addi's running :)

man I have been a slacker!!! running has been great lately. especially today. we had a 6 minute test today and it SNOWED last night :) so it was extra cold. we did a nice 20 minute warm up and then got ready to "race" honestly I was not really ready to go very fast and was a little afraid. we started and I was afraid to go with jacey and rylee. I pushed but stayed kinda far away from them. The second lap I realized that I could push harder so I did. I kept pushing and realized Jess needed me so I went and pushed and kept going. I don't know if I've ever felt better. I wish I would've just went with jacey and rylee at the beginning cause I know I could've but I am really happy with how I did. #3 on the team isn't too bad :)

Nice long run out into the fields. Felt pretty great!!! Pickups were wonderful!

Run at temple quarey :) very fun trail. Felt great!

wow...That was a good workout. like literally I didn't even feel like we were going very fast. I don't know if that's a good thing or not. I guess it shows how fast I can be. I know I can run fast and I know I will this year. We had an awesome pack of girls and I really think my form was good. something I learned was that if you run with good form you run a lot faster. Very good run. Full of lots of smiles :)

Had a doc appointment after school so I ran after with mi Madre :) we did some nice hills but it started dumping on us so I ran 45 but not real sure on distance. It was a nice run!

Well, I truly have been a slacker. but I am going to be consistent. Running has been great lately! I have been feeling wonderful and I love running with our team. The legs are feeling a bit sore today due to lifting (I think) but it was a very nice 50 min run. The weather has also been beautiful lately! Love st George winters :)

Morning run with weights. weights are wonderful they make me feel real strong and a little sore...

Tempo in the afternoon. I truly love tempos. I feel like I can just go. I like to run on the back of the pack cause I learn to stay on the back and push with the team. It wasn't easy I still had to work to stay with the team but I pushed and ran a solid 25 min one. also our pack is becoming very more solid

Run green springs. (Bummer Roberts wasn't here cause he loves green springs) it was raining and very cold. But a good run. Ell got a bloody nose halfway into it so we ran loops around the clubhouse. Striders felt great

Run at Sullivan. Felt great kinda chilly at first but warmed up quickly :) love running also funny story jacey lost her key which is a bummer. good run and a very solid week

Long run after school and it was FREEZING! Roberts also was gone so that was a bummer. It was a real rough run my legs felt real tired. But it was good glad to have it over :)

Today there were some very mixed feelings. My legs were real tried and my Achilles felt like they were going to explode. But I think the pickups helped loosen them up. I truly love running. Today I was thinking about how far I have come as a runner. When I was younger I thought I was good but it was nothing but natural ability. Now I have a group of 10+ girls who help push and strengthen me. I have become so much stronger and I truly love running and all I have learned from it.

Nice run out at mustang pass. Feeling pretty good :) I'm glad to have a cut down of minutes. It's just the week I needed it!

Wednesday workout. Things are filling pretty good I'm loving workouts and running in general. I am being so successful and I cannot wait for races to start. It's gonna be a great season and it already is!

Run into green springs got a little confused on time so ran back too early and then added on a little. Felt great and striders are the best. I love working on form and I feel like my form is getting way better!

Don't really know how far we went cause I lost my watch😭😭 it was a good run up the turkey road :) very hilly but I can tell I'm getting stronger. Ready to demolish the root beer mile

ugh today was the root beer mile...yay. just kidding it was a lot of fun but I feel very sick now. I would like to announce that I am the second place girl next to Josie 😭 with a time of 13ish :) glad to have it over!

Nice long run today. Kinda tired and felt like I was going to throw up/had a bad side ache. Ran into the fields which was fun. Had a pretty solid group of girls. Pick ups felt nice but I was also really tired :) good way to start the week. Loving running!!!

Man today was wonderful. running really makes me happy!!! We had 12x400 at 1:35 and it was truly amazing. I love running with a group of people who all want to push their hardest and do their best. I am really looking forward to this year. I have truly transformed as a runner and I am ready to really kill it this year. I love being able to push during workouts and just run everyday it's my fav.

Nice run into Washington :) feeling great!

jeez...It's been a while. running has been so good! and I think I will blog more now cause I found my watch that has been missing for a long while. that's what happens when you decide to clean your room ;) today's workout was solid. I was kinda dying during the first set but got back into it. Glad to have a good team that will give me things to work on to help me become my best! truly loving running. I've decided to love it everyday. That's gonna make all the difference

wow ran my first half marathon! it was a blast! me, ell, jace, jess, and ry all ran :) I had a great time! we all stayed together until mile 9ish (sullivan) and then we kinda seperated. had a pretty solid pace the whole time averaged about a 6:57 mile. really happy to have best friends to run with. I really had a great time. not too sore but I can tell I ran 13 miles!!! Love running SO much. greatest sport there is.

morning run with weights. feeling nice and strong but a lot more sore 😬😬😬

had 30 min along with a 400 (for decathlon) nice run with jace. feeling really good! the 400 was swell ran a 1:10 so not great but I'm pretty sure it's one of the fastest ones I've ever ran. plus i was the 2nd fastest girl :) I was really glad and happy.

lol I'm really lazy at making the distance accurate but you know it's whatever ;) today was a wonderful day. I now have an a in math and school was great. morning practice was wonderful. weights were nice although I am sore...I honestly didn't really think a lot about the time trial I prepared but didn't stress. I am so happy with how I did!!! I was 3rd on the girls team and if we compared it to a mile it would be a major PR! I am so stoked about this track season. I can already tell that it is gonna be one of the best seasons yet. so ready to go out and kill it! loving running!

Morning long run. Love long runs in the morning. Also the stars were beautiful when I left my house. Felt pretty good during the run. Nothing too bad. Ran what felt like a lot of hills. But like we say, "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger" love running with my best friends every day :)

After school we had a nice 20 min chill run that felt wonderful. ran on the grass at sandstone. love grass runs. love short days at school. love a lot of things. life is really good right now :)

if you were to ask Roberts he would tell you I'm a negative runner who complains a lot ;) only if he makes us run green springs... Luckily we didn't so it was a great run! we ran a very solid pace and had a very nice group. the weather was beautiful and I had a really great day.

Workout in the morning. Felt wonderful! Had 2x1200 2(400,400,600) it was really solid. Had a swell pack of girls and everyone pushed hard. I can tell that we are all so strong and ready to run hard. At least I know I am.

Afternoon was HOT!!! haha shouldn't be saying that yet ;) it was a nice chill 20 minute run. Feeling great.

lol don't know the miles 😂😂😂 nonetheless it was a wonderful day! We had a nice morning with weights and a short run. felt good!

Afternoon into green springs. So excited for the meet tomorrow ready to see how strong and fit I am :) love running!

Nice run in the morning with yoga.

FIRST RACE OF THE SEASON!!! Glad to get it out of the way ;) it was a good race. Nothing really wonderful but it was still solid. I'm glad that I know that I have so much room to improve. I just need to take what I learned and apply it to future races. Can't wait for many more. I can already tell this is gonna be one of the best seasons yet. Congrats to jace for killing it and for qualifying for state!

finally got to cali. The bushars were nice enough to wait for me to run. There was a nice huge hill we ran down then ran on a cool little path by the ocean (or a little section of it). Very very very beautiful. It was also nice to get the long drive out of my legs. Felt great!

Run at Torrey Pines State park. It was sooooooooo beautiful! We conquered another mountain and I fell like I am getting a lot better at hills :) we ran on a lot of trails and the ocean was so pretty and the trees. It was a good hard fun run :)

Ran with my mom before a long day at the zoo. It was fun did the same run as the first day so we "won't get lost" as my mom put it ;) love running it wakes you up and helps make your day a lot better. The weather was really pretty too. Just perfect for running.

Workout at Oceanside. We didnt really know how to do distance so we just calculated what our time would be and did repeats of that. So we did 4x4 min 1x2:22 min and 1x1:35 min it was really good. There are a lot of people at the beach so it wasn't super fun to navigate in and out of them. But I felt really strong and me, ell, and jos all did a really good job I think :) kept a nice pace. I was sad to leave cali cause I had so much fun with my fam and with my best friends (jos and ell) so many good memories were made. Love spending time with people that make me happy.

Ran when I got home from Cali and from quartzite (weird place where my grandparents live) it was a good idea cause my legs were so sore from sitting in the car for what seemed like forever. My mom and dad came with me and we did hills on majestic. 5x1 min 1x85 sec. I felt so good! I am beginning to love hills cause I love the feeling of running to the top and conquering them. It was a perfect workout and I felt so strong. Can't wait to see the team again. I have missed everyone so much. Love running glad that didn't change in a week :)

man today's run was the hardest run of the week. I ran by myself and that was a mistake. also I think doing both of our workouts right in a row was also not the wisest choice. but I got in 70 min at about an 8:30 pace. It was a long run and I was really tired but it was worth it. Running is always worth it. Also I enjoyed some time to think and that is always nice too. Nice end to a long hard week.

Long run this morning...It was really rough. My hips were really tight and it just pulled my quads and it just really wasn't that great. Pick ups were fine it helped me get back in it but it was rough. Glad to have the long run over for the week :) oh plus we went over by like 7 min but it's whatever

Nice afternoon run. seemed to be getting HOT!!! really chill and I needed it after this morning :) decided that this season I'm gonna get good sleep. attempted last but just fell behind. Not gonna happen this season cause I know it will only make me better and that is worth it to me!

Morning run with weights. Felt good to lift again.

Afternoon was very very good but very very hard. We had 4x1200 at CV pace. I had a really hard time getting into the first one. But I stayed in and still had a time that was right where I need to be. The second and third one I sat right on the back of the pack. Thanks to tavin I got back with them. The 4th one was by far the hardest but I felt the strongest. I need to focus on small sections of things and I will do so much better. coach Holt's was such a huge help as he asked us to push a 100 and then another. I wasn't worried about a whole lap just a little section and that helped me soooo much. So glad to have teammates and coaches who strengthen and help me become my best. Love running!!!!!!

Morning run. weather was absolutely perfect. Love morning runs although I don't completely enjoy the dark.

Afternoon easy with striders. Ran into green springs felt pretty grand. Can't wait for the meet it is gonna be a weekend full of a lot of fast running and a lot of fun! I will BE AGGRESSIVE :)

Nice day. Perfect for running. I helped all day to prep for our meet. It was a lot of fun! I like helping cause it gets my mind off everything ;) anyways we did a nice warm up and just chilled. The race was really good! Me and Ellie were in the second heat of girls so that was fun! I started out pretty strong my second lap was good and I hit a really strong surge. Pushed with a good group of girls and hit a pr by 2ish seconds

Jeez today was just kinda rough. Idk sometimes I am a baby but it's whatever. The race was really hard. I felt like I was pushing hard it just didn't click at all. It wasn't terrible I just wanted to be somewhere but I wasn't. It's fine now though. I have some great coaches and other people who have taught me so many good things. I love running and I just need to remember that. Also I need to know how to respond to hard situations. Also I need to just be patient and continue to learn the process. Love running and love my teammates.

morning with weights feeling strong

afternoon workout: 3x85sec hills 4x800 (tempo and CV pace) man today was kinda rough. I completed succesful workouts but it was really hard. My calves were really tight and my shin bone muscle idk what it was just ached. But I made sure to stretch and role it so I hope it gets better. It was a good workout though. It was good to get out and push hard.

jeez today was kinda rough. my Achilles felt so tight and my shin hurt on the other. It's been kinda bothering me lately. I've been stretching and iceing a lot but it has still been tight. I stopped out on striders today cause they were hurting really bad. I stretched and rolled instead. Then did handoffs and then went home and iced. It was a tiring day. still I love running. can't wait to be agressive and push hard tomorrow! can't wait!

Also, shout out to coach Rob's for giving us a little extra inspiration today!

Morning long run. today was really rough. My legs were really tired and I was just really out of it. I was kinda stressed about this week cause my mom and dad are gonna be gone but it's ok. But I had a nice run with ness. She is so cool and I love talking to her. Running continually makes me happy even when it's hard.

Panther Relays were alot of fun. It was a nice solid push. I ran the 1200 400 and the 800. All were really good. My shin has been hurting a lot but luckily the pain goes away when I race. Excited for a good week. all times are invalid it just said I needed a time.

Morning run. Weather is exceptional.

Afternoon chill run. Feeling tight but getting better. Run into green springs. Nice and fun. Me and Jess had a good time on the way back. Us level 2s had less min :)

Morning with weights. Feeling strong. Love lifting.

Afternoon underpass sanbergs loop. It was a perfect look exactly 45 min and striders actually felt really good today. I feel like my form is getting better. Super excited for the 1600 tomorrow!

this morning was more rough than regular.  i just kept falling off and i was not mentally in it at all.  we had some tempo and it was rough.  my shin has been hurting a lot lately and ive been trying to take care of it and then my hips hurt too.  im going to get a compression sleve for my leg so hopefully it gets better.  still love running even when its hard.  something ive realized is im not gonna get any better if i let the pain control me.  i need to get up and fight back.  know that i can be better.  had a good talk with jess on the way back.  i can always count on her to make me laugh :)  

Green Springs w/ the girls.  Ditched striders because i totally spaced piano.  So I was late to piano.  But ya know its ok. :)

haha wow I've really been a slacker lately. nice morning with weights. love lifting.

afternoon 45 min. sorry for ditching out on striders. I 100% forgot about my piano lesson that started at 5. so I had to leave to get to that. it was a good run. Got to think about a lot of things. Shin is still hurting but it seems better than it did.

Man good run today. We did our work out in the morning due to some conflicts this afternoon. We had 2x1000 at CV 4x400 at 1600 and 4x200 at 800 pace. Really strong workout for me. My shin was really throbbing this morning. But running faster made it feel much better. Kinda shook it out I think. Going to the chiropractor again today. Hopefully it continues to feel better!

Weights and run.  Feeling good.

Afternoon run.  Still feelin kinda sore so i ran back with jos and then ran on the grass.

Only racing on saturday but i drove over to watch the 1600 and then did my run.  Good run.  I like to observe the houses in ¨downtown¨ st george.  they are full of a lot of personality and fun.  also the roses are in perfect bloom.

Raced the 3200 at Dixie.  Overall really happy with it.  Not a pr or even a season best.  But something about this 3200 felt different.  My first mile was pretty solid.  My second half was a lot rougher but I could tell that I was in it.  I could tell that I was fighting.  I could push I wasnt crawling in the last lap.  In fact my last lap was pretty strong!  Even with the time not quite where i want it it is a step in the right direction :)

Morning long run w/ ell and jace.  We are running for student council and today was the day to hang up posters.  So we had to go earlier.  We did the formaster loop.  Weather was really nice and it was a good run.  My shin is still kinda buggin me but it was ok.  I love running.  

Afternoon 20 min.  We did majority on the grass and i stepped on what i think was a bee.  I never actually saw anything but one instance I just felt a throbbing in my foot.  REALLY hurt.  feeling better now tho ;)

morning with weights. feeling strong

Afternoon 45 w/ striders. man this run was rough. my shin was hurting pretty bad. it just doesn't really seem to be going away. iced and stretched it really good when I got home. can't wait for Orem this weekend. It is going to be sooooooooo much fun!

Nice run this morning.  The shin is still giving me a lot of pain.  Had a workout in the morning.  Honestly the weather was perfect.  We did 2x200, 400, 800, 400, 200.  My first set was really rough.  I was letting the pain get in my head.  But the second set I refocused and decided that I need to work on the end of my workouts.  My second half was much more successful and I was able to stay with the pack a lot better.  I worked on doing my best during every interval.  Always being aggressive.  Love running.

Jeez today was a really off day. I started off by sleeping in...never a good start to the day. So I just did 20 min by myself planning to complete the longer run this afternoon.

Afternoon just did 20 again cause I needed to talk to coach but ended up missing the chance 😬 had to run over to piano. To sum it up its been a crazy, hard day.

Congrats to coach roberts for his first son (hopefully to be named walter Wade)

Weights in the morning

Really chill run :) ran to sanbergs and jumped in twas a blast! (Robert's baby was born! Arthur Walt!!!)

Morning workout. 2x800, 4x400, and 4x100. It was a very quick workout. My 800s were fine. I was in the range. The 400s were a lot rougher. My 3rd one was my best rep of the whole workout. The 100s flew by really fast. By the end my shin felt really actually quite good. Didn't really bother me. also good to see Rob's again.

Afternoon run with my dad. Had an appointment and I shouldn't have to go back as long as I keep taking care of myself :) that's pretty great news!

Morning Weights.

Afternoon run into Middleton. It was sooooo hot and I really didn't feel that good.

Morning run with the girls (maycee came today so that was fun!) ALSO BEFORE WE LEFT WE SAW ROBERTS BABY AND HE WAS SOOOOOOOOO VERY CUTE :) so that was fun

ran the 3200. I honestly don't know what is wrong with me. I really just want to be successful I want my hard work to pay off. I want to find ways to become better. I want to perform to the best of my ability. I know I can run so much faster than I have been. I am stronger and I am better then I have been performing.

Trail run. One of the prettiest trails ever. Very green and awe the weather was perfect. I really didn't feel all that well so I only ran 45 minutes with Janessa. Loved the run.

Workout in the morning. One of my best workouts in a while. 2x800, 4x400, 4x100. (All at increasing pace) I was able to stay in pretty solid for the 800s the 400s were pretty good and the 100s were a strong finish.

Afternoon grass run. It was really fun love this team with all my heart.

Well, this track season has come to an end. A much needed end but it is frustrating and a little disappointing. Not much performance success happened this season. I know I am better than I have been performing so it was time to reset. Thank you coach holt and robs for being beyond patient with me. I really appreciate it. I am gonna have to take all my experiences from past seasons and learn from them. Also, not running for a few weeks cause my mom thinks it would be best. Kinda sad about that cause such a huge happy part of my life is going to be missing. I love running with all my heart. Now ive just gotta go out and believe in myself. I've gotta figure out what's best for me. And figure out how to help myself be successful. I know it's something that I can and will overcome. Love running so much.

(I'm going to keep doing some form of exercise everyday and I'll keep blogging about that)

Finally went running again! My leg actually felt pretty good it seemed pretty much back to normal. I have missed running a lot. It makes me really happy! Can't wait to back with the team. This season is going to be so much fun. Also I can't believe it's summer! Running is the greatest and I'm glad I'm running again.

well...my plan was to run again today but we hiked the west rim at Zion with the bushars and I don't think I have been more sore from a hike ever! It was 15.5 miles of rough roads. the hike was full of lots of hills (up and down) the views were spectacular. definitely one of my favorites! running again on Monday :)

Went running again today. the shin is giving me no trouble. So excited to run with the team again. I am so ready for a great season! I stretched and rolled to loosen muscles. That is going to be a part of my everyday routine. Love running!

just did a shorter run with my mom. Was gonna go a further but my mom's leg was really hurting so we flipped :) it was nice cool weather but the bugs were out to kill me I swear. feeling good!

Well, my mom wanted Alli to start running so i went with her. I tried to not be frustrated but it was hard to run with her cause she is not really in shape 😂 wish I could've ran a little bit faster but it was a good run. Can't wait for practice with the team!

YAY!!! first day of team practice!!!!! honestly so exciting. There were so many be faces and I met so many new people. We ran up into the desert with a solid group of girls. Missing a few due to being out of town, but this year is absolutely going to be amazing. So glad to be running with my bestest friends :) 30 min

Very nice run today :) half on the grass. I love running on the grass. It honestly feels so refreshing. I love striders as well they help me feel strong and I love to work on form. My form is going to become so much better this year. I'm going to concisely work on it cause I know it will make me better//kids club was a blast. 5-6 girls will be lots of fun had a smaller group of 14 girls and I got to know all of their names. Glad to associate with some swag kids. 35 minutes

Well, today was a little but rougher than usual. Ran up into the desert (turtle trail) we had a group of 6ish girls but I kinda fell off going up one of the hills. Had a hard time getting back up to the pack. So me and Jada ran together and had a good convo. Jada is so fun and awe she's gonna be a beast. The other group of girls caught us and we finished with them. It was good to finish stronger. Loving practice!!! 40 minutes

30 minutes with 5 minutes striders. Much better run today :) felt a lot better than yesterday! Our group was a lot better and we stayed together like the whole run. The pace felt really strong and really nice not to bad once you get going. Striders are wonderful too :) 35 minutes

Run at Sullivan :) it was a very strong run for me today. We did rollercoasters it was a fun experience I've never done them before. We had a pretty huge group of girls before some of them flipped. I had a really big mental battle with myself today. Running up all the hills and then the fast finish on the road. I think a lot of the reason why I fall of is because I forget to think/I loose all my focus. I started to fall off with like 10 minutes and I just ran slow for a few minutes I felt like I was dying and yeah then I told myself I can do this I can run with them. Robert's told me your legs will do whatever your mind allows them to do. So I started to pick up my cadence and focused on finishing hard. I finished with the girls. I battled and now I am stronger ready to battle again.

45 min

Mustang pass with pyper, Sarah, ry, Jess, Brianna, Alli, Rachel, brynlii, and coach Holt :) my legs are surly feeling a week of running. We had 3x3 minute pickups. It felt so nice to pick it up. Mustang pass is one of my faves so pretty. let's hope that it doesn't get destroyed in the near future (due to houses) love running

First "workout" of the year!!! We did tempo up at the dirt mile. I did 20 min. Started pretty strong and with the pack. Fell off though due to loosing focus. It's like for one second I forget to push and then I'm gapped really far. But I cut the corner to get with the girls and made a really strong push to stay with them for the last 5 min. I totally did. Couldn't have ended a workout in a better way. Really solid group. This year is gonna be so fun :)

60 min

Grass run with striders. Grass was very cold and sprinklers we're not very fun...but soon enough we will be praying for sprinklers to run through :) the weather was wonderful!!!also had kids club it was a lot of fun love working with kids!

35 min

Run up into grapevine. And oh boy my legs are so sore from weights. Stayed with the pack until the trail. I died up the hills...haha. but once we flipped j stayed with them the whole time :) so yay. Saw some more new faces. This team is gonna be great! Glad to have Jada back :) hadn't seen her in a while! Also shout out to Dallen for passing on his 300+ washers to me!!! can't wait to add those to my collection and keep finding more!!! Honored to have all of them!

Ran with Jace ell and Alli. We went super early before e girls camp had some good pickups especially after thinking we were being chased by a coyote 😂 lots of laughs

68 min

Really fun run! Me and jacey ran with Haylee from desert hills. Lots of fun to make new friends :) got 50 in (kinda a slower pace...) The weather was perfect and youth conference was a blast!

Ran with Ellie and jacey. Smaller group cause lots of girls wanted to sleep in. Much better pace and such from yesterday 😂 felt really wonderful. We had a good time admiring all of the old houses :) lots of fun! Glad to be back!

45 min

Jeez today was just one of those days. I kinda just fell apart after we hit Sullivan. Pick ups were good but I just died. Like Roberts was telling me i really need to commit to endure the physical pain of running. Struggled through the last half of the run. Totally fell off the pack. A lot was learned from this run. Love running. 70 min oh and Roberts I got your email thanks for being who you are. That really helped me.

Not really sure on distance cause I forgot to stop my watch. But we did half on the road and half on the grass it was a much more solid rub then yesterday. Lots of fun laughing and joking around. The team is looking so good. So many new, positive, people on the team! Kids club also was a blast my capture the flag team destroyed. Haha lots of fun!

40 min (striders included)

I don't really know what to say. I had a good chat with Gracie. she's super cute and I'm so glad she's on the team. But I let myself fall off the pack again. I need to pull myself together and get with them. I have lots of big goals for myself and I know that they will be achieved through hard work. Physical and mental. Finished somewhat strong :) finished with the girls. Thanks Roberts for pushing with me. I needed that.

50 min

Today was 100% better than the last few days. We had a 50 min hilly run. Last night I assessed some of my goals and what I need to do to get there. I have committed to do some pretty big things. And one of those is to start and finish with the pack. Today I did pretty good! I died a little in the middle of the run but joined back up and finished really strong. Much stronger run. Missed Caroline and Jess today :)

haha not sure on distance again cause I forgot my watch. but ya know it was a really good run. I got some new shoes but they are not the right ones for me. They killed my feet...so not wearing them ever again. But my legs are honestly feeling a lot stronger. Like I was able to stay with the pack for much longer and I wasn't dying. Feeling like next week is gonna be a good one!

Today's run was stellar. Me Josie Ellie Alli maycee and Rachel all met together. We ran out towards Warner valley. My legs actually felt wonderful!!! I stayed with jos and ell practically the whole time and when u fell off I found myself fighting to get back with them. Very good mental and physical fight today. Plus the negative split felt wonderful.

70 min

Today's run was all over the place. We ran into green springs and I just kept falling behind. But ya know as I was thinking I wasn't in any pain. I wasn't seeking to become better or anything. So we stopped at the park and from then on I was determined to stay with the girls even if it meant feeling pain which is something we should want to feel. I felt wonderful on all the pickups. Running fast really feels good. Last 10 min were a real struggle but I feel like I finished pretty strong. Overall really happy with this run. Figuring out how to embrace the pain and struggles that accompany the joy of running. Loved having jacey and Jess and Caroline pack felt good to run with a pack!!! Also shout out to Alli P cause we saw her mowing today and that was fun :)

85 min

Today was pretty great! Grass run with striders :) felt pretty wonderful. Think we convinced Roberts to go and see wonderwoman. That's a legendary show :) kids club race today. Ran with a lot of different people. I love seeing the kids go out and do their best. Very inspiring.

40 min 15 min afternoon

Run up into the desert. We had a really strong group of girls today :) it was super fun! we had a "hilly" run. I struggled to run up the hills mainly cause my mind wasn't in the right place...haha a really good run though fought to get with the pack a lot of times so that's good that I'm fighting.

60 min

tempo today :) super super good. we started with some team visualization led by Colton, that was really good. we did tempo at the dirt mile. we had such a solid pack of girls. It was so good to have pyper, Alli, and Sarah up pushing with us saw a lot of strong efforts. It was also nice to have some of the guys running with us. It made our pack a lot stronger. Coach Holt also shared lots of wisdom that was super helpful. I was digging for like the first 15 min then I started to struggle. I told myself that I could stop at 20 if I stayed with the pack. totally wish I didn't cause I totally set a limit on myself. Got to 20 and stopped but I wish that I kept going. Totally will next week for sure. really good run today!

60 min

Run in Coral Canyon. Kinda rough. Really tired from the tempo yesterday. Struggled to stay with the girls but still a strong run :) sad to not see coaches for a whole week.

60 min (with striders)

Well, I was going to plan a run at my house but then Ellie planned a run at her house. I went to bed and then woke up to go and found she cancelled at 1 o'clock in the morning. so I was kinda mad cause Alli had to wake up early for something and had already run with both my parents so I had to run by myself. haha sorry for the long story but needless to say I ran by myself and I was really hard. I couldn't keep a solid pace...so that was all over the place. Ok run. Definitely not the best :)

50 min

Well, had a pretty nice turnout to captain led practice :) we had a group of 5 gals (ell, Jess, brianna, and Sarah) that made a nice group. Pickups felt wonderful. Think we kinda took the pace a little slow today but it was good. Missed lots of girls today. Love running! Oh and the weather was simply wonderful today :)

met at my house for a run :) Ellie, Caroline, Gracie, jacey, Jenessa, and Alli all were there. We did 20 min on the road and then decided we wanted to do a grass run. It was wonderful. Felt so good! Breakfast after was wonderful!

today was such a good run. we had a much needed talk and it was wonderful. I love sharing wisdom and experiences with the girls. It was me, ell, Caroline, jace, and Jess. we had a pretty solid pace and ya it was good :) lots of fun.

50 min

Man today was really crappy ;( I kinda just fell into the dying state. My legs were just really tired. But I was talking to Caroline and she was telling me not everyday gonna be good. So tomorrow will be better! Excited to have coaches back this next week!

50 min

pm with Ellie and Scottie :) really hot but ya know we did it. Ready to be lifting again!

15 min

Best run in a long while. We met up for swag Jessica's birthday at Sullivan. Love Jess sooooooooooooo much. But ya me and Josie and Ellie did the dam road loop from Sullivan. We had some really good conversations and we were going such a good pace. My legs felt wonderful and I can't wait for this next week.

60 min

Well, if you read Roberts blog you'll understand that I was one who was dragging ;) I don't understand how Saturday I was feeling soooo good and then today was not good really at all. I died up lots of the hills my legs were pretty tired. I'm going to drink lots of water and go to bed early to help my body out.

90 min

Half on road half of grass. Super fun run. We had such a huge pack of girls and it was so fun. Love running and the joy it brings. Striders we're wonderful as well.

40 min

man really good run today. Alli and ness ventured into the top group of girls and that was awesome! Also awesome to have Josie and allip at practice :) love those gals sooooooooo much. Struggled a bit while running in the sand but snapped out of it and finished super strong. Most definitely practiced the last mile fast mile principle today. Super great run and a solid victory for my personal self.

60 min

tempo Thursday. Also thoughtful Thursday. Coach holt did an awesome visualization exercise and it helped me get in the right mindset. Tempo was really good. I'm going to focus on the positives cause there were alot of them. I stayed with the team for like 20 min then cut and finished for a few. I'm so grateful for teammates and coaches who help and support me in my running. I wouldn't be able to do it without them. Also shout out to our swag group of girls today it was stellar.

60 min

pm weights and run steamy but good

Today's run was pretty grand. Nice group of girls. Legs were feeling pretty tired but I pushed up the hills. Felt nice. Also striders are wonderful.

50 min

Run was so good today! We met at the high school and there was so many girls. Best group for a Saturday run in a long time. We did the foremaster loop. Fast finish with Roberts cause we had to add on alot. Such a great strong run.

70 min

Man ever since AF posted that video about their "grinder" my dad has been endlessly telling me that we need to find ourselves one to run every week. Well, let me tell ya. Coach found us a grinder. It is a freaking beast. And I freaking died. In some ways it was a very good learning experience cause I had never run it before. But I wasn't really driving like I felt I needed to. Especially the downhill could have been much better. Kinda just chilled. Next week will be much better. Both up and down. Felt the run from Saturday I think too. But no excuses I'm going to drive everyday. So proud of my teammates for absolutely killing it. They are such beasts. Plus Gracie. She drove up the whole hill and finished the whole loop. Big things are ahead of her.

Nice run today. So tired from yesterday. Half on the road half on grass. Love grass runs

35 min

Today was a struggle. I keep feeling like I am getting better at staying in the pack and then there are days like this. It wasn't horrific yet I kept finding myself falling off of the pack. I had a strong finish so I was happy with that. Glad to have robs back with the team

50 min

Man today was a little rough. We had intervals at different paces. Just at the elementary school on the grass. It was pretty good and I felt like I was strong though it all I just really struggled to recover so each time I kept getting further behind. Talked to Roberts and got a lot of good insights and such. Such a great coach. Very helpful. I'm going to keep working hard to become the best me there is. I'm going to focus and fight so I can do my best and help my team do our best. This year is going to require the hardest amount of work but in the end I know it will be all worth it. If we keep working hard and believing in the process. We will achieve great things.

60 min

Run at Vernon worthen. Kinda a rough run. Felt really tired and not sore but I could feel the workout in my legs. It was nice to talk to some girls that I don't always talk to. Striders were wonderful.

50 min

Good run today. Met with jacey, ness, and Jess. We ran foremaster and I actually didn't die on the hill. I think that in getting better at running hills so that's good :) feeling pretty good!

70 min

Enterprise 5k w/ ell and all. Ellie killed it bringing home the meet title. I wasn't really in a racing mood...haha there is most definitely better things to come. Finished with a couple.of miles with Ellie around town then a few with he boys. Pine view was represented well.

60 min

Run in the rain. Canceled Kids Club due to weather.  Had a sick game of ultimate with some pretty legendary falls from coach holt and decker.  Definently something to remember!

35+15 afternoon

Early morning run before going to girls camp w/ ell, mayc, all, and my dad. we ran out to sullivan and tried to do some of the interval workout.  legs actually felt pretty good!

60 min

we woke up a little bit later than we should've...plus ellie was feeling really crappy so we had to do a shorter run.  the hill was killer.  shoulda started running the other direction would have been much better.  running is always a good way to start the day though.  wish we would've went more!

30 min

went a lot longer today.  plus the other direction.  we saw lots of deer and random little animals.  the mountains in the morning are amazing.  nothing better.  plus the weather was wonderful.  perfect temp and everything!  oh and sad day for me cause i totally wiped out and bruised my hip.  it was a funny scene though.  just ask ellie and maycee and my mom.  i however did not find it very funny.

60 min

not sure the distance today cause my watch was going to die so i just used the stopwatch.  me and ellie went after getting home from girls camp.  it was a good run and im glad i went even though i was tempted not to. my legs were really tired though.  everything felt really tense and tight so it was really long.  but i was proud of me and ellie for getting the whole 90 min in.  even in the blowing rain.  its been one eventful week and i am exhausted.  hopefully i'll be ready for another one!  haha

90 min

am-time trial @ Bloomington hills park. ya know not much to say about this race other than this season is going to be so competitive. also, I'm glad the I have the whole season to improve myself.

pm-made it to xc camp. YAY! Nice 25 min run to get adjusted to things.

55+25

Am-short run again on the rim trail. Getting ready for the afternoon workout. This trail is my favorite.

Pm-killer workout of 4,5,4,5 pickups. Kinda dying. Really hard for me to push up the hills. But it was a good solid effort at the elevation change.

xctamony meeting. So much inspiration was shared. Love this night. Hope my story inspired someone :)

25+65

am-long run in the trail!!! Best run at camp. I ran all 90 min and I did it with the girls. No falling off or anything. So pretty and I loved it. Awe so much fun. Love trail running.

pm-25 min on the trail again. super fun

90+25

Learned so much from coaches today. Love listening to their wisdom. Also we had a visit from Amber Green and that was so cool!!! She is such a light and she truly loves running. Loved hearing what she had to say! Also played in the funnest game of volleyball ever!!! with the swaggest team.

90+25 min

am-hill run. man I was really worried about this run. hills have never been my strength but I know it's because I tell myself that I am not good at hills. As we were going up I kept falling further behind. Robs being the greatest coach kept coming back for me. I felt so bad honestly (cause ya know I was going so slow) but as we got talking I was able to pick up my pace and push aside the pain. or I guess embrace it. Before I knew it we were back at camp. I'm so ready for this year. I'm ready to improve individually and honestly do my best. This xc camp was one for the books. I loved every minute. I'm so glad I met/got to know people better. This team is memorable and we are going to do so many crazy awesome things. I 100% believe that. Thanks to everyone who made this year the best.

55 min

pm-man learned my lesson about sleeping in!!! i apparently have not been getting enough sleep these past few weeks (mainly girls camp and then xc camp)but i slept until 10:30...then ate then didn't want to run right after eating.  then alli had to go somewhere so i was waiting for her.  then we started the run at like 3:00 which is way to hot.  had lots of time to think today which was nice.  sweatiest run in a long time haha.  also a much needed shorter run.  proud of myself for maxing on all the level 3 min.  such a solid week!!!  8x striders also felt wonderful!!!!!!!

40 min

Took it a little bit more chill with ell and all before we left for my cousin's baptism. Good run. Ran into some big dogs.

50 min

Ya know...today was a struggle. My legs were feeling really tired. I wish I had one day before we jump right into a long run with tempo. But it was fine. Went into hell hole. Really worked on personal victories. Also on looking like a strong, confident runner. That's huge for me. I noticed that when I was working on form it carried me to run faster. Tempos were fine. Fell off of the group but tried to push myself. Ready for a strong week.

70 min

pm-hot afternoon with Ellie, jos, Jess and all. Good run

am-grass run. Really chill. Lots of fun! Good conversation. Striders were wonderful.

Kids club. Ran like 30 more min...haha love running with the kids. Highlight of my day. Last one which means summer is coming to a close ;(

30 min

am-run from high school. very solid

pm-first race of the season!!!!! yay!!!! oh my this was by far the best race of my whole life. like I don't even know where to start. The whole thing was wonderful. Actually my start was kinda crappy but ya know other than that it was simply the best. I pushed the whole time. I was going after girls. I was fighting. I don't think that that has ever happened in my life. I dug up the hills and I felt so strong. I am literally on top of the world. 6th on the team feels awesome too. This season is gonna be so good and I'm so glad to have broken the barrier finally. Awe I can't even quantify how happy I am. Just a reminder- run harder :)

40+40

am-50 easy

pm-15 weights

am-50 with striders good run :)

afternoon-delano peak.  best run of my life sooooooo pretty and green and coolest view ever.  plus we saw some mtn goats.  def one of the coolest things ive ever done with most definantly the coolest people.

night-60 min run at midnight.  coolest experience ever.  the stars were shooting like crazy.  lots of crazy wishes made :)

good convo about our team goals and man this year is going to be tough but totally worth it if we put the work.  so excited for what this season brings.

80+60+50

am-long run.  hard run for me.  but ya know i gave it a good push.  kept tellin myself to "run harder" its a good mantra

pm-short run.  still feeling a bit tired.  

80+20

Am- weights and run. kinda hurt my back deadlifting...so that is a bummer

Pm-solid run. I did a really good job at staying with the pack today. Even when we started to pick up the pace. It actually felt really good.

15+50

am- good run. Love the easy mornings.

pm- Bloomington hills workout. Ya know it was fine. Positives and negatives. Still got a long way to go to get where I want to be. I am going to have to make sacrifices to make sure I am doing certain things. I'm committing to doing those things. Thanks robs for reminding me of important things.

20+70?

Am-weights and run good run. feeling pretty tired.

Pm-long run. Legs we're really feeling the workout yesterday. But once I got into it I was able to dig really deep actually. It was a small victory. It's a great day to be a panther

15+55

am-20 min run

pm-desert relays.  pretty solid run.  i wish that it was a 3 mile race cause i felt like i had a lot more in me.  

20+50

runathon with the team.  super fun time.  although by the end of the day roberts was calling me bossy mean addi...dont know if that was a good thing.  it was also a good time to focus on my form.  i think its getting lots better so thats a bonus.  ran lots of times...not really sure how many.

60 min

am-morning long run w/out robs.  did parkway loop.  that was fun cause its one of my faves.  kinda took it a lot too slow...also sad day for rylee cause she fell and now has some sick battle wounds and stitches.  tempo was actually pretty solid for me.  me, ellie, and jacey all pushed together when most of the girls were feeling dead i guess...not really sure.  overall pretty good run even though the team did a terrible job of running together.  hopefully it was a one time deal.

pm- chill run.  feeling tired.

80+20

am-weights and run

pm-really rough. totally was dragging. the way back was a lot better. also, green springs used to be my least favorite but now it is totally one of the faves.

15+55

am-totally solid run. awe finally got into a good pace w/Jess and robs. Good good run.

pm-super swag workout. Best workout I've had in so long! it was a super strong pace at the home course of the dirt mile. I lead the pack, pushed the pace, and hit all the times. Positive vibes going into this weekend :))

20+60

am-run and weights

pm-strong afternoon run. shorter but I am totally feeling the workout. That's a good thing right? Haha super ready to destroy on Saturday!

15+45

am-morning short run

pm-longer run into green springs. super tired. Striders felt great.

20+55

am-warm up w/striders and tempo. Didn't really have they great of a race. I didn't seem to have any energy in my legs. Also, didn't have a very good focus either. But the girls talked and that helped me a lot.

50 min?

am-solid long run.  actually is was super super great.  lots of small victories along the way.  started strong and didnt die running up sunrise tire like usual.  ran with robs and jacey i think on the river trail.  it was dark so i dont really remember...haha.  the 8x100 meter hills were wonderful.  it was a good hill day for me so that was a victory.  finished strongish with caroline and jess.  that was a good time.  struggled to stay up with roberts and jace but it was just fine.  it was a dandy way to end the run. 

pm-20 easy on grass.  lots of laughs.  it was a good time.  just ask jess we laughed a lot.

70+20

am-morning short run with weights. Solid day of lifting. Maybe gonna add some weight on bench next time.

pm-turkey road. man that is one hard hill. Had lots of good convos today. Me and Caroline started talking and it was super good. Love that girl. Also picked it up with robs near the end. Felt super great to finish fast with him. Yet another victory. Life is good :)

15+55

am-late to morning practice so that's a bummer. did majority of run by myself.

pm-workout at Bloomington. 4x4 min, 1:30, 2:15 @5k pace. Pretty solid workout from me. Could've been better, haha ;) struggled to stay strong the second half which was something we worked on...seemed that I Sayed for 2 min then died for 2. Other than that it was good. Also, it's kinda a bummer cause like the whole team has colds and I'm finally getting it ;(

20+65

Am- nice session of weights. Benched 22.5 on both sides so that's pretty cool. Plus it wasn't even that terrible ;) love weights and feeling strong.

Pm-really steamy afternoon. Ran towards Sullivan one of my faves actually. Kept a solid pace with Jess and robs. Felt good to go a little faster. As robs says when you push when you are tired you build confidence. And that's what I need.

15+50

am-good run. Feeling good

pm-15 min progressive tempo at the dirt mile. SOOOOOO good. I've gained a lot of confidence over these past few days. I was able to fight really strong today. The last minute was rough kinda sad I didn't finish completely with the pack but overall a super great workout where we were able to pack together really strong :) it was a great day. Ready for another strong week.

20+60

Ran up at the same place jos ran cause we didn't have time to drive to state. Practically the prettiest place I've ever been. And I want to have it as my backyard when I grow up. The weather was wonderful even at 11. Loved watching jos run :)

45 min

am-fun log run trail. we did suicidal tendencies out in santa Clara. It was so pretty I love running the trails. Felt good tired towards the end but overall a great run :)

80 min

am-nice sesh of lifting. I'm really enjoying lifting :) love the workouts in the mornings.

pm-today was really rough. after coming off last week where the majority of the workouts were simply wonderful it was rough to endure today. Here's the thing, I don't know what I did differently last week than what I did for today. I know it's totally a mental battle (even though I was telling myself my legs were tired) I didn't even stay with the pack for one rep. It was hard for me to push and I gave up from the very first one. I'm gonna make sure to get lots of sleep and eat healthier than I have been. Also, I'm gonna make sure to visualize/meditate every night. It's the small things that will help me in the long run.

15+60

am-nice and moderate ;) haha it was a good run. kinda a struggle towards the end but overall it was a good one.

pm-mid distance into green springs. Did a lot of stopping and bathrooming today...so thats not always the greatest but the pace was going good. Legs are feeling beat so I'm going to make sure to roll and stretch really good tonight. Also, striders were hard today. I couldn't run the recovery at all...so I pushed hard on the strides by myself and slowed alot on the recovery. Good day.

20+55

am-weights. bball girls were in there so it was loud but o was proud to be lifting more than all of them.

pm-good run legs are feeling back into things. super stoked for the race. 4x200 really tightened me up at the end. but j did lots of stretching and rolling

15+50

am-yoga with figi. Definitely my favorite mornings.

pm-alright race. I honestly don't know what I'm doing wrong. I try so hard to do well and I mean it was fine but I feel like I have so much more in me. I want to help the team and push the team to do their best. Definitely not what I did. I have every desire in the world to run fast. I love to run. I love my team. I love my coaches. It's the best program in the world. Now I've just gotta figure out how to do what I want to in racing. One day it's gotta click. And that will be one special and spectacular day.

20+50

am-workout at state. Very solid run for the team as a whole. Coach got on our cases about a lot of things and it really reminded me of what I personally need to do for this team. How we are supposed to push together and fight and pack and awe so much. Even though he was mad it was good because it made us realize things a whole lot more. We were doing our part as athletes to help our team mates and get them where they were supposed to be. So many people were pushing out of the comfort zone to seek together. So proud of all the freshies (and Jada and ness) for digging in and leading the pack. Definitely a confidence boost for so many girls. Plus the state course and weather couldn't be more perfect so that made the run wonderful as well.

60 min

Am-best long run of the year. Ask anyone they'd agree. The pack was sooooo solid we had like 15 girls together for the whole 70 min. Hills were alright. Kinda tiring but good. Pyper and Alli brown jumped in and led so that was pretty awesome. We've got some really talented runners. So that's fun. Really good run.

Pm-easy grass run. Awe so many laughs today. Robs is skilled in the art of accents.

70+20

am-good sesh of weights

pm-shin was hurting again...so that's bad news. worked/stretched good. Pretty solid run but the pack was all over the place. I don't really feel ready for tomorrow. But I'm going to visualize and prepare myself. Should be a good race :)

15+50

am-good run

pm-hurricane invite race. it was a good run. I just want to do so much better and I don't know what to do. Happy for Alli she's a beast.

20+60

am-weights and plyos. No run due to some sick lightning.

Pm-did killer abs before run once again because of lightning. Run was alright. Girls were doing a variety of distances today so that was weird. Got to push the full minutes with some swag girls. Jada and py will never cease to make you laugh.

45

am-killer morning. I'm feeling really tired and sore. We had plyos and yoga. About dies doing plyos. Super tired and sore.

pm-Attempt at a 15 min tempo. Everything hurt today. My shin is starting to hurt and that worries me. Plus my butt was super sore. These are all just excuses but it was really dragging me down. it wasnt that great. But it was fine.

20+60

Went by myself for 30 and then went another 30 with my dad and Alli. Still super tired. (Didn't get to run with the team so that's a bummer) also car wash is today so that should be fun

60

am-man, I was totally not in it today. I was very distracted the whole time. My mind was racing all over the place so it was hard for me to stay in the pack. We had two sets of tempo and I found myself drifting through my thoughts rather than pushing my legs. It was a weird feeling. I don't think it's ever happened before. The rest of the girls seemed to have a really solid pack and strong group. Trying to find my place, and my why again in running. But you can't be too disappointed with a long run where the weather felt simply wonderful. Love running.

Pm-grass run. Shin was kinda feeling crappy. But good run.

80+20 min

am-weights and run. don't like the crowdedness of the weight room. Missed a few lifts so that's a bummer.

Pm-shin was killing today. Couldnt/didn't stay with the girls. Wish I did. Runs are much better with them.

15+50

am-good run. weather was nice. Plyos after.

pm-5x4 min reps best workout in the past few weeks. Found myself a new group and I was able to help them. That's where I do my best. It was fun to be able to lead and help them. Excited for this weekend. Robert's youd be happy to hear that we got in a nice long cool down :)

20+60

am-good sesh of weights. bench was solid. by far my favorite lift :)

pm-sad day cause my friends all left me but it was a good run with a swag group. ran out and back to Washington. Had a group of mayc, Alli, ness, py, Jada, Boston, Caleb, Ethan, and Heather. Good run. Kept a nice pace. It's been fun for me to get to know some people a lot better ;) the team dinner was a party. There are some pretty cool people on our team. Missing my bff's though

15+55

am- only mayc and I ran this morning. good run with good yoga.

pm-nebo race! oh I loved it. Best race in weeks. so much fun. Even though it was wet the weather was perfect!!!!!!!!!! I'm so happy and I'm ready for more. Can't wait to hear how my good friends do tomorrow. I'm missing them :) love running with my whole heart

20+50

Run with mayc. Had to go a little earlier than I wanted cause her hoco date is coming earlier than mine. But it was a good run. Even a little chilly I might dare say. It was a nice shakeout chill run and I'm ready for a solid week :)

45

am-good run. didn't really go as planned though. we ran out under the freeway towards Dixie rock. I you'll died going up the gradual hills. So it was a bummer cause I wanted to run back with the girls. But I ran back with ness and i felt like we were going a solid pace (but I'm not entirely sure cause my watch has been sooooooooooooo slow at getting location lately) overall a good run next week I'm gonna stick in on the long run. It's something I need to do.

pm-robs gave a really good discussion before the run today. I really enjoyed it and learned a lot. It's honestly something that i fall into a lot. I totally feel like I find myself wanting to be comfortable rather than growing. So that's what im gonna try to teach myself to become the regular and norm cause I want to build confidence and growth. Good run kinda sore.

70+20

am-weights and run. Shin kinda bugging still. iced in the locker room

pm-really good run. even though I was feeling pretty crappy I made the most of it. I was able to push through some pain and escape the comfort zone. Fast pace for most of the run and it didn't even feel to bad :) I enjoyed it and k love running with the gals (thanks Carson for reminding me where k should be running) also, coach I have one of your pens cause someone left it stabbed into the ground. I'll bring it to you tomorrow.

15+55

am-morning run. really tired this morning. Committing to get more sleep.

pm-ive decided to do some of our speed/interval workouts with a different group(Alli brown, Jada, pyper, ness, mayc, Jenna) we had 4x4:30 at 5k but then we also did the beginning and ending minute at quicker than 5k if that makes sense...it was super good for me :) I was able to lead and be strong the whole time!!! Shin and right thigh were kinda hurting but once we got going it was easy to forget. It is weird to not go with the varsity girls on workouts like this. But, I know that when I am helping the pack and contributing to the pace and pack I do better and I run much faster. Plus I am gaining a lot of confidence. One day running in the varsity pack will be where I need to be but for right now I am needing to help these girls push themselves through the pain. And let me tell ya they push themselves hard. Good workout plus it rained a little so that was really fun :)

20+60

am-weights and run. shin was hurting. but weights were good.

pm-talked to robs and I only did 20 on the road and came back to the high school and did 25 on the grass. that felt much better. but still my shin is just killing me. Idk what I need to do but I ant to end this season stronger then it started.

20+50

am-good run by myself (with the team I just couldn't run with them...I probably could've but I was super tired and my shin hurt) plyos were good and so was yoga

pm-cedar race. so many different feelings and thoughts about my race today. I honestly felt good today. My legs physically hurt pretty bad. My thigh was on fire but I was able to push when it hurt. I was passing people and that made me happy. That's always a good feeling. Caught 3 girls before the end coach. Not the cedar girl though ;( she had one killer kick. Wanting to be running faster. One of my most sincere desires.

20+50

run with Alli and my dad. Felt pretty good :) the pace was nice and the weather was perfect.

55 min

am-short long run cause I'm racing tomorrow. it was a good time. Had some good convos with py, Brianna, and ness. They are woke pretty sweet girls.

pm-commitment contract was established. should be really awesome and even life changing if people will take it seriously. Im ready to become a better person and runner as I do each of them everyday. Can't wait to build that house. Run was good. Feeling ready for tomorrow. I'm happy and loving life.

60+20

am-weights and run

pm-race at snow canyon. probably the worst race of my life. I honestly gave up and didn't really try. congrats to Brianna she definitely is a beast. Also thank you py and ness for helping me keep pushing. Really disappointed with myself. Im not a quitter.

Also to anyone who reads this I feel really bad because I didn't follow through with the commitment contract...won't happen again. I should be setting an example and I didn't yesterday. I'll work harder and try to do better.

15+50

am-chill run and plyos. glad for friends like maycee

pm-fun run. missed the top gals hope their workout went well. We found a dog and named it risky cause it kept running into the road. It was super cute and I wish it was mine. good run...really chill...maybe a little too chill 😅

20+50

am-weights and run

pm-shortest afternoon of the year ;) did half on road half on grass had a good conversation with Roberts. glad for coaches like him. Ready to race at region

15+45

am-tired morning ;) ran with maycee again it was a good time. Plyos and yoga was wonderful.

pm-4x2:45 at 3k pace. 4x200 fast. Good workout for me. The 2:45 we're strong. I loved the cowbell challenge. It got me moving when I didn't want to go. Ness and Jada beasted today. 200s were reallllll solid. It was fun to push and run "fast"

20+70

man running by yourself is honestly sometimes the best thing. I was going to sleep in and go when I woke up so I passed on running with my dad and Alli at 7:30. My mom decided to wake me up at 8:00 so my sleeping in plan didn't really work. It was Andi's baptism today so I was sad that I couldn't help at the marathon. That is honestly one of my favorite things of the whole season. But ya I was happy running today. It was a good time. Lots of good thoughts and I even had a solid push towards the ends which was nice

55 min

am-45 with 5 min of striders. Good run. had a strong group with me. Had some good conversations. Striders felt nice. Ready to race tomorrow.

pm-nice chill grass run. Lots and lots and lots of laughs 😂😂😂

50+25

am-morning run lots of people so that's fun :)

pm-man there are lots of feelings about this race. I'm really sad the the season is over for me. It went by way too fast. The race was decent. I started really strong and tried to stick in there but I most definitely died towards the end. Im happy for my swag friend jada pulling off a killer kick. I'm sad that I'm not apart of the team of girls that is going to go do amazing things. They've made me who I am. I truly love running. That's why I still run even though my times haven't showed any improvement since freshman year. It's hard to step back and see growth when actual times don't show anything in my favor. Trying to find some positives so I can end the season on a good note. Thank you coach Holt and Roberts for all you do. You both make the world a better place.

20+60

am-by myself cause I didn't think I could stick with the guys...it was good to have a run by myself although I missed my swag friend mayc. she's now moving into basketball season. I'm happy for her :)

pm-yet again another run kinda by myself. The motivation was gone today. had some time to process some thoughts it was good. weights were real solid. first time benching 25. robs you better read this cause you didn't see it. Also got inspired by coach. I'm ready to start focusing and working hard physically again. I've honestly been a hard core slacker...

20+45

am-run with alli.  good run with some wonderful chilly weather.  love not having school :)

pm-run at chuckwalla with the girls team and both coaches.  good run for me.  jumped into the pack and pushed with them for the first 25 min.  then i decided my quad needed some mid run stretching so i could finish with them.  but they kept going and i thought they were doing a loop but turns out they weren't.  i should've waited for them.  but on the way back alli brown was lost so i was able to rescue her.   maybe if i didnt turn around when i did she wouldve been lost right now.  but its all good.  i found her.  kept a really solid pace on the way back.  finished faster than i started so that was good.  happy with todays runs.  they were good.  

20+50 

Bloomington Hills workout with ten girls (the 7 running at state and then Gracie, ness, and myself. Plus coach Holt and robs) 10 min tempo 3x2 min 4x1 min. lots of positives. Me and ness were destroying our pace the whole time ;) but it was good. First time sticking with eh pack during a workout in a while. It felt really good. Ready to put some really strong work in before Nike. Feeling really good. Excited to see what he girls are gonna be able to do on Wednesday. They are ready for some strong and confident racing. I know it.

65 min

ran with Alli. The first half was pretty good. The second half my hip and it band started killing me. Idk if I've ever felt so tight. I tried to do striders but only did 2...rolled it really good when I got home.

50 min

am-4x400 at race pace. chilly morning.

pm-run with ness and Ashley. It was good. Feeling kinda crappy.

40+20

am-20 min

pm-25 min w/ 4xstriders.

alright running today. Trying to find ways to pull myself out if the slump I seem to be in. Excited to watch some stellar racing tomorrow.

45

am-kinda chilly run. but it was good. the girls are ready for some killer stuff :) I'm excited

20 min

pm-no morning :) it was nice to kinda sleep in a little while.  struggled this afternoon.  but, i'm going to get back working hard again.  i have been a hardcore slacker lately.  thats not who i am.  i have goals and i'm going to reach them.  i'm going to push myself hard and do my best.  grateful for people to remind me of things that i need to be doing and of goals that i have.  im excited to get working hard again. i have a new sense of energy.  its gonna be a good month or so.

55 min

Finally getting back into the groove. I stayed with the pack (but there weren't very many of us) for the most part. Taking little steps. My right hip tightened up but I tried to push through it. Had some good conversation with robs. Really wonderful run today. Don't forget to be happy:)

60 min

went with Alli kinda (she went shorter) and then my dad. It was a good run. We got going and it felt nice :) I'm excited for another week. It's gonna be a good one.

55 min

man very solid run today. I'm feeling honestly pretty good. My legs feel crappy but I've been pushing myself to do hard things. It's good :) I'm building confidence. Which is something I need. Got some good leading in something I haven't done in a while. I was wearing a long sleeve and it was terrible but other than that it was splendid :)

Pm-shins killed this afternoon. Good run with Jess tho. She's a swag friend :)

70 min 20 min

am-weights and short run. when I woke up my shin was killing me. It was hard to squat and stuff (like putting weight on it) so I tried to do more upper body stuff also sad day cause my weight partner no longer comes to weights.

pm-shin felt better tried to push myself today. but not everyday is super great. Today there was a bit more struggle and pain but I hopefully gained some confidence. good day

am-morning run. kinda hurting...but it was alright. missed swag jess, Jace, and Sylvia from the regular morning crew.

pm-workout 6x3min

this was really rough for me. I had some good moments like the 2nd to last one was really solid. but others were completely terrible. I need to get myself figured out. Also, I need to work on some light forward running cause I'm really good at weighing myself down.

20+65

am-weights and run. Felt better than Tuesday. Ness is a swag weight partner. Still hurting.

pm-hard run today. It was just a 50 min run but everything hurt. My shin my knee my it band everything. It's hard to push myself to greater things when my body seems to be hurting me. Rather than pushing into the harder areas smoothly I seem to be forcing my body. I remember when running felt good. It felt natural and my body didn't hurt all the time. I want to get back to running where it feels good so I can push myself. I want to be strong and run fast I just don't know how to make my body feel better so I can get to that level again.

Papusa party at kathyas! Sooooo much fun :) it was awesome to experience a piece of her culture. She's one awesome girl :))

15+50

am-good morning run. Still feeling pretty tight. Ran by myself until Caroline creeped up on me and freaked me out!!!! plyos and yoga were good.

pm-long run up the turkey road. Got off to a rough start. I need to make hills a strength rather than a weakness. But I pushed hard the second half. Definitely a negative split. Me and ness pushed hard together :) it was good. Wish I could have been up with the top girls but it's ok it will come in time. On the way back to the high school a freaky guy drove by on a motorcycle with a wolf mask on really slowly it terrified me! started crappy ended wonderfully. Exactly how some things in life are. There are always ups and downs and that's good. Pushed to 80 min.

20+80

am-kinda chilled this run...I really struggled the first part. It's hard for me to just jump in on a Monday morning and get going. Halfway I started feeling pretty decent ran with Brianna. We had some really good convos that I really enjoyed. But I need to get out of the comfort zone a lot more.

pm-good afternoon. The meeting was really good. I value the teachings and the purpose of our team. It's always a good reminder and something I strive for everyday. We did half on road and half on the grass. Had some good conversations with Roberts. I havent had one of those in a long time. He's one awesome guy.

80+35

am-weights and run

pm-usual Halloween run. Robs was gru and some of the girls were minions. It was fun. And really weird to have such a short afternoon run. Good day :)

15+25

am-run with py for the most part. Pretty good run

pm-ran into Middleton. I am feeling so sore and tired. I honestly really was trying today and it was a real struggle. Also, jacey ran into a barb wire fence and I think she almost bled to death it was pretty deep. Striders felt really good. Solid day although I missed ry and py. also coach Holt.

20+55

am-weights and run feeling pretty strong.

pm-race at 7:45. Pretty good race. I am happy with how it turned out. I was able to stay calm and relaxed like the whole time. I threw in some really good surges and that really helped. Py was a really good running partner. She really helped me push. I just need to work on bringing the time down... Not really sure on my time lol :) this year it's gonna happen. also, my legs were super sore so that's not very fun. Overall a good day.

am-not really that great of a run...my shin hurts so that is not good. Plyos kinda hurt too. Yoga was very nice.

pm-sad day cause practically no one was there. Robs was at meetings, ell jace Caroline and Brianna are in Virginia. And half the team is sick...so that was a bummer. Ran into the fields. I was kinda hurting like the whole time. We went way over our time but it was fine. Had a good talk with Jess she's one awesome girl.

20+80

am-workout at the good old Washington Elementary. It was pretty good :) we did 4 sets of 4x1 min reps at random paces. It was rough for me. The first 2 sets were really hard. My second half was a lot better. Shin is still bugging.

60 min

am-not a very good run...I started and was trying to stick with the girls. My shin really got to me. I shouldn't let it. I pushed myself to run 20 out. I didn't really think it was beneficial to run farther when I was hurting...idk what I should've done. Iced when I got back.

pm-grass run. solid run.

60 min

am-weights. didn't do much cause squatting really hurt my leg... Only ran 10 min with Brianna cause I was limping hard core.

pm-not super. my shin ached the whole time. I want to run so bad. It's not fun to hurt all the time. Only pushed 30.

40 min :(

well, today I ran a grand total of 10 minutes... Such a sad day. My mom wouldn't let me run in the morning and then robs suggested that I shouldn't run in the afternoon. I ran 10 min before going to the PT to get looked at. He thinks I have a hardcore knot on my shin so he worked it really hard. I was glad to hear that he doesn't think it's a stress fracture. That was stressing me out. But i cant run until at least Friday cause I have to go back in. Hopefully it gets better so I can race hard at Nike. I'll be biking probably until I can run again :( sad day I love running.

went to a different PT today. He's an awesome guy. Bummer that I'm still not being allowed to run. I'm going tomorrow and Wednesday. He's gonna work me out and try to get me racing on Saturday. he has some running test to see if it will even be beneficial/ready to race because I've been injured so that will either be good or bad. I'll do that on Wednesday so I'm icing and I'll do weights and biking until then. He also wanted me to get an insole cause it's my arches that are causing the pain so we went to get them but they didn't have any my size. Also sad day cause I've been banned from chacos and I have to wear running shoes always. Good day besides all this stuff apush was quite hilarious.

I went to the PT and did this test to see if I was ready to race. He said i should be good to race on Saturday. He said i can run a mile tomorrow, then the course run through on Friday, and then race on Saturday. He said if it starts to hurt again at all then I shouldn't race cause I'm on the verge of a stress fracture I guess. And then he said after Saturday I can't run for 4 weeks to make sure it's fully recovered before track 😭 I think I might die. Literally I haven't ran for a week and it's terrible...but if it will make me uninjured then I guess I will. Hopefully I have one race left in me. It's sad not running. I miss my friends

NIKE!!!

wow, i was so blessed to be able to run at nike.  it was one of the best races i've had this season (despite my injury) I ran a mile on thursday, the course preview on friday, and then the race on saturday.  this was the best trip of my high school years.  there was so many fun memories and experiences.  on friday, we did a really cool thing where we talked about each person.  i loved, loved, loved it.  even though i dont know if i have ever cried so much.  i had so many kind and wonderful things happen to me.  those of you who know what i am talking about i could never thank you enough.  no one has ever done something more loving to me.  i love being on such a freaking amazing team it is the best thing.  i love running, i love this sport its the very greatest.  thank you coach holt and robs for being who you are you make all of us better people.

yay for running! I'm feeling so so so so good! It's hard to only run 10 min :( but it's good so glad I get to run!!

ps PV bball girls crushed snow canyon. Maycee Hayes is a beast :)

11 min

well, i have absolutly failed at blogging...ill get back on track though because i love blogging :) running has been so wonderful even though ive not been able to run very far.  its sad to see me turn around at like 8 min when alli gets to run like 50 min :( but its ok im glad to be building up again.  my legs are honestly feeling splendid.  im really ready and hungry to run fast.  im gonna make some sacrifices to help me.  ran by myself today 18 min :) yay got my wisdom teeth out so now i cant run for a week the doc said so thats a bummer cause i was just getting to where i felt like i was actually running something haha but its a relif to have them out.  wasnt even bad plus i didnt even do anything embarrassing.  overall a pretty good day.  ready to be back with the team :)