Recovery

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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