day.

Feeling super lactarded this week! Tuesday and Wednesday were horrible in general, it hurt so bad to even get out of bed and make it to the bathroom. Today I finally decided to try a run. I ran along 14th east to 17th south to 15th east to Sugarhouse. I stopped at the light and considered turning around and walking home, but when it changed I kept going and ran 1 grass lap. After that lap I ran home the way I took and I'm surprised that I made it home without any crap. (Haha get it? Okay sorry that's disgusting I'll stop.)

Yesterday I went for a 14 mile bike ride because I knew it'd be easier on my tummy. It was kinda windy and hard, but whatever. My bum hurt after. Anyways, today I ran from my house up 13th south to Foothill and I did the VA loop and then ran 2 laps at Sunnyside before heading home along 17th east to 13th south and down. I felt pretty good and averaged a 7:58 so yeah, my best this week.

Today we had to go back to school. RIP Spring Break 2013. It was really cold and rainy, so we met in the commons. Rich and I started everyone on vertical laps then led stretches and drills before breaking into groups. Distance was to do a 40 minute run. Nobody wanted to go on an adventure with me :'( I ran up Sunnyside to Foothill, then over to the Library and down to 13th South. Then I went to 19th east where I ran to 9th south and into the gulley, where I did a lap. It wasn't as muddy as I thought it would be, which was nice. I wanted to do more, but people had put their bags in my car and I didn't wanna make anyone have to wait because I had my key with me, so I ran down Sunnyside and called it a day. It was nice running in the light drizzle with my bright orange pants. I hope it rains again today.

Today after warmup and drills in the really cold wind, we started our workout. I couldn't make it to the Oval tonight so I did fartlek with Garek and Hanna. It was 10 sets of 1 minute on 1 minute off, and the soccer boys were doing a 2 mile so it was a little hard when they were in my way but whatever, I laugh at their 15 minute 2 mile times. Hahaha! Anyways, it was hard to hear Bill but I managed to stay on track. I got 11 laps and did a 12th for even mileage. Then I did 2 grass laps cool down then headed home.

Today we had a meet out at Cyprus but I wasn't racing so we went and did a workout. We ran from Cyprus out to the main road then along there. It was getting boring, so Tomy led us up a dirt trail which was nice because we weren't running by all the cars. On the dirt trail, Sarah and I lost the boys and when we got back onto the main road we hadn't seen where they went, so we went on a little adventure with her garmin. When we got to the top of this one hill we saw the boys, so we turned and went back down then ran out to 4.25 before turning and starting our 30 seconds on 30 seconds off fartlek. It was hard with the wind, but the dirt trail was mostly downhill and flat so that was nice. It was also nice that I had done full minute fartlek yesterday, so I felt like I was able to go faster. When we were done, we ran back to Cyprus talking about boys and crap, then we ran by my Grandparent's old house. Oh the memories! And tomorrow is the Alpha Invitational at Timpanogos so I'm running the mile tomorrow and 800 Friday. Should be fun!

I found a little half mile loop on the block of Timpanogos High School, so I ran that twice. Then I ran a lap in the soccer field with Bill and the Sarahs. Then I still had a ton of time to do some more running before actually racing. At the start, I was double elbowed by the two girls and got a horrible start. Luckily someone false started (I feel bad that she was DQ'd, but hey I got a second chance at starting) so on the second start I kept in mind that I had some fierce girls on both sides. On the second start I elbowed them both, then the really tall Orem girl kept trying to run me into the inner lane, perhaps hoping to get me DQ'd? I don't know but I beat her so it didn't matter. I spent the first 2 laps boxed in and managed to break from the box 3rd lap, but I was already really far back in time so I really had to hit a big negative split in order to get a good time. Nope. This wasn't really a race. More of a giant catfight. Some girl was tripped and grabbed my shoulder to keep balance but I kept mine and kept running. People kept stepping on the back of my spikes and cutting me off and elbowing me, it was way too physical. Okay sorry I really need to stop ranting but I really hate the mile because it's so physical and I waste all my energy in self defense. Ugh. Stupid. I did a 2 mile cooldown and then froze to death. I'm going to have a good 800 tomorrow.

Day 2 of the Alpha Invitational. I ran a nice 1.5 mile warmup for the 800 and checked in. I did a couple of strides before my race then started. I was seed 9 in my heat and ended up 3rd so I'm happy. I PR'd too :) the first lap I had to get myself in front of the main pack because I didn't want to be boxed in because the 800 is the worst event to be boxed in first lap. Going into my 2nd lap I picked it up and made it a goal to catch up to the Murray girl. When I passed her I tried to catch the Jordan girl and I got closer but didn't quite catch her. Oh well I still ran hard :) I ran a little cool down and elevated my legs on the fence. I had been begging Bill all meet long to let me run the 4x400 with Ellie, Ellie, and Eleanor, and he finally let me do it! We checked in a little late but the lady still let us run it. Ellie J started for us because she's the best with the starting blocks. She did really well! Next was Eleanor, and she also did really well considering she had just ran a really good 3200! Then it was me, I started out really fast and wondered if I was going too fast for myself, but when I was halfway through the backstretch I decided I was going to keep this pace and pick it up. I ended up PR'ing by about 6 seconds, 68 :) I handed Ellie L the baton and it was a beautiful handoff! She beat her 63 goal with a 62, way to go! I did maybe a quarter mile cool down while watching the boys 4x400 before heading to the bus to go to sleep and get home. Congratulations to everyone today! And a big shoutout to our boys Medley, only .60 seconds away from qualifying for state! Next week for sure!

Today was iffy. I wasn't feeling good, but I wasn't feeling bad either. I went for a short 5 mile loop averaging a 6:56 pace. Weird thing was I didn't really feel like I was going that fast but hey I trust my Garmin. I ran along 14th east to 17th south and along 15th east to 21st south, where I went up to 17th east and went back to 17th south. I was tempted to go down and go home, but I wasn't feeling terribly sick and I felt like I should do more.  I went up to 19th east and over to 13th south, where I went down. I planned to go home from here, but I was only at 3 miles and wanted to do more, so I ran over on 17th east to 9th south and entered the gulley. It was fun to run there, I felt really relaxed. I exited the gulley at 15th east and then ran home from there. I feel pretty good about this run and I think I'm gonna run in the gulley more often.

Today I had to leave workout after warmup and drills because of work. Should be fun.

I'm currently blogging at work because there are no customers and all the dishes are done. I ran my speed earlier during my free period. I ran from my house along 15th East and Greenwood Terrace down Sunnyside to the track. I ran 1 mile speed changes and payed close attention to the wind. I knew it was going to be horrible. My mile splits were wupposed to be at 2 mile pace, so I hit 1:27, 2:49, 4:26, and 5:51. Fun stuff. I ran a lap recovery and then went into my 1200. I didn't pay attention to my splits, but my final time was a 4:27. Screwy. I ran another lap recovery. My 800 was a 2:55. The wind was also getting worse. I ran another lap recovery. The wind was horrible on the 400 start, but once I got past the first 50M I picked it up a ton and flew. I got a 78, not bad. For a cooldown I threw my sweats back on and ran home. I feel okay about this workout, I just wish it hadn't been so windy. But I do prefer doing speed alone, I always do better because I don't feed off of others paces. I know, bad race technique but whatever helps me get my speed up I'll take. Now I need CUSTOMERS. Erghh.

Today was a really cold day. I ran the team warmup and then my own warmup in my sweats because I was so cold. I did not feel my muscles getting warm. It was awful. For the mile they weren't going to let us wear hoodies or anything, so we were all cold, even while running. Mariah and I took the race out pretty fast, and I figured I could just stick on her and draft and go for the last 300 pass. I passed her, but then my arms froze even more and she passed me back with about 150 to go so I just let her have it today. Ugh. I didn't catch my actual time. I didn't even bother changing out of my spikes because I was in every other event. I ran the 400 in the same heat with Sam and another Bountiful girl, and I was lane 3. I didn't run as fast as I wanted to because I was so frozen. After that I had some time to go take a POTTY break and be a lactard on the toilet. Then I ran the 800. Another Bountiful girl took the race out hard, and I tried to go with her but started feeling sick, and going into the second lap I felt really sick and considered dropping out. The finish hurt really badly and I had to wait in the finish chute for 5 years before being able to go put my sweats back on and cry about my tummy, and Bill still wanted me to run the 800 in the Medley. I basically jogged the whole thing, sorry team. As soon as I finished I went and sat in the bathroom for a while before it was finally time to go. I really hate this weather too. It's too cold and it's April. It needs to be sunny and warm.

Today I didn't have a ride to practice so I ran there. I thought I was going to be late but nobody was ready when I got there so I was able to do the full warmup and drills thingy. Tomorrow is crazy track day! After all that fun stuff we ran down to Liberty. Emmaline and I ran together the long way, going about a 6:45 pace oops. But we felt good. When we got to the drinking fountain, we heard our workouts. I was doing a 4 mile tempo at 6:12 pace. We ran to the starting line and did 4 strides on the grass before starting. My first mile was a 6:09. My second one went down to a 6:19. Ugh. On the next mile my right calf tightened up, so tight I felt like it was going to burst. Then it went really numb, something that's never happened before. What. The. Heck. Leg. Why. Are. You. Doing. This. To. Me. My next mile was a 7:24. Ew. Then I finished my last mile an 8:48, doing all 4 miles in exactly 28 minutes. Poop. We ran to the drinking fountain and I massaged it a bit before running up 13th south to home, since I was already at 9.25. Later I massaged it some more and hopefully it won't ever spaz out again.

Today was Crazy Track day. Black and Blue team is better than Red and White team. Just throwing that out there. We won the Shoe relay, the boys and girls tube run, the obstacle course, and girls 4x100 scooter relay. I was the girl running in the tube relay and the anchor of the scooter. We lost the sponge relay, 4x400 scooters. So yeah the whole thing was a tie so the teams had to play tug of war to determine a tie breaker. Well the rope broke, so we'll just say that Black and Blue won, deal? Okay everyone's cool bye bye. Then we sang Happy Birthday to Austin and Justin before having cake and leaving. Great day!

Yay for speed. We did the usual warmup stuff and then 1 mile warmup 1 mile speed changes. The speed that I was told was a 3:15 1000 and then 5x500. I wasn't feeling too good because of the heavy wind down the backstretch. We were supposed to start at an 800 pace for the first 200, then run the next 600 at 3200 pace, then back up to 800 pace for the last 200. Blech. I didn't even hear my time because the wind was so strong. For the 500s I wasn't mentally into it. I had a really negative attitude but right before the 3rd 500 I decided that I needed an attitude adjustment so I went out hard with the boys. It really helped me, and when the sprinters jumped in at the 300, I was able to draft off of Leo. Thanks Leo! I did this for the rest of the 500s, started strong and drafted. I felt so good to finally be done, until Bill said to do another 1000. What? Nope. I was furious. As we started I yelled "I hate you Bill!" and then my anger fueled me so I guess it's a good thing. I always run better when I'm angry :) After the 1000 I didn't want to do my 200s so I took my shoes off and had a negative attitude. But then I told myself that I could do it, so I put my shoes back on and ran over to the 200 start, where I ran 4 200s with Emmaline and the boys. Emmaline ran them because she wanted to draft the wind for me, but seeing as she's half my size it didn't really work. I appreciate her effort though! After the 3rd 200 I was suddenly very happy. I felt so good and was ready to take on this last 200. When I was done I ran a backwards grass lap barefoot with Emmaline then she had to go so I ran my second one on my own. The grass felt amazing, especially when the water would splash up my shins. I love running in the mud barefoot :)

Today Susannah came and ran a little bit with us! :) We did the usual 2 laps warmup with stretching and drills, then distance ran 3 laps warmup and 3 laps speed changes. I ran them with Susannah and afterwards Tolbert said that my form was better when I ran with her. :) Since she was just doing a run, she left at that point. I went over to the asphalt hills with everyone else and we ran 12 hills. Tomy's Garmin was being stupid, so he took it off and totally destroyed it. It was actually really funny. Once we finished that I ran a grass lap to bring my 4.5 miles up to 5, then I ran 3 more miles barefoot around the football field. Then I did a few Steeplechase drills by jumping up onto the boxes. I really wish we had the screws for the barriers, because we have barriers and stands, we just can't put them together. It's hard because the boxes are too wide. Oh well. I'm going to do some more step-ups this week.

Today I ran a mile of warmup for the 400 with the Ellies. We stayed on the grass because it's softer. When we changed our spikes, the three of us were put into heat 1. I was lane 3. It was slightly windy at the start, which I wasn't too happy about, but I still started fast, flew down the backstretch, and kicked hard. I don't like the open 400, I prefer being the 2nd or 3rd leg in the 4x400, I always run faster with a baton in my hand, and if I have a bit of a running start. Plus I have more adrenaline because I'm doing it for a team. Anyways, I jogged around in my trainers for a little bit before the medley. We had to change around my team because Sophie's shins were hurting, so we threw in Eleanor for a 200 last second. Emmaline was our 400 runner and she never cut into lane 1, always lane 3, so I had a lot of ground to make up. I didn't make it all up, but I still closed quite a bit. I was really ticked off after because my coach didn't catch my 800 time because he was too busy keeping track of his favorite. But I do know my 800 was faster than that. I ran a little bit of a cooldown and was too ticked off to stay, so I went home and picked up my sweats later.

Today we did the usual stuff and then the distance workout. We ran 6 laps of the bleachers and drills, starting with high knees then buttkicks, powerskips, grapevines, lunges, reaches, and calves. I stayed relaxed and drafted from the boys. Once that was done we ran 2 chasing 300s. My first one was a 51 and I caught the person in front of me and wasn't caught by the person behind me. We switched the order we were in on the next one, and one of the guys passed me. I ran a 50 on this one. Then for the 15 minute cooldown I ran barefoot laps on the football field just because running barefoot is the best.

The usual half mile warmup and drills. Then we ran 1 mile warmup, 1 mile speed changes, and 1 mile cooldown. Simple.

Today was the Davis Invitational! I was in the open 1600, Medley, 3200, and 4x400. First I ran a 1 mile loop warmup by myself in my sweats to warm up for the 1600. Once I checked in I did a couple of strides and got to talk to Miranda. We were both in the 2nd heat. I was seeded 18. I was in the second alley at the start. I went out the hardest in my alley and when I got to cut in I was about 4th or 5th place. My first lap was a 77, then my 800 a 2:41, on pace for a 5:22. I ran my next lap at a 4:04, then I felt like I was dying. Everyone around me was kicking and I slipped a little and ended up with a 5:35. Oh well, it gave me a better 800 time.

I went to our team tent and elevated my legs on the fence for a few minutes, which helped drain the lactic from my legs and helped me save my energy. I was in the Medley with Sam, Merry, and Ellie L. I ran 1 mile warmup before checking us in. When we went to the field we did some strides and then it was time to race. Sam got a really good start, then Merry helped take us up a few places. Ellie held our 5th place position then outkicked the girl in 4th so we were in 4th when I started, and I didn't have that much ground to make up. I didn't want to make it all up in the first lap then lose it all on the second lap, so I took it one girl at a time. When I moved up to 3rd the girl was pretty good about trying to stay with me, so I used one of my better surges on her and focused on 2nd and 1t place, who were battling like crazy. I caught up to them then the Copper Hills girl started to kick like crazy when she realized that I had her. I tried to stay with her but she had a better kick. Oh well, we PR'd and were 4 seconds away from qualifying for state, plus we all got silver medals!

I took my spikes off and walked around barefoot for a minute before putting them back on and running some strides before the 3200. It was really hot outside at this point. I was seeded 1 in the 3200, and at the line some nice lady gave me a cup of water to pour all over myself before starting, which helped. The girl next to me at the starting line ran out hard, but along the first backstretch I took the lead. On the homestretch my cousin Michaela came up to the lead with me, which was fun because I was running with my cousin:) On the 3rd lap Emily from Park City came with us on the backstretch and went for a pass. I tried to tell Michaela to come with, but Emily was moving, so I went with her. After about 100 meters with her I lost her and was on my own and the race suddenly got a lot harder. I think the heat was getting to me. On the 5th lap another girl passed me and I couldn't stay with her for the life of me. Then on the last 200 2 more girls passed me while trying to outkick each other. Yeah, no this heat is bad. Oh well I still got a medal and I'm pretty sure I broke 12:)

During the boys 3200 I didn't bother changing out of my spikes because I was in the 4x400 with Leo, Ellie L, and Savannah. It was enough time for me to prepare. Leo gave us a really good start. I was the second leg, and on my 400 we were in 3rd and the 4th place girl passed me but instead of letting her go I held onto her and had a great handoff with Ellie. She gained on the girl, but their 4th runner was really fast and Savannah had to battle her the whole time. She still did amazing though! I've heard that I ran a 67, but I'm not sure yet.

I was finally done with all my events! My legs are so dead right now. I'm exhausted. I ran 1 mile cooldown on my loop, then put my medals on and went home. Now it's time for a massage! 

Today was speed. It wasn't really that hard, but there was a ton of lactic in my legs and they just felt super heavy, plus I didn't have my flats and my trainers were just weighing me down. It got pretty mental. I just didn't want to do 1000's today which gave me a negative attitude. We did our usual warm up stuff and then 2 sets of 300, 1000, 600, 3 x 300. My first 300 was a 57, then on the 1000 I ran a 3:45. Ugh. 10 seconds too slow. My 600 I felt better about it mentally because it was like the 1000 minus the worst lap. I ended up running a 2:02, about 15 seconds way too fast. My next 300's were 56, 57, 58. Then we jogged 2 laps before the second set. I ran my 300 in a 55, then lost it again on the 1000 running a 4:25, ugh. Once again my 600 was too fast, 2:04. I don't know, I'm better at shorter distances mentally. My last 300's were 59, 65, 59. Once I was FINALLY done, I took my shoes off and put my legs up against the wall to drain some of the lactic. Then I ran 2 barefoot grass laps cool down and went home.

Today after the usual warm up and such, distance went to the asphalt hill to run 6 hills. I focused on my form on the hills. After that we went to the football field and took our shoes off for 4 laps of barefoot X strides. It was tough because of the wind. Once we put our shoes back on, we did 3 progressive 300's. On my first one I was chasing Emmaline and trying to run away from Rigo. I was barely behind Emma when I finished and ran a 51. On the next one I was chasing Rigo and being chased by Dakota, and I caught Rigo but then got caught by Dakota. I still ran another 51. On the last one I was still chasing Rigo, but this time I think Patrick was chasing me. I caught Rigo again and Patrick didn't catch me, I ran a 49. After the 300's, Bill took us steeplechasers for BYU on Thursday to the shed where we did some stretching. Then I took Olivia, Sarah B, and Flower to run 1 lap and show them where the barrier marks were for steeple. After that lap we did some hurdle drills, jumped over the hurdle a few times, and did wall step thingys. Next we took the barrier and 2 hurdles (since we don't have screws, we have the stands just no screws) over to the sand pit where we set the barrier on the hurdle. It was hard because even though the hurdle was on the lowest setting, putting the barrier on top of it added a few more inches and it was harder to step up onto and over. If I knew what size screws we needed I would just go buy them myself and donate them to the school. After that we all had to go home because we have things to do.

Today was just a tri meet at East and since I'm racing steeplechase at BYU tomorrow I only ran the 400 and 800. I didn't catch my times but whatever.

Today Sarah B, Fleur, Olivia and I went down to BYU for the 2000M steeplechase! When we got there we ran our warmup and put our spikes on to go practice jumping over the barriers. For the race I was seeded 1. The girl seeded 2 told me that her goal today was to beat me. Okay? Anyways I took the race out and led the first lap, then the girl came and was right on my tail. At the last barrier on the 2nd lap my left spike on my trail leg caught the barrier and I wiped out. That's where the girl moved and I spent the rest of the race trying my hardest to go catch her. It was super difficult and I ended up getting outkicked by 2 people. I was upset because I thought I was 4th, one away from a medal, but it turns out one of the girls was a 1a-2a girl so I was really 3rd and got a medal :) After being upset about that girl beating me, my sister reminded me that her success depended on my fall.

Short little jog around the neighborhood just to loosen up a little. My butt is really stiff.

Today at BYU I ran a 2 mile warmup before going to the Bull Pen. I was seeded 19th (last) in my heat. I went out the hardest in my alley, but once we cut in I realized that wasn't really something to be proud of. I didn't catch any of my splits but I knew I was having a horrible race. I crashed on the last lap, both physically and mentally, and fell down after I crossed the line. It was really hard today. I have sucked at the mile this year. I ran 1 mile cooldown along Canyon road and then took a nap while elevating my legs for the 800. My 800 was a lot better. I've been doing good in that this year, PRing and all. My first lap was a 74, then a 78, so I just needed to work on that last lap. My kick was really good though. After the 800 I ran 1 giant lap in the stadium for half mile, then grabbed 3 bucks and ran .25 out and .25 back then rewarded myself with a snowcone. Yeah I do that... Alot.

Mile warmup. Mile speedchanges. The wind picked up every lap. We did 2 sets of 600, 400, 300, 300. The first set I ran 2:09, 80, 50, 55. The wind was tough. We ran a lap then the second set was 2:19, 82, 55, 55. After that was 15 minutes cooldown so I ran 4 barefoot grass laps.

Today after the half mile warmup and such we broke into groups. We ran 1 mile warmup and 1 mile speed changes, then 200s and 300s. We didn't time them, just ran hard. It was 3 200s and 2 300s. The 300s were actually spontaneous. The wind made life hard. Then I ran 2 barefoot grass laps. Regions 1600 tomorrow, ew.

Well we made it up to Woods Cross for regions, but there was thunder and lightning so after sitting in the school for half hour they finally postponed the meet and as soon as everyone got on the buses and took off it was sunny again. I was gonna go on a 4 mile adventure run around the neighborhood but accidentally took a 4 hour nap...

Today was day 1 of Regions. I ran 2 miles warmup in my flats because I seem to have misplaced my trainers. At the start of the mile, 3 different people had already grabbed me, cut me off, nearly tripped me, and such. It was horrible. First lap was a 78. My 800 was a 2:55. I was so mad about the start, like every other start in the mile this year. Worst event ever. I ended up with a 6:07 so screw it. I ran 1 mile cooldown in my flats before heading home. Tomorrow I have the AP Stats test so hopefully I make it in time for the 800 and 3200.

After 5 hours in the exam room I made it in time. They held off the meet for me, how sweet! I ran some warmup strides on the astroturf in my spikes then started. At the start I was cut off by my own teammates and tripped by another. Plus being shoved by the other teams. It was just like yesterday where I mentally couldn't handle the abuse. I planned on a better 3200.

At the start of the 3200 I was shoved by another girl but this time I fought back and at the first 100M I went out front and took control of the pack. I led the first 6 laps. On the 6th lap though as the Bountiful girl tried to pass me and she cut me off while she was right next to me. Excuse me? Stride and a half before cutting missy! I threw in a speed change and lost her for a lap but on the 7th lap is where the lactic started to kick in and then the Woods Cross girl passed me too easily. It hurt. I ended up 3rd, so I'm going to state. I'll do better there because I'll have fresh legs. I ran 1 mile in my flats before going to Costa Vida with my parents :)

Today was a speed workout in 95 degree weather. Apparently there was a morning workout I wasn't invited to, so Chris and I had to run in the heat. After all the track drills and such we ran 1 mile warmup and 1 mile speed changes before starting the speed. It was a 500, then jog 100, then a fast 200. Three sets with 4 minutes recovery in between. I was super thirsty. At the end I had to hurry home for work but I managed a half mile cooldown when I got home that night.

MY RUNNING BUDDY BEST FRIEND CAME HOME SO I GOT TO RUN WITH KILEY!!!!

We drove to the track and before school let out we ran up Sunnyside to 9th south and to the top entrance to the gulley. I figured it'd be cooler down there, and it was. Kiley isn't used to the heat, altitude, and dryness of Utah yet because Minnesota is very different. We were able to splash ourselves in the creek because it was so hot. She survived though! Afterwards we went and bought popsicles and helped time the 100s at JV Regions then sat in the press box and provided some commentary for the meet. It was fun! 

Today I went to practice after being super sick with back aches and such yesterday, only to find that there was not practice. So I ran from the East Stadium up to Sunnyside park where I ran 3 big laps. When I got back to East I ran 2 300s, 53 and 52. I have state on Saturday, so tomorrow I'm probably just gonna run a little.

Today was my final high school race for East High! I ran 1 mile warmup around the stadium in my old trainers. At the start of the race, the girl on my right cut right in front of me like she did at Regions, but I was ready and took the lead in the third alley. When we cut in with the rest of the crowd I realized I was stupid because I was leading, and decided to go with the top group but not lead it. I stuck with them for about 2 1/2 laps before slowly fading off. I still felt great though, not like I was crashing, but according to my splits I was. I felt like I was working hard though. I ran a 3 mile cooldown with my running buddy and now it's either train for Great Southwest or take my dead 2 weeks.

I've been doing a lot of biking and swimming the past week. I went to California after state and walked around Disneyland and college campuses pretty much the whole time. The Acapella trip was amazing though!

Anyways, today I went to Bountiful with Susannah and Jesse to go for a little run. Jesse said the trail would be nice and flat. Yeah whatever, rocky and hilly and such. They ditched me and I got lost down by the river, so I eventually turned around, found my way out, and ran along the road behind the temple, where it was FLAT. No rocks. We were going to go to core at a park later but Jesse is a slow runner and I had to get to work.

Susannah helped me set up my summer mileage plan, so I feel pretty ready :) 

I need to get new trainers since mine have vanished. There's no doubt about it. I just ran a mile on my dreadmill today because of the heavy rain, then I went to coach at CCC and help out with a few things. :)

Hello! I'm back from my 2 week break! I went on a lot of walks during that time. Tonight when the sun started to set, I started running along 14th east until I got to Blaine. I ran up to 15th east and over to Sugarhouse. I originally planned to turn here, but the sunset was pretty and the temperature was perfect, so I ran a grass lap in the park. Then I went home the same way. The whole time I concentrated on my form and thought about how excited I am for college. It was a nice run, 7:56 average pace :) tomorrow I'm probably going to run in the morning before graduation rehearsal.

Ran up Sherman to 15th east and over to the gulley. I was going to do a few laps down there because it was cool, but then when I entered I felt like I shouldn't run down there alone, so I exited and ran up the curvy street by the gulley. I ran to 9th south and up to that little park, then cut over to 20th east. As I got to 13th south I decided to go up to 22nd east, where I ran to 17th south then down to 19th east, where I ran to 13th south and down home. I need to wake up earlier to avoid the heat because I felt really hot and dizzy while running. After my run I went to SLRC to get some new trainers :)

Today I actually woke up early enough to avoid the heat! I ran down 13th south to Liberty park, where I ran a clockwise lap. I knew I had to run at least 2, and I was dreading the 2nd one, but then I ran into Sam, so I ran counterclockwise with him which was nice because I could talk and not dread the lap. Afterwards we ran up to 8th east, where Sam went home and I continued up to 14th east and home. It was a good run because I was wearing my purple tank top with bright pink spankies and orange shoes, so yeah I guess you could say that I'm a barbie!

Didn't run yesterday because I had to work early and woke up late. Today Susannah and I went up to Pipeline to run. I just ran 2.5 out and 2.5 back. As we were leaving, the East kids were arriving. Then I remembered that they were going up there today. I didn't like all the death glares I got, thanks guys.

Today Mom and I went to Liberty because it's flat and cool there. I ran 2 counterclockwise laps on the outer trail by the woodchips and 2 clockwise laps. The first 3 miles my body would not warm up and I was dying at an 8:30 pace, but after that I stretched for a minute at the drinking fountain and started again, and I was able to hold a 7:40 pace the rest of my run.

Today I woke up early to go say goodbye to Veronica because she flies back to Italy today :( I'm gonna miss her. Later I was feeling sad, so I decided to go run. I ran along 13th east to South Temple, down to 7th east to Liberty park, and stopped at the drinking fountain. I stretched for a minute before running up 13th south to home. I felt a lot better after running, but I still really miss Vero. :(

Girls camp! I was originally not going to run or worry about it, but Claire wanted to run at least 20 minutes each day, so we woke up the same time as everyone else and skipped the morning fire starters to go jog 20 minutes. I just wore my old pink trainers, my hiking shoes.

Claire and I skipped the fire starter again to do another 20 minute jog. It was great!

You've probably noticed something by now: my ward does not like fire starters. It's an easier way for Claire and I to do our 20 minutes.

This morning my Mom and I went to Draper Park, where we met up with Kiley and Anissa! Mom and Anissa walked while Kiley and I ran 3.5 out and 3.5 back. On the last 1.25 mile we did 6 40 second strides with a jog, which really helped loosen me up after low miles. When I got home I did some crunches and stretched. I'm going to get that 6 pac eventually.

Today I ran from my house to Sunnyside and ran a lap. I ran into Eliza on her bike and got to talk to her a little :) Next I went down to the East track where I ran another mile and a half. After that I did 3x30 sets of crunches, 3x30 second planks, 3x10 sets of girl pushups, and 3x10 sets of lunges. After that I ran back up to Sunnyside and did another lap then ran back along 17th east, where I ran into Kate and Sierra and had a nice conversation with them :) When I got home I did some medicine ball drills and stretched out with some Yoga:)

Today, Kenzie and Emily came to Salt Lake to run with me :) I couldn't think of a good run, so we just sort of made it up as we went along. We went up 15th east to the gulley and ran a lap and a half in there, exiting at the top. We went over to Sunnyside where we saw the East kids. We ran a lap before going over and saying hi, then we continued our adventure. We ran up Sunnyside Ave to Foothill where we turned left and ran the VA loop and back along Guardsman to 9th south, where we went up to 17th east to 13th south and back down to my house. Then we went to breakfast and did nails :)

Later this afternoon I did 3x30 crunches, 10 girly pushups, 3x30 second leg lifts, and then stretched. It was grand. 

Today I was feeling really sick, tired and sore when I woke up. I wanted to beat the triple digit heat though, so I got up and went out. I ran along 14th east to 17th south and up to 19th east over to Laird Park. I stretched there for a few minutes before heading over to 9th south, where I went down in the gulley, out the bottom, and home along 15th east. I still felt really tired after. I've been avoiding naptime today though because I know I won't be able to fall asleep at bedtime if I take one.

This morning I went out to Park City to run with some pretty awesome people. I met up with Kenzie, Emily, and more at PCHS where we started in the weight room. Today, Kenz, Em, and I had to do crunches, pushups, lemon squeezes, hyper-extentions, leg and knee lifts, weighted lunges, and weighted stair lifts. After all of that fun stuff we went running with Lyssa, Maddie, Ally, and Ian. The altitude got to me worse than I was expecting. We ran out on a paved path to the trail, and once we got on the trail I felt super sick and had to stop for a minute to breathe. Emily stayed with me :) Once I felt better we continued on the trail and talked about chick flicks. It helped me take my mind off of the elevation, plus I had to focus on not tripping because it was a pretty rocky trail. I was expecting a turnaround point, but after forever on the trail we were descending and going down some steep switchbacks. Once we were off the trail and onto the pavement, we ran across the street to a field where we ran around the back of the high school where we met up with everyone else, and I met Jordan Hasay!! Afterwords I drank lots of water and went home because that was exhausting. It was fun though :)

Last night was a great game, Grand Slam by the Bees in the 9th inning! Oh wait this is a running blog. Whoops.

This morning Kiley and I woke up early to go run on Draper trail. We ran out 3 and back 3. Our last mile was really fast because both of us had to go potty really bad. After that we went to Kneaders for breakfast then we took a 5 hour nap. I'm still sore from Tuesday.

Today Susannah and I decided to go to Cottonwood Complex. I ran the 3 mile loop as a warmup then I ran along the high school region course. The first 20 minutes I did 10 sets of fartlek. My shoes and socks were drenched in the first quarter mile so the rest of the run was really squeaky. Once my fartlek was over I finished the course as a cooldown and added a little for exactly 6. Then I layed down in the wet grass and did my crunches, pushups, and stretches. Now I'm going to do some leg lifts. 

Been so sick this past week. It's the new soymilk. Lactard life. Anyways, today Joe wanted to go running so I ran down to Liberty park and we ran 2 laps then home up 13th south. Going at 2 in the afternoon made me realize why I don't run at 2 in the afternoon in the summer. I'm setting an alarm to wake up early tomorrow.

This morning after my work meeting (donuts, juice, candy, etc.) I went for a nice run. I ran up 13th south to 15th east and over to Sunnyside. Susannah caught up to me at that light, then a car cut us off. Her yelling at it was probably the funniest thing ever. "Don't hit us you idiot! I know you can see us! JERK!" their windows were down. We ran along Guardsman, and when she turned up 5th south I crossed the street and ran up by the Institute building. I did that larger loop then ran back down to Foothill then ran up Sunnyside to Wasatch. The Zoo was crowded and some lady pulled out of the parking lot. I think she meant to pull out far enough for me to go behind her car, so I ran in front of it while giving her the look. Idiot lady. There were a lot of people out golfing this morning! I went down 13th south and all the way home. I added a little bit to get an exact 7 miles. It was a good run.

This morning Joe and I started at my house and ran along 14th east over to 17th south to 15th east and Sugarhouse park. We ran 2 big grass loops around the park and on the 2nd one we stayed along 17th east to 17th south, down to 16th east to Harrison then I ran home. Now I'm done with my cereal and it's time to crawl back in bed.

Today when I woke up I decided that I wanted to run at Liberty because it wouldn't be as hot down there. I ran there and when I got there I ran a lap before my stretching. I didn't want to run just laps, so I decided that I would throw in some 800s. I ran to the starting line and ran my first one in 3 flat. Not bad but eh. I ran over to the drinking fountain and could've sworn I saw Chris. Well Chris if you're reading this and that was you HI! I wasn't sure so I just ran back to where I finished my last 800 and ran a second one. This one was 3:01. Eh. I ran another lap around the park recovery, did some strides, and headed home. I hit 6 right at the bottom of the hill so I just walked it today. I'm feeling like a trail run tomorrow.

This morning I ran up to 15th east over to Sugarhouse park where I ran around the perimiter. Then I went down to the field and did 8 barefoot strides focused on form and speed. Then I did a plethora of crunches, pushups, lemon squeezes, planks, lunges, and squats. Then I stretched for a few minutes before running hard up the hill and heading up to 17th east to run home. It was a pretty good run, I averaged a 7:38 pace.

And I'm running alone again because my running buddy broke his toe. Poop. Anyways, tonight I went for a 3 mile shakeout run. On Sunday I went and got an hour and 45 minute massage, and my body just feels so fresh! Tomorrow I've got a 5K but I'm probably just going to tempo run instead of race it. We'll see.

Today was Handcart Days! I woke up this morning really grumpy because I couldn't sleep last night and I was too grumpy and tired to eat breakfast, not even a piece of bread. When we got to the race and picked up our packets I was really hungry, but the Rec Center didn't have any vending machines with food in them and the concession stand wasn't open, so I ran half mile down the road to Maverick where I bought 2 Nature Valley oats and honey bars. I only ate one, then finished warming up. Then I changed shoes and did my strides. I was still unsure if I wanted to race or tempo. The cannon fired and I decided to go tempo. But I was the leading lady out of the parking lot, so I decided that I would race :) It felt really good. My plantarfacia hurt really badly at miles 1.5 to 2.25, but once I had that less than a mile to go I ran scared because I knew there were some girls close behind me. I really wanted to be the first female. For the last quarter mile I picked a target of one of the guys who looked like he was ready to be done, and I worked up to him and passed him. We were sprinting down the homestretch and he was right on me, but I still chicked him :) I threw up my breakfast, but since it was only one bar it wasn't that bad. I never cool down, so naturally I didn't cool down. Oh but on the results I was listed as a male, so I had to get that taken care of. I was excited for the medals because they looked really cool, but turns out those were for age groups, I got a chair. Oh well. No bling for me today :( Overall it was a good race, I was way more prepared for this race than I expected.

Today was a good day. First things first, HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUSANNAH!! Anyways. Today I went up to Pipeline with Susannah, Patrick, Katelyn, Becca, and Alyssa. In the first .25 of the trail there was a super angry snake. 2 people walking the other way with their dogs were scared too, especially when one of the dogs chased the snake. It gave me a lot of adrenaline. I stayed up with Susannah and Katelyn for the first 1.75 but then my snake fright wore off and I wasn't feeling too good. I stopped at 2.5 and decided that 5 would be good enough. I turned and headed back at a little faster pace, but still conservative. Afterwards Susannah and I went and got our nails done and I got mine super long, making typing difficult. Happy Birthday Bananny!

Last night's rain was beautiful. This morning it was still really cool outside, so I got myself to go out and run. I ran up 13th south all the way to Wasatch Blvd where I decided if I wanted to go North and do the VA Loop or go South and do Thunderbird. I chose Thunderbird. Coming back along Foothill I went down 17th south to Wasatch Hollow and went through there to 16th east and home. It was a nice run. Hopefully tomorrow has good weather since I have an eye appointment really early.

This morning I ran up 13th south to 19th east and over to Sunnyside up to Foothill. I ran down to 5th south and Guardsman, where I went over to 15th east and home. Felt really worn out. I need a running buddy this next week and a half.

Woke up at 6 because I couldn't sleep, so I decided to go for a run. I ran to Sugarhouse and ran a lap, and at about 2.5 miles I felt really tired so I just ran home and slept for 5 more hours.

This morning I met up with Kiley at Draper Park. We just ran out 4 and back 4, stopping at the 3 mile mark both ways for some water. I stayed in Draper pretty much all day :)

Staying in Draper all day yesterday turned into all night, so Kiley and I ran Draper trail again :) Today we went a lot faster and earlier than yesterday, then we took a 5 hour nap and ate Mexican food. Yum!

Today Susannah and I both slept in and ended up starting our runs at around 9:30. Lucky for us it wasn't that hot or sunny out. She ran to Sunnyside park, and I drove there. I ran t he VA loop, and when I got to 5th south and Guardsman I decided to do Shriners run, but halfway through campus I thought to myself "That is a terrible idea." so I turned and ran back on Guardsman to Sunnyside, where I decided to go to the track. My thoughts? "Oh I should force myself to do a speed workout!" So I ran 4 400s and 4 200s, not too hard, but I almost quit, so I'm proud of myself. The sprinklers were on, so it was nice and misty :) My 400s were 1:23, 1:23, 1:24, 1:23. I did a lap recovery then my 200s were 36, 37, 38, 36. I ran another lap recovery then back up to Sunnyside where my car was parked for a full 6. Now I have to go take a nap and elevate my legs and do my core before my goodbye party guests arrive!

This morning Susannah and I went up to the JCC to run. I didn't want to run on the trail, so I just ran home. I ran up to where it connects with 11th Ave and ran down by Popperton park, then continued on 11th Ave to the drinking fountain. Then I ran over to Shriners and went through the neighborhood to the U campus and across Guardsman. I ran along 15th east until I hit 5 and walked down my street. Now I'm in Parowan with all my cousins in a giant house with a million bedrooms for a wedding. Yay!!

Could not sleep at all last night. So finally at 6 am I ran to Sugarhouse until I was at 2 miles then I turned and went home, showered, and climbed back in bed. This time I slept. Then woke up and started loading up my car. I'M MOVING TODAY! Orem here I come :)

Today was our first day of practice! Yay!! We met up in the weight room and drove to the Provo River Trail, where we just ran out and back. I ran 3 out with Aysha and Lexie and back with them at a 7:30 pace. It was a little exhausting. I love the team so much!! #WoleverineWay

Later the girls all met up for a run at 2:00. We met by our locker room then ran a 2 mile loop around campus. Then we did some core work and got to know each other better :) Apparently the team is already closer this year than they were last year :) I love UVU!! #WolverineWay

Today we did the Verticle Mile. It was awful. The first mile is basically straight uphill, but after that it's fine. Lexie and I ran together while Coach Evans biked alongside. He gave us a lot of really helpful advice, "If you want to run like a deer, you've got to breathe like a rhino." Our first uphill mile was 12 minutes, then we kept an 8:10 pace, then on the downhill we were at 6:20. I really had to poop the last 2 miles :/ #WolverineWay

After our team naptime and brownie making party, us girls had to go to weight lifting. We did a 1 minute plank, then right, then left. Next we did Inverse pull ups, weighted calf raises, and weighted leg lift thingys, then walked out to the pullup bar. But the bar was wet and crooked and there were bees everywhere, so we didn't do that. Oopsie? Oh well, I'm going to be so sore tomorrow! Afterwards I went with a few of the girls on a 2 mile shakeout around campus. #WolverineWay

This morning when I woke up I was in the mood to go explore Orem. I ran on Sandhill Road to University Parkway and started going west, but there were no sidewalks or crosswalks and I didn't feel safe, so I turned around and went through the tunnel to UVU and ran along the road by the track. I stayed on that road until I got to Center Street, then ran from 6th west over to State Street. I turned on State Street and ran all the way to University Parkway (1300 south) and ran down to 400 west, where I turned on the road by Ventona and ran back down to Pinnacle. I ran around the pool area and clubhouse to get 8 for the morning. I'm probably going to go on another adventure run later tonight with Lexie. #WolverineWay

Today we ran our Vertical Mile time trial. I ran a warmup around the park with Kenzie and Emily then we drove up to the trailhead, where I stretched and did a few drills. The girls started first. I started a little fast, but realized it before I crashed so I was able to pace myself. My goal was to break 10 minutes (seriously this hill is steep, worse than JCC for any of you East kiddos reading this) I finished at 9:57, right with Emily. After, all of us girls were coughing because our throats all burned. The boys finished shortly after and then we started our 45 minute run. I ran 22 minutes out with some of the girls and then 22 minutes back, plus that extra downhill mile we had just ran up. I felt pretty sick before and after, but not as sick as my roommate. Hope you feel better! :)

Today for our run we started at a church and ran along another paved trail. We ran the first mile as a warmup, then the girls were instructed to run 7:30 or faster for the rest of the run. I stayed with various teammates throughout the whole run and felt pretty great. We went about a 7 minute pace. Afterwards I took an ice bath with my roomies. We posted some pictures on Facebook if anyone wants to see them! :) #WolverineWay

Later I went to a lifting session with Emily, Kenzie, and Lexie, where we did some basic work with some bars. Later at team lifting we did a lot of hard things with heavy weights, so I'm gonna be pretty sore tomorrow. After all of our core I biked 20 minutes with Lexie and Emily. #WolverineWay

Today we did a tempo run on the Provo trail. We met at some park and ran a 20 minute warmup on the trail. We met Coach Evans at the start and did some stretches and drills. Boys were to do 5 miles of tempo, girls 4. I worked with Emily the whole time, our first mile was 6:59 and our second was 12:34. The wind was against us and it was a little uphill on the way out, but when we turned around at the 2 mile mark it felt much better. We didn't get our 3 mile time but we finished overall at 28:44. We all ran a 20 minute cool down on the trail back to the park, then I did a barefoot loop with Lexie to get a full 8. After I iced to my hips for 15 minutes while singing Pitch Perfect songs with Emily and Katie. Everybody loves us. #WolverineWay

This morning we met at the WAC early so we could drive out to Firebreaker and start by 7. The first part of the trail was hard because it went up and down and rollercoasted a lot. I ran with Mikesell for the first 2 miles but she turned early, so I ran with Aisha and Genevieve until we had to turn and head back. On the way back Coach Evans stopped us to tell us how to fix our arms. It's pretty much the opposite of what I learned in high school, and it's really helped me with my hills a ton. Afterwards we had a Wolverine meeting with all the other athletes so I didn't ice. Thank goodness the freshmen meeting was cancelled. #WolverineWay

This morning we did our speed workout. 8 x 1000. We ran up to the park which was 2 miles away, then I changed into my flats. I can't remember any of my times, but my fastest was 4:11, most of them were around 4:20, some a little over. My legs are still pretty sore from the other day. I ran the first 5 1000s with my flats on, and my last 3 I joined the barefoot crusade and it felt amazing. Afterwards we ran back down to the WAC for ice baths. #WolverineWay

For lifting today we did 1 minute long planks, front, left, right, and back. Then we did the same workout as last week, with the leg raises, calf raises, pull ups, and inverted rows. Then I had to go talk to Spencer because my name was on some list, and turns out I have to do a concussion test in order to be able to do Steeplechase. Reminded me of that time Kiley got a concussion while Steeplechasing... Ow. #WolverineWay 

Today was the first day of school!! I went to school at 9 am, was done by 11, took my concussion test, and went running. We did 15 minutes of warmup and met at the bottom of 6th south at the church. We ran 2 800s, 3 600s, and 4 400s, fast on the uphill and equal recovery on the down, no stopping, standing, or walking. I felt pretty good, the weather was a perfect drizzle! I've gotten so much better at hills just by fixing my form. I've gotten so much better at everything now that my form is better, everything I was told in high school was wrong. After the hills I ran a 20 minute cooldown with Kenzie and Brigit and we went back to the WAC. Our spikes are finally here! They're adorable. We're getting our gear packs, swagbags, and foam rollers either tomorrow or Wednesday :) It'll be nice to have sweats BEFORE the season haha :) I iced for 10 minutes with Maddie, Lexie, and Robbie before heading home. Then Brenden signed up for the same Yoga class as me and we went to Yoga. It was great!

Today we went to the WAC for some weights and such. I partnered up with Kenzie for the medicine ball things. We did a lot of other things too, and now I'm really sore. After, I went on a run with Kenzie, Emily, Maddie, and Aisha. We ran to a park where I remember an XC course from my Junior year and took our shoes off. We ran some big laps around the park barefoot, which felt amazing! We put our shoes back on and ran back to the WAC. Now I'm home and getting ready to go to class at 5. Yay college!

Today was a tempo run. We started at the WAC and ran to the same park I ran at yesterday, where the girls ran a 4 mile tempo and the boys did 5. We ran on the road around a bunch of farms 2 miles out and 2 miles back. I think my final time was 28:12. It was a lot hotter today than it's been, I loved the rain the past week. For a cooldown we just ran back to the WAC and I added on with Darian. Now I've got to get ready to go to Yoga with Brenden and Jadyn! Yay!

Today Kenzie and I just went for 3. We ran from our house on Sandhill Rd to a park, where we took our shoes off and ran barefoot in the grass. Then we ran home. Later we all went to lifting and did a lot of stuff. I'm still working on the pullups. Then Kenzie, Lexie, and I hopped in the ice bath for 15 minutes before our team meeting. GEAR! #WolverineWay

Today I had to take care of some stuff with Emily and Savannah, so when we were done with that the three of us ran out 15 minutes from the WAC then went to the track where we met Coach Evans for 2 200s at 5K pace. We hit both of them in 43 seconds. Then I hopped in the ice bath with Kenzie for 15 minutes before heading home.

Today was my first Colleigate race!! Since I haven't been cleared yet I couldn't ride the bus, so I went to Logan with Ivie :) I had to run unattatched, but that was fine. I ran about a mile warmup with the girls, then we did some stretches and drills. We put on our fancy spikes and started. I got a pretty good start and stayed with a pack of my teammates for the first mile. But there was a lot of loose gravel, and it did not feel good. It really slowed me down, and whenever I got to a small grass portion I did a speed change because the grass was a lot better. I didn't know where any of the mile markers were, so that was also pretty tough not knowing where to move and where to be conservative. I thought I had a lot left when I heard another coach telling his athlete "3 minutes left!" so I worked past her and started kicking. I was a little upset with my time, but then my teammates were all saying how the course was longer than what we had been told, plus everyone struggled with the gravel and our spikes, so I felt a lot better. We ran a barefoot cooldown on the grass, then Ivie and I went home. Now I'm just waiting for my roomies to come home!

This morning I left the house with Kenzie and Emily for a run. We met up with Genevieve and Maddie in the parking lot, then went for a run. We ran south on Sandhill Rd to the roundabout, where we went under the freeway and across the train tracks. We turned right and ran back towards University Parkway and Wolverine Crossing and continued on that road to the stoplight that takes forever. Kenz and Gen kept running, but Emily, Maddie and I turned right and ran to 12th West. We ran into Trac and Chris! When we ran by the WAC we took a potty break, then continued running to the tunnels and then home. I still have another hour to get ready for school but all I need to do is eat breakfast...

Today we did some speed at the park by the Rec Center. We ran there from the WAC as a warmup, which was uphill. So much fun. Our workout was 4 x 1 mile repeats. I ran the first one with my shoes on and hit the time. I felt a little sick, so I took my shoes off and ran barefoot because it was much lighter than trainers. My next 3 I felt awful; instead of getting progressivly faster I got slower. After the last mile I felt better. We did 2 400s, my first was an 88. My second one, Ivie and Jess encouraged me to run with them, which really helped me. I ran it in 80 seconds. I put my shoes back on and ran back to the WAC with Savannah, Caity, and Genevieve. I took an ice bath for 10 minutes then went to Yoga. Now I'm starting my 3 hour history lecture! Yay!!

Today we did a speed workout at the park by the water towers. We ran 15 minutes for a warmup then did our drills. The workout was 5 1200s. It was a loop around the park then up a hill and onto the road for a little bit. We did 2 uphill, then started at the top of the road for a downhill. Then did one more up and one more down. On the last down we were all thirsty, so Coach picked up a hose on someones front lawn (they had a BYU flag so it was okay) and we all drank. After the 1200s some of us took our shoes off and we did 2 400s just on the grass, then 4 strides to look at our form. We did a 5 minute cooldown before heading back to the WAC for ice baths and study hall.

Today was speed. I ran a 15 minute warmup with Kenzie and Darian around the frolf course and back to the track, plus some more laps. Our workout today was 8 800s. I remember doing this same workout last year in high school thinking it was the hardest thing ever, but today I had a better attitude and worked hard the whole time. We split the girls up and I worked with Shea, Celeste, and Aisha. My first one was my fastest, and we did 1 lap between each one. They got harder and harder but I kept a positive attitude. Tim told us to take more recovery and my times stayed more consistent. I finished all 8 without quitting or complaining, then ran a 15 minute cooldown with Darian, the same loop as before. Since weights was moved this week to Mon and Wed I went in and did my hang cleans, pushups, crunches, RCLs, medicine ball drills, and bench dips. We did coconut oil calf massages, then I took a 15 minute ice bath at 52 degrees, then Spencer dumped more ice in on me :( anyways. Now I'm in Study Hall waiting for Brenden to bring me a poptart before Yoga. I love Yoga!

Today we didn't have weights or practice, so we were supposed to go on our own group runs. After class and study hall I was with Chuk, Nelson, and Jadyn, so I just went with them to Lakeside to run the course for Friday. I ran barefoot and ran the boys course twice with them. It's the same as the girls course, but the girls course cuts off sooner and I wanted to have people to run with. Now I'm back in study hall getting my 12 hours in for the week.

Today we ran over to Lakeside as a group. We ran for 20 minutes along our home course then did the last 800 as 2 400s. We ran back then did all of our weights. I like doing weights with the boys, they're too funny! After I showered up and now I'm in study hall, going to yoga in 2 hours. Maybe I'll take the bus home, but maybe not. Then I have my 3 hour lecture. Yay.

Today was a beautiful rainy day, so I decided to wear my bright orange pants! I ran with Maddie and Aisha from the WAC through the parking lot and frolf course to Pinnacle so I could get my jacket, then we ran up to Ventana so Maddie could get hers. Once we had our jackets we just ran to the track, did our 2x200 and 2x100 for form, then jogged to the locker room. Time for more study hall!

This morning was our home meet! We ran against Wyoming, SUU, USU, and Westminister. I ran a 2 mile warmup with the girls while we cheered on the boys, then we spiked up for our race. We did a few strides. Coach wanted us to run as a group for the first mile around 5:55-6:10, but we accidentally went out aroung 5:35-5:40. It felt really fast but I didn't let it get to me. Instead I still worked harder the next 2 miles, picking and passing. It really helps me to have teammates to work with. I worked with Savannah on the field by the baseball diamonds, and then for the last 800 I worked with Mikesell. She really helped me with that last 400! I was a little upset when I saw the clock go from 19:59 to 20:00, but it's still a college PR for me! (Because last race was an extra quarter mile and all gravel) I even threw up, so I know I worked hard! We had a team meeting while I ate an apple, then we did a barefoot cooldown. Then I went grocery shopping with my mama for some healthy food :) Thanks mama! Love you! <3

This is a pretty funny story. Lexie and I couldn't sleep, and it was 2 am, so we decided to go for a run in the rain! Our hair: frizzballs! We started at our house then ran along Sandhill to University Parkway, then we ran all the way over to State Street and turned right. We ran down past the DI, then decided to turn left on some random busy road. It started to rain harder, which made it more fun. We were going about a 7:20 pace the whole run. While wondering where we were, I saw the Panda Express and Wendys by the BYU track, and couldn't believe that we had just ran there! We ran by the track all the way back to University Parkway, then stayed on UP until we got home. Coming up the curvy road from Provo to Orem was a little sketchy and I was a little scared, but we stayed together so it made it better. It was a solid 8.5 mile run. When we got home we considered filling the tub up with hot water and eating our Oreos, then Emily came in our room because she was still awake! She wanted to go for a 3 am run too, so I went with her for 3.5 to get my 12! We did the same thing on UP, but we turned around at In N Out Burger and came back. We stopped at McDonalds because we wanted large Dr Pepper so we ran through the drive through. The people there were very cool, but their system was down and all we had was card, no cash. The workers thought we were crazy. It was fun! We ran home and my Garmin hit 12. We hopped the fence, made our hot cocoa, and fell asleep on the living room floor. And we just made pancakes for breakfast!

Today we ran to Lakeside for our 3x10 minute tempo. I felt fine on the first one and stayed at the 6:15 pace. The second one I felt awful. I wasn't mentally prepared for this workout. The third one I pushed through it. I'm just glad that I finished the workout. We ran back to the WAC for cooldown, then I iced for 15 minutes before going to study hall. Later, Brenden and I went to Yoga. After that I went to Golds Gym with Harley, Shea, Caity, Savannah, and Brenden. We did a warmup on the elliptical all of our stuff on teamdesktop. Good workout. Now it's time for Cheerios and Apple Juice.

Today was speed. We ran our 15 minute warmup through the frolf course to the tunnels and back, then did all our drills. The workout was 4 sets of 600, 400, 300, 200. The recovery after each one was 500, 400, 400, 400. I felt good the first set but it was mentally tough because of the crowd. The second set I got worse. We thought we were doing 3 sets, so I was excited for my last set but then was disappointed that there were 4. After the 3rd set I felt better mentally because I only had one more. During the last set, Coach asked if I was okay and needed to stop, but I said that I wanted to finish because I've already come this far. I finished strong, then we did a 10 minute cooldown. Weights later, class now. Yoga here I come. Then a nice long 3 hour history lecture. I'm not signing up for night classes next semester.

After being on the bus all day we finally made it to Montana! We just did a run from our hotel, 20 minutes out and back. We ran on this wide dirt road next to a train track and stayed as a big group. Race tomorrow!

For a warmup we ran a part of the course together while cheering for the boys on their 8k. Our plan was to take the first mile slow and then pick it up a ton. Well I figured out the hard way that that won't work for me, because the first mile was too slow and then it was too hard for me to pick it up, but I still felt like I was at race pace. Once I got to the final stretch I realized I was on pace to break 20 minutes, so I started kicking. But the last 150M was the annoying little rollie hills which really slowed me down because it broke my stepping pattern and I almost tripped several times. For a cooldown we ran the lower loop, then did 2 400s on the field before getting back on the bus and getting lunch. I love burritos. We headed home after.
 

Today we met as a team and then drove up to the trailhead. A lot of people were mistaken by which trail we were going to, so I ran in a small group along the paved path for a 15 minute warmup with Brooke, Jess, Ally, and Lexie. Then we did 2 400s up the road, which added anohter mile. Then we got on the rocky trail and ran in a single file line up to the top. Once we got to the top we kept running and got staggered into groups. I ran with Emily, Caity, Genevieve, and Maddie. On the way back I tripped and fell down the side of the trail into the bushes, but I only have a couple of scratches so I'm fine. When we got back someone gave us coupons for free slushies from Rita's Ice and 2 buckets of slushie to advertise their grand opening. Yay for free things!

This morning I woke up early (yay for going to bed early!) and went for a nice 2 mile run. I would have ran farther but I had to get ready for class.

Later Darian and I baked a strawberry cake with strawberry frosting and we put cut up strawberries on it for Chuk's birthday. After that we went to our gym at Pinnacle together for fun. I did the elliptical for a while, then a couple of weight and core thingys. I'm pretty sore from yesterday, but I really want to see my abs. I'm getting lines!!!!!

Today we drove to Vintage park for our workout. We ran a 15 minute warmup around the perimiter of the park, then did our drills, stretching, and a couple strides. Our workout was 3x10 minute tempo. When we started the first one I didn't want to go out too hard, but I still stuck with a couple of girls. After the first lap I was running with Harley and Caity at our 6:30 pace, so I just stuck with them. A few times I fell off a few strides but I kept a positive mind and managed to stay with them the whole time! We had 2 minutes jogging recovery before the next set. I decided to run with Harley and Caity again because they're really good at pacing and I felt like I was pushing. I stayed on pace! On the third set they went faster so I was a few meters behind but Coach Evans biked alongside me and talked me through my bad form, which really helped me stay strong and keep that 6:30. It's the first workout here where I've stayed consistent instead of slowing down! I'm getting to where I need to be! We ran 2x400s at 85 to finish off the workout, then I ran a 15 minute cooldown with Brooke the birthday girl. :) I feel really good about this workout. Now I'm in study hall. Time to go to weights and yoga! Then a 3 hour lecture, yay!

Today we went up to Vintage park for our workout. We ran a 15 minute warmup on the trail. Today it was 2x1 mile, 2x1000, 4x400. My first mile I worked with Savannah, Aisha, and Shae. On the second mile I took my shoes off and stayed close behind them. My times were 6:19 and 6:22. On the 1000s I stayed close to them again and hit 4:02 and 4:06. On the 400s I got 89, 91, 90, 88. Pretty alright workout I guess. We ran a 15 minute cooldown on the trail. The gatorade was purple today :) I really like Vintage park, it's very flat and exactly one lap on the pavement is half mile :) and it's grassy so I was able to do most of the workout on the grass. Later I went to weights with my group, then took a 15 minute ice bath. Then Brenden and I went to Yoga!

Today was a speed workout. We ran a 15 minute warmup around campus then did our drills, stretches, and a stride. Our workout was 2x500, 2x400, 2x300, 2x200, 1x800. My times were supposed to be 1:55-59, 1:27-30, 58-60, 41-42, and 3:05-3:11, but I ran 1:47, 1:47, 1:21, 1:24, 55, 56, 38, 40, and 2:56. It was just a good day! I worked with Genevieve the whole time :) For cooldown I ran with Mikesell and Maddie around some field by campus, which was a pretty fun adventure :) Now I get to try and get ahead on my study hall hours before weights, yoga, and history! Cedar City this weekend!

Today we drove down to Cedar City for our race! Yay! I warmed up with the team. The wind was 22 mph, which I could tell was going to get to everyone, so I decided that it wasn't going to get to me. The course was really nice and I really liked it. At the start I went out with my team and stuck with Harley and Caity for about a mile, then they gapped and I worked with Aisha, Savannah, Mikesell, and Savannah instead. We worked together as a team and drafted, then on the last turn to the uphill Mikesell and I broke away and started chasing people down. At the finish I got double roadkilled which made me kinda sad, but overall I had a really good race! :) I ran a cooldown with my team while cheering on our boys :) First time girls have raced first and I loved it! Then we all went to dinner, hopped on the bus, and drove home! Yay!

Today our workout was 7x1000. We ran up to Scera Park and on the way there I ran into a sign. At first everyone was "Abbie are you okay??" But I started laughing becuase earlier when I was going into study hall I fell down too. Great Monday, Abs. They all laughed with me and we continued running. At the park I did my first 3x1000s with my shoes on. My times were 3:58, 4:01, 4:07. I worked with Aisha, Shae, Genevieve, and Savannah as usual. My tummy was kindof hurting at the start of our 4th one, and I ran a 4:29 :( Then a 4:44 :( Then I told myself only 2 more and ran a 4:22 and finished strong at 4:04. So this workout wasn't a total flop :) And it really helped me to have encouraging teammates, especially Mikesell, she's too sweet. The Gatorade today was purple, so I was happy. I ran back to the WAC with Kenzie, Harley, and Caity, and Harley pointed to every low sign to help me not hit my head and fall over again :) Now I get to sit in study hall for an hour before going to weights. Yoga has been cancelled this week for fall break, so I get to go home early today :) New apartment! :)

Today I went running with Maddie, Kenzie, Genevieve, and Savannah. We asked Jason what a good run was, and he told us to find the haunted cabin. We over to Lakeside Park and continued straight on that road until we hit a trail with some really tall plants. It was like a corn maze. We kept going, then got a little lost in the bushes and suffered stinging nettle and other various plants. Let's just say we got hives and failed to find the haunted cabin, so we turned around to head back but then ran into Jason and Nelson! The other girls kept going back to the WAC, but Maddie and I wanted to find the haunted cabin so we ran with the boys until we got there. It was really cool. Then we turned and ran back. The boys turned left when we got back to the main road, but Maddie and I just ran back to the WAC. Hooray for adventures!

Today we did a hill workout at Carterville. We ran a 15 minute warmup and then did stretches and drills. Our workout was to run out on Carterville and go up and down 4 of the big hills we passed. Twice. On the way out we ran the hills hard and on the way back we ran the flats fast. After the first out and back I pretty much died. My tummy has been hurting really bad this week, not just while running, but any random time of the day. Luckily fall break starts tomorrow so I'll be able to relax for a bit and go home! On the second set of hills I just focused on my form while running as hard as I could. It hurt really bad, but I still finished the whole workout and that's all that matters right now. Yoga was canceled again today, so after I blog this I'm going to weights and then my 3 hour class. Then bedtime the second I get home!

Today I went with Nelson and Brenden up to Sundance to run at Stewart Falls. I really like that trail, and it's really pretty with all the leaves, but it was a little hilly and rocky and narrow at some points. When I got to the waterfall I turned around and the boys kept running up. We all assumed they would catch me on the way back, but when I got back I was waiting for about half hour. Luckily the car was unlocked so I sat in there and took a nap. After we stopped for some hot cocoa :)

Today we ran up to Vintage Park for our workout. It was 6-8 1000s depending on how we ran them. My starting window was 4:08-4:13, but I ran a 3:55 with Genevieve instead. After that we decided to pace ourselves. Our next 3 were 4:05, 4:06, and 4:04. After that our coach said that if everyone could hit the next 2 in our windows then we could stop at 6. My window was 3:54-3:59 and I ran 3:57 and 3:56 :) Everyone hit their times, so we did our 2 400s and cooled down :) I've been feeling pretty great about the workouts lately! Later we did our weights with some new medicine ball drills, then Brenden and I went to Yoga :)

Today I was in study hall with Aisha, Genevieve, Savannah, Maddie, Brooke, and Kenzie, so we took a break and went for a run. We drove to a little paved path by the lake and ran on that, but after 2 miles the trail stopped and was fenced off because of the train tracks. We turned around and on the way back we ran down a ramp to run along the beach in the sand. We even touched the water just for fun. When we got off the paved trail after, we only had 4.25, so we kept running out on the road by these fields, which was slightly uphill. At the curve we turned around and went back to the car to get 7. It was a pretty fun run and we averaged 7:28.

Today was a great workout! We ran our usual 15 minute warmup and did our drills. Coach had a few new stretches for us, which popped my back and felt GREAT! The workout was 8x400, which was wonderful because we were expecting 12. My time window was supposed to be 91-93, and I was in the second group. I ran my first two in 87 and 88 with Maddie, but then Jess and Ivie joined our group and I ran the next 4 with them in 82s. My 7th one was 81 and my last one a 78. I ran a 15 minute cooldown with Mikesell and Emily on our same campus route. For lifting today we did ladder drills, then a superset of V-ups, scissor legs horizontally and vertically, with a 30 second back plank. We also had pull ups, inverted rows, Dead Seal lunges, weighted one leg squat things, along with the 60-60-60 abs, obliques, and lower back. I did hyperextensions forward and back, then some medicine ball twists, and crunchies. Then Brenden and I showed off some of our yoga poses in the weight room because we aren't doing yoga today, it's just a class for studying for the midterm. Ugh.

Today I met up with Savannah, Kenzie, Maddie, Bridgit, and Genevieve in study hall and we took a break to go running. We ran to the haunted cabin at a nice relaxed pace. The haunted cabin was beautiful today, we're probably going to run it again on Tuesday and take some pictures. #WolverineWay

Today I finished all of my study hall hours for the week early so I got to go home and put my pork in my crockpot! Then Maddie picked me up and we drove over to the Provo/Jordan river trail at the base of the canyon and ran along that. The leaves are so pretty on the trail! We ran out 4 miles and back, and I figured out that the trail goes through Nunns Park! I really like this trail and want to run it again! :) Now it's time to decorate our apartment for Halloween! Yay!

Today we did some speed. We ran our usual 15 minute warmup around campus then met at the track for drills and stretches. The workout was three sets of 3x400, 800. My first set was supposed to be 89-92 and I hit consistent 84s. My 800 was supposed to be 3:15-3:18 and I got 2:58, oops. My next set was supposed to be 87-90 and 3:14-3:17 and I got 85, 86, 90 and 3:11. Ugh. It was getting tough mentally and my next 400 was supposed to be 85-88 but I hit 96. Poo. After that, Coach told everyone if we could hit in a faster window for the next two 400s then we could be done. I almost cried because I didn't think I could do it, but Aisha and Savannah encouraged me to go with them. I was supposed to get 79-82 for these ones and I wasn't sure I could do it, but I went with the girls in the second group anyways and I managed a 75 and an 81! I felt so much better after that! I ran a 15 minute cooldown with Aisha and Savannah whilst talking about boys. Later is weights and my yoga midterm, yay!

Today I went with Genevieve to Savannah's apartment, where the 3 of us ran along Carterville to Gold's Gym, where we biked for 6.5 miles. We were gonna swim for 20 minutes, but we decided not to so we just ran back to Savannah's apt. It was nice to just cross it a little bit. And 3 mile biking = 1 mile running barefoot.

Today was the high school state XC meet! GO EAST LEOPARDS! When I got to the meet I went for a 5 mile run around the perimieter of the park and there's a new paved trail! That was soooo a single file dirt trail a few weeks ago. The sprinklers were on too, which was nice :) After my 5 miles I ran a little bit with my East girls for their warmup, then I did a bunch of running around to get to and from places on the course to cheer for everyone! Everybody did great! Love you girls! And guys!

Today we had team practice, but since nobody had checked online only a few of us showed up. We had a quick meeting about a few things, then I went with Harley, Caity, Genevieve, Maddie, and Savannah to the verticle mile because we wanted to run the trail up there. We all stayed together at about a 7:30 pace on the way up, then Harley and I turned at 2.5 and ran back at a 7:10 pace, and the last mile I dropped to about a 6:45. I really like that trail, once you get past the first mile. Oh well, it's the verticle mile for a reason. It was a fun beautiful run :)

Today we ran from the WAC through our little campus loop for a 15 minute warmup then met back at the track for stretches and drills. The workout was 1600, 1200, 800, 4x400. For the 16 I was supposed to run a 6:29-44, but I wanted to run faster so I worked with Shae and we hit a 6:06 :) Everyone ran it faster. For the 12 I worked with Shae again and we hit a 4:22. On the 8 we worked with Savannah and the three of us hit a 2:56. My 400s I worked in a group with Shae, Savannah, Aisha, and Maddie and went 85, 85, 86, 81. Today was just a really good workout for me :) I ran a cooldown with Caity and Maddie along Geneva Rd, I have weights in an hour and a half from now. I finished all my study hall hours for the week, and I didn't even go in on Wednesday! Yay for life!

Today a few of us met at Runners Corner for a morning run. I ran with Harley, Brooke, Jess, and Taylor down to PRT, and after a while I turned with Harley and Taylor to go up University Parkway back to Runners Corner, where we had waffles :) Yum!

Today we ran our warmup up by the Institute building and on the roof of the school then looped back down by the courtyard through the parking lot to the fields by the ME building, where we did 10 minute tempo, 2 minute rest, 8 minute tempo, 2 minute rest, 4 minute tempo, 2 min rest, and 2 min tempo. Then we did 4 strides to work on form. I worked with Genevieve the whole workout, and we cooled down with Aisha, Caity, Savannah, and Maddie. We did the same warmup loop, but instead of running over the tunnel we rolled down the hills because there were  A TON OF LEAVES and it was SO MUCH FUN! Weights was really light today, so that was nice :)

Today Maddie and I ran from the WAC over to the tunnels and along Sandhill Road to Nelsons Grove Park. We ran a lap in the park, then down to the roundabout under the freeway. I noticed the train barrier flashing, but Maddie kept running so I yelled "Train!" and she stopped and almost got hit by the barrier. Then it wasn't even a train, just a stupid maintinence truck on the tracks. We turned and ran back up to Sandhill and ran back the way we came. It was a nice relaxed run.

Today we ran our usual 15 minute campus warmup and met at the track for drills and stretches. I really like the iron crosses we do, they really pop my back! :)  Our workout was 2x800 then 4x400. I felt great! I was supposed to be 3:10-17 and 3:04-11 but I ran 2:49 and 2:51 :) Then my 400s were supposed to be 87-90 and I ran 83, 82, 81, 80. I made it my goal to get 1 second faster each one. I'm getting better at this! I ran a 15 minute cooldown with Kenzie, Genevieve, and Caity. Then I checked my study hall, 9 hours and 25 minutes so far! Awesome! I did my lifting at Gold's later. Halloween run tomorrow!!

Happy Halloween!! Today we did the Haunted Cabin run in our costumes :) I was Batman! It was fun! Minus the part where we had to jump over all of the tumbleweed... Steeple practice?

10 minute bike warmup then did all my lifting.

Today I went to Gold's and went on the elliptical for 90 minutes. I watched Flipping Vegas, which is a pretty cool show. After, I did some crunches and pushups.

Easy 5 mile run with Aisha and Taylor.

30 min elliptical

20 min bike ride with Aisha, Genevieve, Emily, and Savannah. We did a really long ab circuit after which was painfully fun.

20 min bike. My butt hurts.

30 min elliptical while watching House Hunters. Then a bunch of abs. Still sore from Wednesday.

Another 30 mins elliptical plus abs.

We couldn't stand not running any longer! I ran with Aisha, Savannah, Shae, Emily, and Vieve. We ran over to 400 south to Geneva Road and ran to UP where we took the tunnels back to the WAC. We were at a 7:02 pace when we started and the whole last half mile was a 5:48. We miss running. Later Vieve and I went to our lifting group and we were the only ones that showed up! It was kinda nice though because Marcus was able to focus on just us so we did everything right, and there were some new things today.

Today I went with Vieve, Maddie, Kenzie, and Savannah on a run. It felt so painfully good! We ran up 8th south and over to Krispy Kreme, down by Ventana and Pinnacle, and through the tunnels. Then we ran up to the roof and through the Institute tunnels where we went back to 8th south and back down. Yay running!

Today when we met for practice we had little treat bags from Institute! Yay! Perfect because I didn't really bring enough food for the day... And now I have more food! Anyways. I went for a short campus adventure run with Em, Sav, Vieve, and Aisha. It was so much fun! Then when we got back to the weight room there weren't enough bikes so I just stretched and did some core while everyone else biked. I'm still SUPER SORE from Monday. It hurts. Bad. I can't even walk. Or lift anything. Or do anything. It hurts. Did I mention that it hurts? Oh well. Oh and then I didn't know that our lifting time had been changed so I arrived as everyone was finishing...AWKWARD! So I just did the lifting by myself while some of the sprinters did their weights. Oh man. Wednesdays. Wednesdays. Time for Yoga!

half hour on the bike while watching Wheel of Fortune

Today after our team meeting I ran the Haunted Cabin with Emily, Aisha, Vieve, Maddie, and Sav. It was a lot of fun! And most of the tumbleweed was gone! Then we all went to weights together :)

Maddie and I just ran through campus on Sandhill for 20 minutes then turned and came back the same way. Perfect amount of rain! Orange pants perfect! :)

MUD. I ran with Vieve, Savannah, Aisha, and Mikesell at the verticle mile! It was so much fun, rain and mud! Then some weights and yoga! Yay for Wednesdays.

Today was nice, we met as a team for the first time in a long time! I loved it because all of us girls ran up 8th south together and broke into groups for our miles. I just did 4 with Sav, Vieve, Shae, Aisha, Emily, Caity, and Mikeselle. It was a fun group :) After running a ton of us went to do our weights together, and now I'm doing my last 55 minutes of study hall for the week! Thanksgiving! And Yoga is cancelled tonight so I get to go home early and make dinner :) :) :)

45 min bike

my abs disappeared. Happy Thanksgiving!

my abs are back. 20 min elliptical 15 min bike

12 mile bike in 65 minutes. Watched part of Incredibles :)

Intense 5 mile run with Vieve, Aisha, Emily, Maddie, Caity, and Shae. Went towards Lakeside but we turned at Geneva and ran to UP where we went up the bridges and through all the tunnels to the roof of campus, where we ran down by the institute and ran 2 laps on the track. It was fun. And painful. Perfect weather though, and tomorrow is supposed to be freezing...great...

First snow!!! I trudged through the snow with Vieve, Maddie, and Kenzie to the Sandhill Rd Roundabout and a little farther. We had icicles on our eyelashes!
 

Later I was bored so I ran to Golds Gym and ran 2.5 on the dreadmill for fun. I hate running in the snow.

Biked 45 minutes with Savannah, Emily, and Chuk. Then we did weights!

Today I ran with Emily and Vieve up along UP but it was really busy and the sidewalks weren't shoveled, so we turned on State Street and the sidewalk was better. We ran back down 8th south to the WAC and checked into study hall for weights. Bahahaha.

Did the Geneva/WC/Campus loop with Vieve, Darian, and Taylor. Darian had an idea: wear socks on your hands. Best idea for winter. Ever.

Went to Gold's with a few of my teammates where we ran into a bunch of other teammates. #WolverineWay. We all ran on the dreadmills. I survived 2 miles then went and biked 6.5. Then I did .5 on elliptical. Next we did our ladder drills, weights, and core. I really like that Gold's because they have a smaller weight room for girls only! :) No toolbags! (aka Chicken Legs)

Did the 6 mile Geneva loop with Em, Vieve, and Aisha. We had lots of weekend stories to catch up on. And finals to cry about.

Fun adventure run with Vieve and Aisha. :)

Dreadmill. Ew.

Today Susie and I went to the Oval so I could do my workout. I started my 15 minute warmup but then found that the whole back stretch of the track was closed because they were taking down a poster. Can't they do that another time when there's not so many runners? Ugh. I just ran back and forth for 15 minutes, then for my mile I had to do the same thing, pivoting at the turns. It was really difficult and I don't even know what a mile is with that messed up measurement, so I just ran hard for a little over 6 minutes. Then for my 1000 I did the same thing for 4 minutes. I was beyond frustrated. I finally just decided to do 200s and 300s. Then I did my 15 minute cooldown and right as I was finishing they announced that they were opening the track back up. SERIOUSLY. FUDGE.

Christmas Eve run with Sis. We just did the cemetery run from our house and turned around at 2.5. Yay.

This morning Vieves and I ran along the PRT up the canyon for 3 miles and back. It wasn't very icy, which was nice. We went to Gold's after and did some core and weights, then as I was getting out of the car I slipped and fell on my butt. Owwwwww.