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HI,

Member Since:

Mar 09, 2007

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

4k- 16:53

5k- 20:53

6k-23:53

3-mile- 20:03

3200 m- 12:57

1600 m- 5:45

Short-Term Running Goals:

Run a 5k in the 19s

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run forever and be happy.

Personal:

I have four brothers, three sisters, I am an auntie to eleven boys, four girls, and I am a senior at BYU-Hawaii majoring in International Cultural Studies - Communications. 

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Race: Hurricane Invitational (2 Miles) 00:13:14, Place overall: 19
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Went to this meet despite illness and not training for a week.  Ran the 3200m run in the slow heat not knowing what to expect time-wise, but I think I PR-ed. 

Race: Hurricane Invitational (1 Miles) 00:05:59, Place overall: 16
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Couldn't stop coughing and sneezing yesterday. I hate being sick. Ran the 1600m run in the slow heat again not knowing what to expect time-wise, but I PR-ed again.  I must have really sucked last year. 

Comments
From bc on Mon, Mar 12, 2007 at 00:10:08

Good Job. The great thing about running is you are always in competion with yourself. Pr's are awesome they come in many ways. Not just as you race. Achieve your workout goals and more Pr's will follow. Recently a friend said "Train hard and Race easy." It makes sense. Last year you didn't suck, I bet your more fit and know what to expect this you. Have a fun season.

From Sasha Pachev on Mon, Mar 12, 2007 at 09:08:13

Welcome to the blog!

From ArmyRunner on Mon, Mar 12, 2007 at 09:39:18

Good job and welcome to the blog. Best of luck for a great year of running!

From Dave Holt on Mon, Mar 12, 2007 at 12:29:43

Ally I wouldn't say you sucked last year - but you have just really hit a great stride this year and it is because of two things: your hard work and effort, and your positive attitude. Keep them both up and your season is going to be great!

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Still sick but feeling a lot better.  Ran Bank Run by my lonesome, except for the first half mile or so.  Started slowing down quite a bit on the last uphill mile.  It was nice going my own pace though.  Since I don't have a car anymore I just ran home because I couldn't find Jeff to give me a ride.

Comments
From JD on Mon, Mar 12, 2007 at 21:46:55

nice blog. i haven't done mine yet but i will soon. i'm honored to be mentioned in your first entry (i'll give you a ride next time :)

Jeff Frodsham

From Sasha Pachev on Mon, Mar 12, 2007 at 21:58:54

That is how Kenyans get fast!

From Dave Holt on Tue, Mar 13, 2007 at 09:40:46

It's all in the lucky teeth. What happened to the Montero?

From Dave Holt on Tue, Mar 13, 2007 at 09:41:02

I mean the Suzuki?

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Speed work today.  Ran 4 1200s, which is kind of a weird distance but it was actually pretty nice. I was supposed to be aiming for 4:45ish but didn't quite make it.

1- 4:38

2- 4:52

3- 4:52

4- 4:54

The first one went pretty fast but my legs tensed up after and I felt like I was pushing harder to go slower.  Still sick so I couldn't breathe out of my nose which made it a little tougher also.

 

pm- I was going to go on an easy run with Hazel my nasal, but I went and played soccer with the crew so I thought that would count for at least a mile (even though Zac might disagree because I "suck at soccer" and apparently wasn't doing much to help my team... oh well.)

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Anaerobic threshold.  Sounds painful, yeah?  It actually wasn't that bad and it was even a little fun.  Ran about a mile towards the school on 2450 to get to track practice but Jeff pulled over and picked me up before I actually got there. 

For the "anaerobic threshold" thing we ran 4 miles with the middle 3 miles at cross-country race pace.  I did pretty alright, I thought I was going to be running with Zac but I pulled ahead of him at the first and he never caught up to me.  I passed Nikki J and got pretty close to Willy but just stayed the same distance behind him until I was done.  Ran the middle "3" in 18:15 but I am wondering how long it actually was, probably about 2.7 or 2.8. 

Comments
From Sasha Pachev on Mon, Mar 19, 2007 at 11:24:39

Try mapping it out at GMap-Pedometer.

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Easy recovery day today.  Ran with Zac to sunrise tire and back to the high school (3.5).  Then to Sandstone Elementary for a rousing game of ultimate frisbee, which counts for at least a mile... P.S.We won.

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From Ruth on Thu, Mar 15, 2007 at 22:09:30

You only won by one point, you scoundrel. Good game. :-)

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Hills!  Ran out to sunset tire hill with Jeff Ruth Josh Adam and Derrik (about 1.5 mi).  Ran the hills mostly by myself.  I was surprised at how much easier it was to run the hills compared to last time.  Last time I would stop in the middle of the hill but this time the only time I stopped was at the top and the bottom.  I must be getting in shape!  I did 5 hills, and I think the fourth one was probably the hardest but they all were pretty alright. The hill is about a quarter of a mile long.  I ran back with Josh and Jeff. 

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From ruth on Sat, Mar 17, 2007 at 19:55:31

do you count hills as fast or slow miles? i counted mine as fast, but it looks like you did slow? thoughts?

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I didn't run today! :( I was planning on waking up and running eight, but Catherine called and I went to Vegas instead.  I was going to run when I got home but my femininity came out and I stayed home and ate chocolate and watched pride and prejudice.  Happy St. Patty's Day!

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From Sasha Pachev on Mon, Mar 19, 2007 at 15:37:19

You will not have many more days like that with the Fast Running Blog. At least it would be difficult to have them when you know the world is watching. Since you've started, your blog has had 159 unique visitors with 220 page views and visitors from Utah, London, Idaho, Colorado, Mississippi, New York, Georgia, Virginia, Vermont, and California.

What helps me get my run in on a difficult day is the minimum daily mileage quota. I do not lay down in bed unless I've met that goal. If it is 10 pm, and I am not there, then I go out and do the balance. I actually very rarely find myself running after 10 pm because I know I would have to if I do not get in my run earlier. A simple thing, but I believe it can make a world of difference in your race performances.

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I actually did a warm-up today, one lap around the track.  I should probably get into that habit.  I went on an easy 5-miler out to Green Springs with Ruth and Nikki J.  We were going at a pretty slow pace and I stopped at the golf course clubhouse and at a couple of lights.  I wasn't feeling really mentally strong today until the turnaround point and then I started getting into it.  When done with the run I did nine 100 meter striders.  After that I lifted weights... I would log that but I don't know what the machines are called or how much weight I was actually lifting.  So today was pretty nice; I guess its kind of a prep day for speedwork tomorrow.  I'm going to be running in spikes for the first time, so that will be interesting. 

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From RUFIO on Mon, Mar 19, 2007 at 20:11:31

Ditto about that run, the first half sucked, but the downhill at the end felt nice. Thanks for reminding me to bring my spikes. I had already forgotten. oops. Oh and about the machines' names, I don't know most of them either, but I just kinda describe the lift and that works. At least then I'll know what I did. I heart you!

Toodles, Ruth

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Pain. I ran in spikes for the first time today and now I have to walk like a penguin.  I did a 400 m warm up with Amanda, then strapped on my spikes and started on some 1000 meters.  My times:

1- 3:40

2- 3:59

3- 3:57

4- 3:57

5- 3:51

We did those plus a 400m jog in between.  I felt like I was pushing on most of the repeats.  I usually fly on the first repeat of any set probably just because I have the most energy then.  That was also my first time running in spikes and I was trying to learn how to run in them.  They pulled me right up onto my toes (thus the aching calves) and I ran the first one like that, but I couldn't keep it up for the other ones, so I would save toe running for when I needed an extra push.  It was a little disappointing getting 19 seconds slower on the second one but I felt like I was doing okay, especially because I never did worse than the second repeat.  The wind was blowing pretty hard which made it a little more difficult, but helped when it was behind me.  It was blowing hardest on the last repeat, but I was working harder so I got faster (which upped my esteem a little bit).  We were supposed to do a 3/4 mile cool down but I forgot and just went home. 

Comments
From Breanna on Tue, Mar 20, 2007 at 20:43:57

I was wondering what events are you doing at the track meet?

From Dave Holt on Wed, Mar 21, 2007 at 09:38:49

You should be proud. I was a little worried after the quick 1st and drop on the 2nd, but you held mentally and physically strong especially out in that wind by yourself. PLEASE... do your cooldowns.

From Dave Holt on Wed, Mar 21, 2007 at 12:44:16

I like cheesy potatoes

From Sasha Pachev on Wed, Mar 21, 2007 at 20:36:43

I think there are two things that kill young athletes - spikes and track. Mileage is ok, as long as you do not go too crazy on it, especially for girls - I think girls can and should start pushing the mileage a bit sooner than boys. But spikes and track can really kill the biomechanics of a growing body and cause some serious injuries later on. Running in flats and not being used to the track may cost you maybe 5 seconds per mile in one race, but you will get it back by being stronger, injury free and running with better form later on.

Ally - you should try to work on your sense of pace, as well possibly on the ability to distinguish the true signals of fatigue from a mere illusion. It is not that you do not have the endurance to run steady splits in a workout like this. But for some reason it is not happening. Possibly you are losing concentration, or paying too much attention to some irrelevant indicator that tells you to slow down. Wind can be a big distraction.

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a.m.- Met Ruth and Amanda up at the school for a morning run.  Killer pain in my calves.  I jumped out of bed this morning (because I have a bunkbed and have to jump off) forgetting how bad my calves hurt.  Not such a pleasant thing to wake up to.  I ran a lap warm-up and then we headed out for Arctic Circle (3 mi).  I ran with Ruth most of the way, my calves eased up a little while running.  We ran a little slow on the way out and then got up to a more decent pace on the way back.  The blister I got yesterday popped when I was running back but almost done. 

 

afternoon- Anaerobic threshold on Dogpound run (4).  Ran a warm-up up to Harts with Nikki J. and Ruth.  Ruth headed out on the threshold run first, then Nikki, and I was still waiting for my mind to will me to go.  I started it out pretty decently, even though I didn't feel really fast.  I caught up to Nikki J at about the Relief Society Building, after that I didn't really have anyone to try and catch up to, so that made the run a little trickier because I had to keep checking my pace.  At the dogpound I was at about 12 minutes something, which is about a minute or so faster than last time.  My finishing time was 17:59, 16 seconds faster than last time.  I must have slowed down a bit on the hills, but overall I felt the run went okay and I'm pretty happy with my time.  After that I jogged back super slow to the school, and then sat on the turf and checked out all my new blisters.  I have two decent sized ones, and two toenails are coming off. 

Comments
From Jeff on Wed, Mar 21, 2007 at 19:23:17

running your toenails off is cool so don't worry about it (j.k.)

From Josh on Wed, Mar 21, 2007 at 20:45:30

hey Ally Ive decided running sucks, but its what keeps me alive. Peace!

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Easy run day before the race tomorrow.  It was supposed to be a 35 minute run, but I went running by myself during seventh period and got started a little late so I cut the run short so I could be back before practice started.  I ran for 26 minutes, and it was painful. I just ran around the neighborhoods by the school and it was neat just being able to go wherever I wanted.  My calves were still killing me today and so it was hard to even want to go running.  When I run fast I can't really feel my calves, but on this easy run I could feel them like none other.  I stopped once to stretch them out a little.  Overall I liked just being out by myself and being able to go wherever I wanted.  That kind of freedom is nice after so many course runs and track work. 

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From crystal on Thu, Mar 22, 2007 at 21:00:16

this comment is very interesting. i am VERY arroused!

From Ruth on Thu, Mar 22, 2007 at 21:26:28

Even though you probably won't see this 'til tomorrow, good luck at the meet too!! You'll do awesome!!

From Jeff on Thu, Mar 22, 2007 at 23:25:59

are your calves sore because of your spikes? Good luck at the races tomorrow! get it get it got it got it

Race: Pine View Invitational (1 Miles) 00:06:08
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I don't know what was up with this day.  I ran the 1600 m in the second heat (I think?) out of three.  My calves were still aching but they felt a lot better so I wasn't even too worried about my race.  I think I should have been a lot more worried because I did 9 seconds worse than last time.  I tend to run a lot harder if I am nervous anyways.  So the first lap of the mile went by really fast, in about 1:18, and I got out in front and it felt really good, but I didn't hold it and I fell back a lot in the second lap.  Nikki J even passed me once and I was ashamed because I knew I wasn't pushing it hard enough.  So my second lap was crap, and my third and fourth laps weren't much better.  I needed to focus more on my pacing and plan out the race before hand.  There was also a bit of wind, especially on the last leg of the fourth lap.  That might have brought up my time a bit, but overall I think I just wasn't into it mentally and I wasn't running it smart.  I walked off the track disappointed and embarrassed, and I didn't do even close to my best.

Race: Pine View Invitational (2 Miles) 12:57:00, Place overall: 21
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I did a lot better today than I did yesterday.  I first ran the 3200 m in the second heat.  I tried to plan it out a little bit beforehand because I thought that would be a good idea after crapping the mile yesterday.  I ran this race a lot smarter.  I started out okay and then got into a settled (but pushed) pace pretty quickly; my thoughts were to get into a spot and work my way up from girl to girl.  My plan didn't work out the way I wanted it to because I ended up running in a pretty big gap.  I did work my way around one girl and then I kept my eyes on the next girl that was about 100m in front of me for the rest of the time.  I ran the mile in a decent pace but I didn't push it too hard because last time thats what I did and I died on the fifth lap.  The fifth lap was good to me this time and I felt like I was going at a constant pace for most of the race.  I had a hard time pushing it in at the end because my legs were sore and worked and I just didn't feel like I had enough energy to sprint.  Overall it was a good race, improved by 17 seconds, but I still feel kind of disappointed that I'm not faster than I am.  I know it is kind of a harsh thought but I feel like I am one of the slow girls and I am very unsatisfied with myself. 

The 800 was sort of an adventure... I haven't run this race since I was a freshman so it was kind of a new experience.  Ruthie gave me some pointers on how to run it before the race started and let me wear her racing flats.  I ran in the first heat (slow heat) and I took the lead from the start.  I ran the first lap fairly fast and felt myself slowing down after I started coming around the second time.  I kept telling myself to push it harder because I had less than a lap left, but I my distance-running self didn't like that idea.  I kept trying to speed it up but it was hard, especially because my legs still felt a little overworked.  I got passed right about at the start of the last 100 meters and ended up second in my heat.  I wasn't really disappointed in this race but I sure wasn't proud.  I didn't really know what to think of my time and walked off the track thinking, "hmm that was interesting".  It was fun just jumping in and running it but I still feel unsatisfied with myself. 

Comments
From J-Free on Sat, Mar 24, 2007 at 21:06:33

Don't get to discouraged ally. Keep puting in good practises, setting goals, and being smart and I know things will come together. you are awsome!

From Sasha Pachev on Sat, Mar 24, 2007 at 21:13:08

Some thoughts: first congratulations on a PR. In order to improve, you will need to be more consistent in training. Start with putting in more easy miles. I will join your coach in bugging you about quality warm-up and cool-down. They should be at least 2 miles each. This will take care not only of injury prevention, but also will help you build your endurance. Also, it is very important to be consistent. You should not end a day until you've run at least 6 miles total. This means if it is 11 PM on a cold nasty stormy day and you are at 3 miles for the day, you go out for another 3 to reach your goal. Going more is fine if you feel good, but a working day (Mon-Sat) should never end until you've run 6.

The fact that you could open with a 1:18 lap thinking you were running a mile means that with proper endurance you should be running no slower than 5:30. That endurance will come primarily from building a quality base, and then to follow up, tempo runs, and moderate amount of sharpening speedwork.

From Ruth on Sun, Mar 25, 2007 at 18:52:57

You really are awesome, Ally, I really love being able to train with you, you've been such a great running buddy this whole year and I'll miss you SO much next year. I love you! (Look at my response to your comment on Saturday):)

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am- met ruth up at the school at 5:30, ran two warm up laps then headed to arctic circle (3 mi).  I noticed that right under my right calf is really sore, and the left side of my left calf.  As I ran my left leg felt better but my right leg felt worse. 

afternoon- had nothing to do during seventh period so I ran home (1 mi) and then chilled for a minute. Then had my mom drop me back off at the school for practice.  I ran 2 warm up laps, then a big grass loop (.5 mi) and then we started on our speedwork.  We did two sets of five 200m sprints with a 100 m jog in between. I was supposed to be aiming for 40 seconds. My first set went like so:

1- 37 sec

2- 39 sec

3- 39 sec

4- 40 sec

5- 41 sec

I'm not sure if thats exactly accurate, but thats the jist of it. My second set:

1- 37 sec (ran in spikes)

2- 36 sec (changed out of spikes and ran this in my regular shoes)

3- 39 sec

4- 38 sec

5- 39 sec

I tried running in spikes on the last set but I decided that I don't really know how to run in them correctly and that they are probably doing me more damage than good (plus I hate them), so I changed back into my normal shoes and still did pretty well.  I felt like I wasn't doing a stupid i-ran-the-first-lap-really-fast-and-now-i-am-slow-for-the-rest-of-the-repeats thing, and it felt good to be consistent.  Doing 200s was sort of an adventure also, because it is such a short distance.  After I did a cool down around the school (I'm guessing a little more than .5?). Overall it was a pretty good workout, I felt good today. 

 

Comments
From Sasha Pachev on Mon, Mar 26, 2007 at 19:11:17

Good job putting in the extra miles. Spikes should be approached with caution, and avoided whenever possible, especially at a young age. My injury rate decreased quite a bit when I stopped wearing them altogether.

From J-Free on Mon, Mar 26, 2007 at 23:04:29

very consistent. your second half was the same or faster than the first half, good job!

From Ally on Tue, Mar 27, 2007 at 00:28:02

I think I am going to up my easy miles a bit, that definitely sounds like a good idea, and thanks Jeff, good job to you too!

From Ruth on Tue, Mar 27, 2007 at 00:47:12

Great job today! Lots of miles... and fun times? Thanks for coming out in the mornings to run with me! It really is fun and it is easier to deprive myself of sleep when there's someone counting on me coming. Love you!

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Anaerobic threshold today.  Ran during seventh period by myself so I could come home and hang out with my Australian family.  I ran a 2 lap warm-up and then headed out to dogpound (4mi).  The three middle miles were the threshold miles.  Running it by myself was different because I had no one to keep my sights on.  It was pretty windy today, I generally love running in the wind because I don't focus as much on myself and I feel a bit more free.  The wind didn't bother me until I turned right at the dogpound, then it got a little hard to run against.  Mid-way up the first hill there was a massive onslaught of wind and I felt like I was inching my way slowly up the hill.  It eased up a little on the second hill but it was still pretty windy.  My time was 18:19, 4 seconds slower than the first time I ran this.  I jogged back up to school and went on a cool down, 2 miles on middle school run.  Overall I felt pretty good today except for leg soreness.

Comments
From Dave Holt on Wed, Mar 28, 2007 at 08:28:46

Good work Ally. It seems that you are a little down, thinking your times (races) should be faster. Don't worry, it will come. As a matter of fact it already is. Under 13 is a big deal. Now just keep focusing on good workouts and mileage and keep pushing in the races.

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am- met ruthie up at the high school at 5:30 for a nice morning run.  warmed up with 2 laps around the track, stretched a little and then we headed to arctic circle (3mi).  my left foot was hurting pretty bad until i got warmed up a bit and then i couldn't feel it as much.  We took it really easy today because of the track meet tomorrow.  It was a bit chilly but not bad; i wore long spandex and a jacket.  It was nice running at a slower pace.

afternoon- best run ever.  we were in hurricane for region solo and ensemble, so after we performed me and ruthie went on a run and kept track of miles thanks to her sweet watch.  We ran two warm up laps on the track and then headed out for a wherever-the-heck-we-want five miler.  My left foot has been acting very stupidly, it hurts on the left side on the top and sometimes i have to limp run because of it, especially when i turn left.  the run was awesome though; we ran past some horses, over a wooden bridge, through an orchard, and as we were turned around at our designated (by a cone) turnaround point the wind hit us and it was raining pretty good.  We ran back through the orchard in the rain and came back to hurricane high school.  there was stick that had gone all the way through ruth's shoe.    

Comments
From Ruth on Wed, Mar 28, 2007 at 22:19:22

Allie you are so cool. Yo. Try icing your foot...it could help?

From Frey aka Jeff on Wed, Mar 28, 2007 at 23:21:09

I have some bad news for you, every turn on the track is a left turn ;) Get that foot taken care of.

Good luck tomorrow!

Race: Red Rock Invitational (1 Miles) 06:09:00, Place overall: 3, Place in age division: 3
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Today was not my day.  I ran the 1600m after running a slow 2 miles by myself before the meet and a 3 lap warm up at the meet.  Got new shoes today (asics 2120) and I ran this race in them.  They hurt a little because of the newness but were better than my other shoes would have been.  My left foot still hurts pretty bad, I keep getting told it should ease up because I got new shoes, so here's hoping.  It was a little windy but my time was pitiful even for there being wind.  One second slower than last meet where there was harder wind, and 10 seconds slower than my PR (which wasn't incredibly hard for me to get at the time...)

Grass loop warm-up (.5 mi) and then the 3200, which was worse.  Ruth paced me and I wore her racing flats.  I felt pretty fast, and I felt good like I was really workin it and that I was doing better.  The wind was gone and I felt like I was gonna make a good time.  I had moments where it was hard to keep my pace but overall I felt better than I usually do in the 2-mile, and I didn't absolutely die on the fifth lap.  When I finished I was actually surprised at my time and I couldn't talk to anyone for at least five or six minutes (I actually yelled at Kareena), and thats why when ruth said "let's run the 4x4!"  i was completely up for it because i felt like i had a choice of either throwing something really hard at someone or running a lap really hard to get rid of my anger.  I forgot to do my cool down after but who cares, i am done.

Comments
From Dave Holt on Fri, Mar 30, 2007 at 08:46:36

Sometimes its one of those days. The mile was nothing to be ashamed of. That wind is tough. On the two, I know you were working, but I think you would have gone faster if you were racing someone - of course it was a race, but it almost seemed like a time trial for you, with Ruth pacing. You're ready for some quicker times. We'll get a good week and a half of workouts and mileage in and you'll run well at the next meet. 4-5 miles Friday. 8 miles Saturday.

From Ruth on Fri, Mar 30, 2007 at 09:34:33

Really Allie, I think that you did well for having to turn left on that bum foot every curve. I'm glad I got to run with you and I'm excited for you to push me at practice next week. I do wish that we had run the 4x4, though, it would've been fun!!!

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I didn't run at all today.  I was planning on running six after school but I got tied up and by the time I had time I was in trouble and had to eat dinner.  I thought maybe it was a good idea after all to take the day off to give my foot some time to heal a little, however I still feel pretty guilty. 

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From christi on Sat, Mar 31, 2007 at 00:12:15

Don't beat yourself up too much about not running today. Maybe you're body was telling you something (like rest me- hee hee) By the way I LOVE the pic of you & your lucky teeth. What a great portrait photographer you have!

From Ruth on Sat, Mar 31, 2007 at 01:13:01

Its okay Ally! Your foot probably liked the day off. You still on for an 8 miler tomorrow or do you think you'll go shorter to rest your foot again? Oh, and do you want to come over for any sessions of conference? We have TONS of goodies and there are only 3 of us to eat them!

From Ally on Sat, Mar 31, 2007 at 21:19:38

thanks christi, and if you ever need a photographer i'll let you use mine,(his name is paint)

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I tried going out for an 8-miler this morning but I didn't get a half mile up the road before I turned around and walked home.  My foot is hurting and I can't run on it right.  I am hoping I will be able to run okay by Monday.

Comments
From Ruth on Sat, Mar 31, 2007 at 22:24:12

Me too, are you up for mornings or are you going to just do afternoon

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a.m.- met ruthie and green up at the track at 5:30, ran a two lap warm up and headed to arctic circle (3mi).  My foot is not good at all, it started hurting by the end of my warm up and was doing significantly worse by the middle of my run. 

 

afternoon- two lap warm up, my foot wasn't doing any better.  I ran around barefoot in the softball field for a while, probably getting in a good half mile.  My foot is awkward to run on and it feels really weak.  I am icing it right now, probably for about 15- 20 min.

Comments
From Breanna on Mon, Apr 02, 2007 at 20:16:53

Ally,

Sorry about your foot. Injuries are no fun. Do you think it is muscle or bone?

From Ruth on Mon, Apr 02, 2007 at 21:59:07

From Ruth on Mon, Apr 02, 2007 at 22:01:13

Whoops.

Anyway, good job for sticking with it today! Your heart and perseverance are such and inspiration!!! ;) Hope your foot gets happier really fast!

From Ruth on Thu, Apr 05, 2007 at 19:44:43

I miss you.

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foot was feeling a little better until i ran on an awkward slope and then it came back.  ran to catherine's then up to the park and back home.

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I didn't run at all this day

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banned from running until monday

 

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banned

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banned.  looks like i got in a good five mile week.  wahoo.

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From ruth on Fri, Apr 06, 2007 at 01:07:00

Way to go anyway, plus I was thinking about it and it is better that you got an owie earlier in the season than later like in XC. I love you and miss running with you! :-)

From Dave Holt on Fri, Apr 06, 2007 at 09:19:48

Who is this idiot that has BANNED you! What Ruth said is just exactly what I was thinking. You'll be feeling a bit better by Monday and then we'll get you back into it.

From Jeff Fre on Fri, Apr 06, 2007 at 17:07:48

Hard times don't last but tough people do!

From Ruth on Fri, Apr 06, 2007 at 19:06:28

True dat.

From Dave Holt on Mon, Apr 09, 2007 at 09:11:46

Ally that was a very nice comment at a time when I really needed it. Thanks.

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Ran a big grass loop, foot pain, walked a little grass loop, ran another big grass loop, more foot pain.  It is healing but is not better yet.

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Didn't run at all even though there was a track meet.  Small confession:  It has been nice having a break from track, stresswise and all.  It let me get a lot of stuff done with a lot less to worry about.  Although I think I am about done with this pathetic little break of mine.  I feel lazy and not as healthy.  I feel like one of "those" people, you know, the people who don't run and I feel lame because I am not out there working my butt off every day.  Hopefully I can get back into it by the end of this week.

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From Jeff on Sun, Apr 15, 2007 at 22:50:24

I hope you feel better so you can get running again this week.

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Back at it! Ran chuck-a-rama, it was hard but it feels good to run again.

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Ran dogpound by myself.  It was hard for me again and kind of hot.  My hip flexor feels a little weak, like it is vulnerable but I haven't had any pain for while.  I could feel my foot just a little bit but not bad at all.  Its good to be running again!

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From Ruthie on Thu, Apr 19, 2007 at 01:42:05

YIPEE! I'm so glad you're back running, I've missed you! Handsprings all the way, my homie!

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Meet in Moapa today, I didn't run anything because I haven't been up and training for long.  I did randomly decide to throw the shotput (22' 8") and the discus (53' 9").  I ran two warm up laps on the track with the team and then ran around randomly with some people, so I probably got in a mile.

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I intended on running all day but never found the time.

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Ran down riverside dr, turned right on mall drive and ran all the way up until red cliffs drive.  turned right and ran down to 2450, all the way down that street and then home.  Im not sure how far that was exactly but i knew it was in between 3 and 5 miles.  I felt really good today, the weather was AWESOME for running. 

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From ruth on Fri, Apr 20, 2007 at 18:45:34

Truly, the weather was perfect: just a bit cool and overcast with a little breeze. Ah, if only every day was that perfect. Instead we have triple-digit weather to look forward to! Yay for heat exhaustion. Do you want to run together on a 8-9 miler tomorrow? If yes, what time?

From Ally on Sat, Apr 21, 2007 at 02:02:20

Hey ruthie, I would love to go with you but I think you forgot that I just barely started training again so right now an eight miler would pretty much kill me. I'll probably only go five or six, so sorry maybe next time!

From Ruth on Sat, Apr 21, 2007 at 02:39:33

Oh man...I'm sorry too!

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Didn't run today because I wasn't feeling good.

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Grass loops! 

1. 5:27, pushed it a little, but it wasn't bad at all

big grass loop jog

2. 5:37, felt like I was working a lot harder but got a worse time

small grass loop jog

3. 5:42, felt again like I was working harder but still did worse, wanted to puke

small grass loop jog

4. 5:35, feeling a little better

small grass loop jog, stretch with team, big grass loop jog.

I was running on an extremely globbed peanut butter and jelly sandwhich along with cottage cheese and wheat thins and also about 8 gummy orange sugar things which were good but painful later. 

Comments
From Ruth on Wed, Apr 25, 2007 at 00:10:22

Allie- I'm so glad you're getting back running, though I wish you'd quit running during 7th hour so I could run with you for once. Gosh. Are you going to start up mornings soon? I miss running with people-I noticed today when I ran w/Holt that it is really nice to run with somebody-so you should run with me more!!

From Jeff Fre on Wed, Apr 25, 2007 at 01:49:13

That food put all together and then running sounds gross. I am glad you are running too and I think you should run after school even though I can't talk to you girls or I'm in big trouble!

From Dave Holt on Wed, Apr 25, 2007 at 09:46:25

Good to have you back running Ally. Although it is kind of throwing you in the fire, let's have you race tonight and see how it goes.

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MW= my watch CW= coach's watch

Five 300m repeats.

1. mw 60, cw 60

2. mw 62, cw 60

3. mw 62, cw 60

4. mw 62, cw 62 cheerleaders got in the way!!

5. mw 61, cw 60

Each time I felt like I was doing a lot worse so I would try to push it to get an okay time but I actually wasn't doing that much worse anyway.

2 mile cool down, middle school run with ruth.  It was blazing hot today, this cool down felt like death.  I felt heavy and weak.

Comments
From Ruth on Tue, May 01, 2007 at 08:47:00

Hey! Great job, those times were pretty consistent! It was fun to run with you!

From Dave Holt on Tue, May 01, 2007 at 09:36:37

Ally, it was great having you back out with the team. And, again, great workout!

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Dogpound with Ruth.  Had a MAJOR mental block today.  It was still pretty hot outside even though it was overcast.  I felt heavy, tired and weak and I had to keep stopping.  I knew I could run a lot better than I did today but I couldn't get my mind to make my body go faster.

Comments
From Dave Holt on Wed, May 02, 2007 at 14:08:54

You need to start looking at running with the team as a positive - use their energy and build on it.

From Ruth on Wed, May 02, 2007 at 20:21:41

Stick with it, I know you can get over that mental block...though it was fun to run circles around you...Yipee!

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Race: Region Track at PVHS (1 Miles) 00:05:45, Place overall: 7
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Insane race today.  It was pretty hot outside but I felt like I prepared well by staying hydrated.  I was really nervous for this race so I actually planned out splits and even what I needed to run each 100 meters in to meet my goal (5:49).  I ditched the looking-at-my-watch-every-lap plan and ended up getting a better time anyway. I beat some girls who have been beating me all year so that upped my esteem!  I guess I just really wanted it today.  Afterwards I got a bad headache and puked a couple times (heat exhaustion?) and I am nervous for my race tomorrow.

Comments
From Ruthie on Wed, May 09, 2007 at 22:54:05

GREAT JOB TODAY ALLY! Seriously, you had that PR coming! Time to take off tons of time off in the 3200m and go crazy in the 800m! I heart you!

From christi on Thu, May 10, 2007 at 00:49:42

Congrats! As my husband says if you don't puke you didn't push it hard enough- (yeah, he's crazy) Your pic w/ lucky teeth still cracks me up- I love it!

From Jeff on Thu, May 10, 2007 at 00:54:17

Way to go, you did awsome! Good luck tomorrow, don't leave anything out there.

From Jeff on Thu, May 10, 2007 at 01:04:01

"BYU Hawaii currently participates in eleven varsity sports" Straight from the web site. byuh.edu

From Dave Holt on Thu, May 10, 2007 at 09:49:22

Beautiful run yesterday. Reminded me of early in the xc season. Get hydrated well today as it is going to be a real burner. I told you you can run with them!

From Sasha Pachev on Fri, May 11, 2007 at 14:54:49

Congratulations on the effort and the PR. 5:45 is a very good level. However, I believe your potential is much higher, especially in longer races. To reach it would require some training discipline, though. Like most high schoolers, you will benefit very much from a solid aerobic base, something that is very typical of a high school runner to neglect. I would recommend for the start to set up a rule for yourself that the day does not end, you do not go to sleep in other words until you've run at least 5 miles for the day. After a couple of weeks, make it 6, then 7, 8, 9, etc. If you can do this for a year, it is very likely that 5:45 will become your 5 K pace, and your mile time will be under 5:20.

Race: Region Track at Pine View (2 Miles) 00:13:00, Place overall: 7
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I didn't do terribly well in the two mile, I mean I tried hard but I didn't want it  as bad as I wanted it for the mile so I ended up with 13:00, which isn't even a PR but not horrible.  I also ran the 800 , which isn't "my race" if you know what I mean, and ended up in second to last with a two fifty something time. 

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Ran three miles easy after my AP Music Theory test.  Ran from my house to mall drive, all the way up to 450 N turning right and then back down 2450 to my house.  It was pretty hot today.  I stopped a few times to walk.  It was meant to be a relax run and it was nice except for the heat.  I felt a weird pain in my upper right back that made it a little harder to breathe also. 

Comments
From Ruth on Tue, May 15, 2007 at 00:28:19

Man the heat today was totally killer, yuk yuk. I can't wait 'till Cross Country! Hey, did you ask Holt if you can come on the State Trip? Or are you not wanting to come, esp. since that would mean missing the Spring Choir Concert? I heard Nikki J is going... but that doesn't make much sense... have you heard anything?

From Jeff on Tue, May 15, 2007 at 13:55:40

I saw you running by the Boulevard. I didn't know if it was you for sure but I guess it was. good job

From tolmanator on Tue, May 15, 2007 at 14:46:40

i saw you running and i honked but you didnt wave to me i was hurt. no i wasnt really but ya the heat yesterday sucked way bad. just make sure you are drinking alot of water cause the sun will drain you completely

From Ally on Wed, May 16, 2007 at 01:53:15

Yeah I don't think I can miss the Spring concert and no i haven't heard anything about what Nikki's doing, I don't understand what goes on in her head any more than you do.

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Didn't run today, but I passed my lifeguarding class finally!  And watched the jazz game.

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Hospital run from my house.  I wanted to run seven to see if I could still do it, so I woke up at seven and ran because it is senior sluff day today.  I stopped at PVHS for the bathroom and I was all confused because there were cars there but then I realized there is school today.  The next time I really stopped was at the hospital, even though I briefly stopped at a stoplight but that doesn't count.  I was planning on run/walking up foremaster but I ran all the way up without stopping!  I stopped for a minute at the top to catch my breath and ran the rest of the way home.  I did a lot better than I thought I would today for not having run for a week.  It felt good too.

Comments
From Fre on Mon, May 21, 2007 at 21:37:18

Great senior sluff day today Ally! 7 miles is a long way for not running for a week, good job.

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Jeff was going to pick me up but couldn't find my house so I started bookin it to practice.  I got lost on the way and ended up being really late anyway but I figure that including getting lost that I ran about 2 miles on the way to practice.  Jeff and Amanda were late to practice too because they were looking for my house so I ran with them on the trails by bloomington hills for 5.5 miles.  Towards the end I was absolutely dying and giving everything i had just to keep going. 

Comments
From Fre on Sat, Jun 02, 2007 at 00:15:52

I know where your house is now! Good job at the end, you did great.

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Killer!  We ran a mile warm up to the bottom of Webb Hill, stopped, then ran a timed run (1 mile) to the top by the towers.  MAJOR MAJOR UPHILL.  It was really hard but fun doing something other than a distance run or repeated hills.  I got about 10:30 stopping once for about 15 seconds.  Afterwards we ran back down, got a drink and ran half way up again.  Then a one mile cool down back to where we met.  Overall I really had fun running this day!

Comments
From Ruthie on Sat, Jun 02, 2007 at 17:41:50

Way to go! That hill is pain. You did a great job and it was fun to see you!

What is our WB team's name? I think it might be Roadkill, but I'm not sure...

From Ally on Sun, Jun 03, 2007 at 01:34:33

heck if i know!

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Wasatch Back practice today.  I had half a gu for fun beforehand just to see how I took to them.  Ran by myself mostly today, at first I tried to keep a short distance behind Monty but it didn't last for long.  We did the trails by Bloomington Hills again and stopped at the trailhead by the Dixie Center for short break.  I cut my finger trying to get out of the bathroom.  There were scary tractors on the trail so I waited for Amanda and Fenja and we decided to go around onto Riverside drive instead.  So I did that and met back up with trail later, so I added .1 because I figure thats how much I extended it.  I did a lot better than last week on this run even though it was still kind of tough.  When I got home I felt pretty sick, I think from the gu, but I felt better after a short nap!

Comments
From Decker on Tue, Jun 05, 2007 at 00:05:38

Nice job Ally! Well see you later!

From Jeff on Tue, Jun 05, 2007 at 01:09:24

Nice running today! :)

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Took my sister in law Hazel running.  We ran two laps around the temple and walked around it twice.

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Webb Hill again!  1 mile warm up, once up web hill, half way down and the top half up again, and then down halfway and up the top half once again.  Going up all the way was harder than it was last time, I think maybe because I have been having bad sleeping habits and not getting hydrated enough.  The last time up the top half of the hill I felt good and went a lot faster.  On the way back down to the bottom of the hill I had a monstrous sideache but it get better as I ran on.  1 mile (I cheated by cutting through the golf course, but still counting it as a mile) back to the church where we met! (I took Hazel running again this morning so I added an extra .5 mi)

Comments
From Fre on Thu, Jun 07, 2007 at 13:58:06

Good job on that hill. We will be running down a hill like that I think at wasatch.

From The Beast on Thu, Jun 07, 2007 at 21:05:53

You are pretty good at those hills! Love you!

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I didn't know how long this run was but Decker put 6.5 so I did too.  We ran 30 min on a pretty intense uphill in this place out past silver reef.  I stopped to walk for about 30 seconds at 15:00 and then Jake Decker caught up with me so I started running with him.  I ran with him until the 30 min was up and it helped a lot having someone to run with on such a hard run.  We rested at 30 min, turned around and flew back, stopping once to get a drink in the creek. 

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Same thing we do every monday.  I ran with Decker and RJ until Decker left us at the trailhead and then I just ran with RJ.  It was still hard, I don't think I would have done well had I not had these two kids with me, having someone run with you is definitely helpful. 

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FIRST DAY OF XC... except I'm not in xc anymore... but I guess I am still allowed to be excited?  We ran Washington Parkway, I didn't stop at all but I was going pretty lazily along.  I didn't run with anyone, except for babyface for about a quarter mile and then he stopped, but thats ok because he is just so cute, right?

Comments
From Fre on Tue, Jun 12, 2007 at 23:53:05

He is cute.

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Played shuffleboard.  Lost three times, won twice.  I probably shouldn't make bets when playing shuffleboard.

Comments
From Sasha Pachev on Thu, Jun 14, 2007 at 19:14:51

Yes, and even better, you should run instead.

From Ruth on Thu, Jun 14, 2007 at 20:59:47

Sorry you didn't play curling instead... I could've guessed that one! I still love you. Who's babyface? If it's ethan, he is cute.

From Ally on Fri, Jun 15, 2007 at 02:01:32

well i think i am allowed my shuffleboard break, and yes it is ethan. i am going to marry him someday, i have elder brother consent

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Ran Sandberg's Pond with PVXC.  Ashley Judd ran with me for the first half but dropped back for the second.  I felt weak and tired today, probably just from lack of sleep.

Comments
From Ruth on Thu, Jun 14, 2007 at 21:00:34

That pond smells. Get more sleep. And more party time with me and 'Manda.

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Same run we do every monday.  I ran with Ruth Zac and RJ right behind Josh Jeff and Bake until we got to the first big hill and then I dropped back. Took a rest stop at the trailhead by the Dixie Center.  Ran last two miles by myself until Ross Decker came and helped me pick up my pace for the rest of the way. Overall it was a pretty okay run, though I did get a gnat in my eye and I think I might have inhaled one. 

Comments
From The beast on Mon, Jun 18, 2007 at 13:41:07

Good run sis! You are going to do awesome for the wasatch relay. I love you!

From Ruthie on Mon, Jun 18, 2007 at 15:07:02

Yummo... gnats. Awesome job this morning, sorry I didn't wait until you guys got back, but I have cousins at my house. Sounds like you got some good protein to start out your day.

From Maria on Mon, Jun 18, 2007 at 15:18:49

Ha! I thought I was the only routinely swallowing small bugs (not sure if they're gnats or what). Glad I have company here. It's pretty gross, but hardly harmful. It's just annoying when you're running tempo, breathing pretty hard, and they fly right into the back of your throat. Nothing compared with the bee that bit Deena Kastor's throat during the marathon!

From Fre on Mon, Jun 18, 2007 at 16:16:27

Don't let those gnats make you gfat.

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To the tortoise gate with PVXC.  Didn't feel great today but didn't feel too bad.  Ran with Fenja for a little bit, ran by myself for most of the way and ran with Holt for the part that was probly going to be hardest, so that helped.  It was hard for four miles, lots of hills and the dirt didn't help.  Good workout though.  Then took Kenny running at the top of the Black Hill.  We ran about a half mile on a gradual uphill and then back down. 

Comments
From Ruthie on Tue, Jun 19, 2007 at 20:56:17

Hey crazy! Sounds like you had about the same type of a run as I had today - I can't believe we actually ran straight into each other... talk about weirdos :-) I thought Kenny Mickey-Rooney couldn't run... is he ok after running a mile with you? Are you nervous or excited for this weekend!? Or both!?

From Ally on Wed, Jun 20, 2007 at 01:54:54

I am so way excited for this weekend! I am not nervous... yet. Ken just wanted to try running because he hasn't in so long and yeah I think he is okay. I am so sad I missed your party today but we are gonna partay partay partay this weekend at WBR!

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WBR practice today.  Was supposed to be repeats of 1:00 intervals ran at 10k race pace with 1:00 jog in between.  I don't know what kind of pace I was going at but I tried pretty hard and did pretty well considering I had eaten a peanut butter and jelly sandwhich a half hour before.  I made home made root beer too for the first time ever and it was reheheally good. Today wasn't that bad, kind of a fun workout even though I didn't really have anyone to run with when I was running the fast minute intervals.  I am getting real excited for the WBR!! 

Comments
From Fre on Thu, Jun 21, 2007 at 23:37:28

WBR=COOL. Good luck. hopefully We can see you up there.

Race: Wasatch Back Relay 00:00:00
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12.600.0012.60

First day of the Wasatch Back Relay!

Run 1 was 6.9 miles on Leg 6, rated very hard even though it didn't seem like it should be.  First mile and half was a gradual uphill and one kind of tough hill.  I passed an ultra-er guy and a guy that said he was a biker not a runner.  There was about 3 or so miles of intense downhill after that on dirt with switchbacks and not very good footing.  I passed about four people on the way down.  When I got to the bottom my legs felt a little fatigued but not bad.  The finish was farther than I thought it was going to be though but I still pushed to the end.  I passed two more people after the hill and overall I felt like I did a good job on this run.

Biked some to loosen up my legs.

Run 2 was a night run on Leg 18.  Started at about 11:00 pm, I have never run this late at night before! This run was 5.7 miles and rated Hard.  It was harder than my first run, very hilly.  It seems like it is a lot easier to run at night however because it is nice and cool and you can't see the hills you are running up.  I think I passed about eight people on this run.  There were a lot of intense hills and one ginormous hill at the end.  I felt like I pushed it hard and did well again.  It is fun running at night even though I did get a little spooked.

Race: Wasatch Back Relay day 2 00:00:00
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Last leg of WBR!  Leg number 30, 3.6 miles long and rated Easy.  Started out kind of fast but I slowed down a little after a bit.  This run was fun, it felt like cross-country all over again.  Started out on dirt then went into some neighborhoods and finished by a school.  I passed nine people on this run.  It was nice running an easy one after two hard ones, and my legs didn't feel completely shot yet either by this time. 

Overall I think my favorite run was probably the night run, because it was something I had never really experienced before.  The whole WBR was just really an adventure and I definitely want to do another relay sometime, maybe someday an ultra. 

Comments
From Ruthie on Sun, Jun 24, 2007 at 19:59:48

Way to go Allie! You really did a fantabulous job, especially how you ran those hard runs so well! And beat me on your second leg - even when I was biking! You're amazing and we definitely need to do this again next year. I'm glad I got to run with you and the pals and party on!

From Logan on Sun, Jun 24, 2007 at 22:25:16

Soar Feet took 24th place overall and 7th place in the open - mixed division. It was a fun time and it was nice to chat with you for just a little bit. Nice job with your team as well.

From Kareena on Tue, Jun 26, 2007 at 10:34:44

How did the girls team do overall in the wbr?

From J-Free on Wed, Jun 27, 2007 at 17:04:23

Way to go! Runner 6 is always the best.

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I ran around 6:30pm and it was really hot!!  Didn't run a lot though.  I ran through some neighborhoods and around the DSC campus.  Run time was probably 23 minutes ish.  So I probably didn't run quite 3 miles but I tried.

Comments
From RJ on Wed, Jul 04, 2007 at 01:32:33

Do you live by DSC now?

From Ruthie on Thu, Jul 05, 2007 at 11:31:37

You should come to XC more - we miss you!

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I guess this was my initial "getting back into shape" run.  Met up with PVHS XC and ran Washington Parkway,  Ran with Rob for the first mile and a little bit, then ran the rest alone.  I stopped to walk a bit because of a mix of out-of-shapedness and mentality.  So it was kind of hard today but hopefully this will make it easier to run for the rest of the week!

Comments
From Jeff on Mon, Jul 09, 2007 at 14:39:13

I hope you get over your out of shapeness and mentality. You will be fine!

From RJ on Mon, Jul 09, 2007 at 21:29:10

Ya, like jeff said. You shouldn't be mental.

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Ran with PVXC again.  Did the Washington loop, from Washington Elem. to Zions bank and down that other one road back to the elem. school.  Ran with Fenja most of the way.  It was a recovery run day so it was just a nice run.  I stopped once at the top of the firestation hill to wait for Fenja, cuz she was feeling sick. 

Comments
From Jeff on Tue, Jul 10, 2007 at 10:35:49

I bet we were typing our blogs at the same time!

From Ally on Tue, Jul 10, 2007 at 10:36:32

Dude we totally were I just left you a comment...

From Jeff on Tue, Jul 10, 2007 at 10:37:32

I just read the comment and came back to yours!

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I keep not wanting to wake up to go to XC, so I woke up a couple hours later and went to the gym and ran 5 miles on the treadmill.  My running time was 39:00, which evens out to be 7:48 minute miles I think??  If I did that right then thats faster than I usually run.  But it is a lot cooler in the gym and I didn't use any incline so maybe that is why.  I burned 585 calories, wahoooo.

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Missed XC again and I didn't feel like going to the gym so I just ran in the heat.  Left a little past noon.  Ran down past the temple and old hospital and down to 700 south. Turned left, ran down to river road, turned left, ran up to Fab Freddie's and stopped for a drink and to cool off.  Then ran down 100 south until I got back to 200 east then just ran back to my house.  It was really hot but I think I did okay, and I only stopped once which is really good improvement since Monday.  I left my watch running at Freddie's so I am guessing my running time was about 35 minutes.  I am guessing I ran about four miles, I think I'll clock it later.

Just remembered, hip flexor was acting up a lot yesterday but it felt okay today, so it was okay during my run but I did some strengthening exercises afterward

 

Comments
From Ruth on Fri, Jul 13, 2007 at 16:46:51

Hey! You're crazy to run in the heat of the day!! I love you!

From Sasha Pachev on Fri, Jul 13, 2007 at 17:02:35

Good training this week so far.

From Jeff Fre on Sat, Jul 14, 2007 at 20:57:18

NOT THE HIP FLEXOR! I hope it was just that once and it's not serious. Good job running, even in the middle of the day by yourself, good job.

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I went on the foremaster six miler but I was such a big wussie today that I am only counting five miles.  The first two miles I felt great and then I kept stopping and each time I started running again I felt heavy and more sluggish.  And then I started feeling sick and started being an even bigger wuss and so I walked backwards up foremaster hill instead of running it.  Then my mouth got all parched and I felt dehydrated so I walked some more.  I probably walked about a full mile this run.  I think my suckiness of today has to do with that ice cream I ate last night, how I didn't eat anything before my run today, how hot it was, how I am not in the shape I would sometimes like to think I am, and how sometimes I am a baby when it comes  to hard runs.  Overall this run pretty much kicked my butt!

Comments
From The Beast on Sun, Jul 15, 2007 at 12:48:02

Wow! Ally you are getting more miles than me lately! Thats awesome that your still running though. Don't worry about having sucky runs I always have them.

From RJ on Sun, Jul 15, 2007 at 18:29:13

I didn't know that's how you spell wuss.

From j-free on Tue, Jul 17, 2007 at 00:05:19

Just remember that you have lucky teeth.

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It was one of those days where you wake up and say "I'll run later" but never find enough will to actually do it.

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Woke up on time and ran with PVXC.  Ran to the turtle gate and back. I ran with Haley Frodsham for a while and then ran by myself the rest of the way.  I felt really good today!  Usually that run seems a lot longer than it seemed today.  It was a bit more humid out but it was still a lot cooler than running in the middle of the day, so I think that helped a lot. 

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From Ruth on Tue, Jul 17, 2007 at 10:50:49

It was awesome to see you again today - you amaze me with your running in the afternoon! Much better for you to party with us in the mornings! : ) (Today's run was actually 4.2 miles if you care.)

From fre on Tue, Jul 17, 2007 at 20:09:16

Way to run! Haley says thanks for running with her, it felt good.

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Today was a really good run.  I ran with PVXC again on the dogpound loop.  I ran by myself most of the way and wasn't too far behind Decker.  I felt great on the first few miles and the last couple were hard because of the hills so I slowed down a bit and Decker got farther ahead, but I was still running good.  I felt sick afterwards I think because of what I ate yesterday.  Hip flexor is feeling good, I've been doing strengthening excersizes so hopefully it doesn't give me a problem again. 

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From Decker on Thu, Jul 19, 2007 at 01:32:05

Nice Running! I saw you running behind me and it made me run faster. Your hip flexor has been hurting?

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Ran with PVXC again.  Started out with an easy 2.5 ish miler, we were supposed to run with a buddy.  Ruth was my buddy but apparently I smelled bad or something because she left me, so I ran with Jeff the whole way.  Thanks for being understanding Jeff.  Then we did 5 barefoot striders on a soccer field and it was fantastic and great and then we jogged back to the elementary school.  I felt good today but my knee was killing me because I bruised it on something yesterday and it hurts to bend. 

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From Ruth on Thu, Jul 19, 2007 at 23:22:50

Sorry I ditched you... you can kick me tomorrow if you want. I don't really know why I did it, I just was going with the flow of running or something. Plus I thought you were right behind me until we got to the hill and you weren't. I guess these are all just excuses 'cause I feel real bad for being so mean. I really am sorry. I love you! :)

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Ran with PVXC this morning.  Ran by myself most of the way.  We did a 5 miler through a little of the neighborhood in Washington then out on the dirt to the Washington Parkway roundabout, then out past that, jumping a couple fences until a random turnaround point, then back.  I had one major stop to rest, the others were to figure out how to get past the fences. 

Then ran on the treadmills at work after I was done working.  Ran 3.1 miles to see what it feels like to run that distance.  My time was 22:49.  It was tough trying to run fast for a distance. 

Race: Enterprise Pioneer Day Fun Run (3 Miles) 00:20:03, Place overall: 13, Place in age division: 2
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This run was on a really good course, I thought, because it was downhill most of the way.  It was really cool outside too which was nice.  I started out pretty fast and passed a couple guys and got passed by a couple guys and eased into my place.  I was trying to put a lot of effort into this race.  So I got second woman to a girl I used to beat in XC which kind of ticked me off.  She probably has trained more than me though.  Overall I felt like it was a good run.

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From Jeff on Wed, Jul 25, 2007 at 14:40:52

Good job at the race Ally! It was really fun.

From The Beast on Wed, Jul 25, 2007 at 14:55:44

Your awesome Ally! Its cool that you can still run like this after high school. Live to Run, Run to Live!

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Hills with PVXC this morning.  I ran really slow with Ashleigh to help her out a little on the way out.  The hills were okay, not too fast but I felt like they weren't sucky or anything.  I ran slow with Ashleigh on the way back too...

Afternoon- 3 miles on the treadmill.  Ran them slow, I think it took about 26:46.  Today was a good rest up day after the meet yesterday. 

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The last two days I just felt super lazy and I didn't run at all.  So today was starting out to be a day like that and then I started feeling ashamed for not being dedicated to my sport and for just being a wimp overall.  I decided to go run the sunset tire foremaster six miler run because last time I ran it that run kicked my booty, so I wanted to sort of overcome that.  I did a lot better this time and only really stopped once which was at the top of foremaster hill for a drink from the hose.  My knee had been killing me lately so I think that the two days off may have helped some because I could hardly feel it today.  I am also starting to get sick I think, which isn't good, but I will rest up and drink lots of orange juice tomorrow. 

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From fre on Sun, Jul 29, 2007 at 23:37:19

Good job being dedicated. XC FOREVER

From Ruthie on Mon, Jul 30, 2007 at 00:12:51

I love you, Ally! You are amazing to just up and run crazy 6-milers like that - hope to see you at XC some more! It's a party!

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I was planning on running a little this morning but wasn't feeling so hot when I woke up, so I decided just to rest up. 

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From Ruth on Mon, Jul 30, 2007 at 22:41:58

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

From Jeff on Tue, Jul 31, 2007 at 20:28:06

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

From amanda lusk on Mon, Aug 06, 2007 at 00:07:40

Hey i am so glad that i got a blog. I hope you keep comimg to XC in the mornings. I like it when you come. You make the mornings a little more fun.

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Been sick the past couple of days, but today I rollerbladed up and down the boulevard!  Hopefully I will run again tomorrow!

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From Ruthie on Thu, Aug 02, 2007 at 01:57:04

Hope you get better and come run with us! Ashleigh says she misses you!

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Ran after work today, in the sprinkling rain!  I went up 200 E and then up that big hill to where Red hill is, down that street and then right then ran down the boulevard, turned left randomly and back to 200 E and home.  I could feel the time I had missed running.  I really loved this run though, it was fun.  I stopped a few times though.  I am still sick but feeling a lot better.  My knee was acting up some, I hope there is nothing really wrong with it. 

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Ran four miles with PVXC in bloomington hills.  Ran by myself pretty much the whole way.  It was fun running past the places I used to go adventuring to on my bike when i was little.  Then I did an intense workout thing at the Summit with Katie Richardson.  I did the circuit for a minute and then jumped in on a class and it was hard and all the muscles in my body were shaking afterwards! 

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From Ruth on Fri, Aug 03, 2007 at 21:14:41

Sweet new pic! What meet was that? SUU? State? Way to go today - it was fun to see you!

From Ally on Sat, Aug 04, 2007 at 02:57:52

It was BYU

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I went to a spinning class this morning and it was INTENSE!!  It was really hard but I feel accomplished.  My pony tail was even dripping with sweat.  So I didn't run today but I felt like a got a good workout so I don't feel too bad about it.  It was neat being able to do something besides run and actually feel really good about myself.  I was proud of myself when I was done because I thought it was really hard.

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From Fre on Mon, Aug 06, 2007 at 19:51:11

I like the pic. Spinning sounds cool. My mom says spinning kicks your booty.

From haley :) on Mon, Aug 06, 2007 at 22:47:22

way to go.. that sounds intense! i would like to try spinning. you have a great attitude!

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Ran hills with PVXC!!  It was okay, I felt good today. I ran out with my favorite ethan ever.  I ran six hills, most of them by myself and the last one with haley pushing me. 

PM run was good too, I ran with Rob most of the way.  Finally, someone willing to do a run with me!  He got ahead of me at the end though because he wanted to beat Junior.  Overall it was hot, but I've ran in a lot hotter, so it wasn't that bad.  This run was 2 mi-ish.

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From Jeff Fre on Tue, Aug 07, 2007 at 19:48:59

Good Job running today. It's cool that you ran with my sis.

I'm excited for your party saturday, a not that your... leaving but we get to a... party :)

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Ran tortoise gate with PVXC, it was ok, the sand in the desert has gotten looser from the rain so that made it hard in some spots.  Ran with Annie for the first bit then by myself for the rest of the way...

PM- ran with PVXC from the high school to the bank and back, 2 mi. Ran with Rob out and back alone.

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From haley :) on Wed, Aug 08, 2007 at 21:59:37

good job, your awesome!! keep it up!

From Jeff on Thu, Aug 09, 2007 at 00:34:05

Good job Ally. That sand was really hard.... or soft to run in :)

From The Beast on Thu, Aug 09, 2007 at 02:00:28

It's too bad you won't be able to be racing with us anymore. Thanks for all the memories last year. Love you!

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PVXC was at a meet so I slept in this morning.  I kept telling myself all day I was gonna run later but knowing I probably wasn't going to.  So I went through my day and decided to clean instead of run, but then I said to myself "what are you doing stupid?" thinking of what a bad example I was being and went running at 9:30 even though I hate running in the dark.  The run (hospital run) was nice, cool and long and I didn't even have to stop, which was nice, and the dark was really nice too I admit. I extended the run a little, I think. I just keep thinking of all my friends at the meet and wondering how they did and I hated not being there.  It sucks thinking of missing out on everyone's accomplishments and missing out on growing with the team and with my friends.  But I hope the race was awesome and that y'all did well!

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From Ruthie on Fri, Aug 10, 2007 at 16:09:55

Thanks for wishing us well - I bet we all got at least 10 sec faster for your thoughts! Way to get out and run, even late, you're awesome!

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grass loop, then ultimate frisbee with the xc team.  it was really fun today, even though we lost brutally!  but i met some kids i didn't know and had a good time!

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From The Beast on Sat, Aug 11, 2007 at 13:05:04

Thanks for cheating occasionally yesterday it really spices up the game.

From Jeff on Sat, Aug 11, 2007 at 13:26:45

We just had an off game for our team.

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Foremaster run with PVXC this morning.  Ran with Rob the whole way! Its great having someone to run with, I love it! We went at pretty easy pace and stopped twice, once at the top of Foremaster hill and once to grab a drink from the park.  I felt pretty good today.  I leave in a week.  Tears!! :'(

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From Dave Holt on Tue, Aug 14, 2007 at 10:44:36

holt@pineview.org

We will miss you.

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Ran with PVXC this morning at eight, today was hills.  We ran to the foremaster hill by sunrise tire and did hills there.  I ran four of them, it was hard but I didn't have to stop in the middle of any hill. There and back is 3 miles but I'm not sure of the distance I covered in hills but I guessed .75.

afternoon- ran arctic circle (3 mi) and it was just great.  it was pretty hot today but not torture

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From Ruthie on Wed, Aug 15, 2007 at 00:37:36

Partying just won't be the same without you Ally. See you tomorrow at Trilogy!!! (DOUGHNUTS GALORE!)

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Did a run from my house today.  Ran up 200 E then up a huge hill, and across skyline drive, then ran south again and through Dixie college campus then back to my house.  It was a good run, a really like this one!  It was lonely of course and I'm sad that school has started because I can't really run with my friends anymore.  I am guessing this run was about 4.5, it was mostly downhill.  Total running time was 36:55, take a little for stoplights.

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From Ruth on Wed, Aug 15, 2007 at 23:45:10

I was playing hymns and singing tonight and it made me so sad that we won't play piano at lunch together anymore. :(

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Spinning class this morning at the Summit.  I did 56 min, about 18 miles.  It was tough and I was kind of wimpy through some of it but I got a real good work out.

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From Ruth on Thu, Aug 16, 2007 at 20:45:29

But that would just make me sadder because you aren't there to play it with me! "Little seeds lie fast asleep, in a row, in a row..."

From Jeff on Thu, Aug 16, 2007 at 21:25:17

Spinning sounds intense. Good work out!

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Spinning class again this morning.  It was an intro class, so a little bit easier... but still hard for me!  I did about 55 min, 14 miles.

Ran river run right after spinning class (whoa nice alliteration huh).  So the first couple miles were pretty hard because my legs were burning but overall it was just a slow long run.  I extended it a little going up and around Harts, and not through the neighborhoods.

I finished my freaking scrapbook.

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From Ruthie on Fri, Aug 17, 2007 at 19:02:18

Yes way! We logged on to the computers during Journalism for a couple of minutes at the start of class, so I hurried to put in my morning run before class had really started. Tee hee. Good thing Mr. Kreitzer likes me... : )

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I ran in Bountiful today by myself.  I ran out and around for a while, up and down a couple of big hills, then just decided to find a good hill and do hills on it because it was such a hilly place anyway!  So the hill wasn't huge but it was a pretty good size.  I did nine of those then ran around until I found the way back to my brother's house.  I have been sleeping a lot lately so I have been tired from oversleeping.  Also the altitude today was killer.

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From Ruthie on Tue, Aug 21, 2007 at 22:32:19

Man, I wish I had an OVERsleeping problem. It's really weird, lately we haven't been hanging out as much as during school, but I miss you lots already! Good job doing hills by yourself - you're amazing!

From Jeff Fre on Wed, Aug 22, 2007 at 00:23:49

I miss you too!!!!!!!!!!! We ran hills today too, good job! I was born in Bountiful. You ARE amazing!

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I am such a slacker!

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I ran in South Jordan today.  I decided to go for about 60 minutes but didn't know if I would make it because it is boring running around a place you don't know, because you can't set a course to run on or know if you can take certain roads or not.  So I ran around until I decided to stop at the Jordan River Temple and take a walk around.  Then I continued on with my run and got lost but eventually found my way back to the house having run 62 minutes.  I think getting lost helped me to run longer.

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From Ruthie on Thu, Aug 23, 2007 at 22:52:13

So Amanda and I played primary songs during lunch in memory of you (but it's just not the same... sniff... tear...). I love you! Way to keep running!!!

From Dave Holt on Fri, Aug 24, 2007 at 09:52:50

Good run. Are you headed out now? If so, enjoy and have a great life!

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Ran for fifteen minutes around turtle bay resort and on the beach, then a long time on the treadmill, then a cool down around the resort. 

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Ran from BYUH campus, turned left on the main road and then turned around after a while.  Ran about 37 minutes. About 4.25 mi.

pm. Ran from BYUH campus and turn right onto the main road this time and turned around when I got to the little chain of stores.  I wanted to go check them out, they pretty much suck.  Ran for 50 min, about 5.5 mi?

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From Ruth on Thu, Aug 30, 2007 at 07:09:09

Glad to see you're still running - what's it like to run in Hawaii? We miss you here lots. (You're probably sick of us saying that, but it's true!) I guess I should be glad to get a break, but I HATE it. You know what I mean - senior year and all, you want to do well and not take off time for stupid injuries. Good luck starting school next week!

From Dave Holt on Thu, Aug 30, 2007 at 09:43:06

HEY!

From Kerry on Thu, Aug 30, 2007 at 11:31:47

The north shore is a beautiful place, but you're probably going through a bit of an adjustment to the islands lifestyle. When my family lived in Hawaii and I was a student in Utah, I'd go visit them each summer. They'd try to keep me busy for the first few days, but it was always hard to get used to the laid-back way of life and the seeming lack of anything to do but spend time at the beach. It was always an adjustment, but I really grew to love the place. Hope you have a great experience there.

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Felt physically great but mentally blocked this morning.  Ran for 20:38 until I stopped at La'ie park and did some repeats.  I don't know the distance but these were my times:

1:45 felt good

1:42 felt good

1:47 didn't feel good

1:35 pushed myself

Cooled down for 8:16

I had another stupid running dream last night where I was trying my hardest to run faster but couldn't, so it felt good to run fast today.

p.m. ran about three more miles, just around this little town

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From Jeff on Thu, Aug 30, 2007 at 21:28:57

Hawaii Running!! I will get with the e-mail thing soon, I never e-mail but I will now. and I have dreams like that too, they are weird. Good job running!

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I didn't wake up in the morning to run because I was really tired so I was planning on going on an 8 miler after classes but I got distracted and stopped a watched the ocean for a bit and then had to go to a health appointment so I had to cut it short.

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From RJ on Sun, Sep 02, 2007 at 22:04:23

Lucky! At least you have a beach to look at. All I have is cactus to look at... and there boring to watch after the first hour.

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Didn't run today, went on the Circle Island Tour and bought myself a pillow at Wal Mart, yay!

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From Ruthie on Sun, Sep 02, 2007 at 18:47:31

Yay for pillows. And sleeping! You should email me (ruthless813@gmail.com) because it is fun! Keep running and being ultra-awesome!

From RJ on Sun, Sep 02, 2007 at 22:06:51

Doesn't stuff cost like 2.5x more over there? It better be a cool pillow.

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Ran with the BYUHXC team today.  We did repeats, (400m?) around the soccer field at 1:30 pace.  We did 8 and I was usually about a second behind on all of them.  It is nice to run with live people!

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Ran by myself for 40 minutes easy, so I just guessed 4.7 miles cuz I felt like it.

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From Ruthie on Wed, Sep 05, 2007 at 19:25:36

Way to get out and run with the team there yesterday! Are you planning on racing with them at all? That would be cool! How's life there on the island - at college?!

From Ally on Thu, Sep 06, 2007 at 03:39:49

yeah we have a race saturday, i am not going to be part of the travelling team (thats only the top 5) but i will get to do all the races on oahu. College life is awesome, party on!

From Ally on Thu, Sep 06, 2007 at 03:39:50

yeah we have a race saturday, i am not going to be part of the travelling team (thats only the top 5) but i will get to do all the races on oahu. College life is awesome, party on!

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We did 6 600s around the soccer field today.  I was way behind the other girls, but its all good!  Then we went and cooled down in the swimming pool, its like a scheduled part of our workout sometimes, its awesome.  So i met a few cool people today so today was alright.

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From The Beast on Thu, Sep 06, 2007 at 21:07:56

Hey! Thats so cool you are running for BYU Hawaii!

hopefully you will race against Dixie sometime, I think they are in your division or something like that.

Love ya

From Ruthie on Thu, Sep 06, 2007 at 21:42:18

You're awesome! I went and hung out with your mom today after practice and before voice lessons and it was fun to see/talk to her for a while. Good luck running with those college types - I bet you'll improve a ton!

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Went on a run with Jonny T Watts!! We just ran around Laie and took random roads and ran into this crazy lady that was on.... something! She talked to us for about 1/2 hour about how mormons are evil and how humble she was and crap like that... so yeah it gave us a big break and i was kind of ticked but i finished my run, running time about 52 min. JT wants to marry the funny lady!!

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Today we ran the "miracle mile" where we ran out and back for what we thought in our heads was 3:59, then we ran at what min/mi pace we thought we would ran at in the meet tomorrow, so i said about 7:30.  After that we did 6 striders.  Coach K gave me frickin sweet racing flats, blue adidas, they are the shiz!  Then we cooled down in the pool and drank chocolate milk. 

Race: BYU-Hawaii Invitational (3.1 Miles) 00:00:00
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We had a race today, the BYUH invitational, it was my first race so i was kind of nervous!  It was a 5k and it was kind of hard... the course is good though, it has a big gradual uphill and two nice big downhills.  I ran in some adidas racing flats that coach k gave me yesterday.  I felt really good on the first lap (it is 2 laps) and on the second one i felt myself get a lot slower.  It was really hard to breathe the air especially when we went into the trees, because the air was so dense and humid.  My time was around 21:57 I think, which isn't great but it gives me a lot of room to improve once the season picks up a little. 

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From The Beast on Sun, Sep 09, 2007 at 11:30:24

Nice first college race!

From Dave Holt on Mon, Sep 10, 2007 at 11:35:21

Always good to get that 1st race under you. Now you know what you need to do, so go out there and get it!

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We did 5 800s around the soccer field today.  We were supposed to be hitting 3:06 each time... these were my times to the best of my memory

1- 3:06

2-3:00

3-3:06

4-3:07

5-3:07

So I did okay, i was behind most of the other girls but thats okay because i was hitting pace and they weren't!  Afterwards we cooled down in the pool and now i am locked out of my dorm. Gosh dang it.

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From Ruthie on Tue, Sep 11, 2007 at 00:54:21

Sorry you're locked out. Way to run in college like a crazy woman! Good job at your race on Saturday! Party on my most excellent friend.

From amanda lusk on Thu, Sep 13, 2007 at 22:31:21

Next time you are running with your college team remember you have something that they don't have. You have lucky teeth!!!!I love you have fun.

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45 minutes on the treadmill in the fitness center... i missed practice today and ate instead so i ran a lot later in the fitness center because i didn't want to go out alone because it can get scary around here sometimes. so i am going to have to learn to run during the daytime dang it.  i did a small cool down too, about .3 mi maybe.

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warm up, then we did speedwork again today, 2 800s, 2 600s, and 2 400s.  Our group did ours in a pyramid - 4 6 8 8 6 4.  I was behind on a few of them which wasn't cool because I know i could have done better.  then cool down jog, pool cool down and then sauna time baby.

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From Jeff on Thu, Sep 13, 2007 at 18:32:23

We are talking a lot about college at school right now! It is crazy!

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woops, decided to run later but the fitness center closed early for a v-ball game

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Warm up, then red rover, then 10 100s. Pool cool down and choc milk.

Race: Chamanade Invitational (3.1 Miles) 00:00:00, Place overall: 13, Place in age division: 13
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Race today!  It was the exact same course as last week so it helped knowing the course I was running.  Today I went really strong on the first lap and again not so strong on the second.  I did a lot better than last week though, I don't know my time but last week I got 20th place and this week I got 13th and the race was against the exact same people.  I came in right behind Veronica like I did last week, but last week she swallowed a bug and spent some time on the side of the course trying to hack it out. so yeah i did better!

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From Ruthie on Sat, Sep 15, 2007 at 23:08:58

Way to improve, it's awesome to be able to compare xc races when they're on the same course, then you really KNOW you did better! Great job - yesterday I got the same place as you - twinners!!

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I'm putting in 2 miles because it was a 2 mile effort even if i didn't run that much.  It was hills today but I came to practice late so everyone had already gone off on the run, so coach k took me into the fitness center and stood by me while i ran hills on the treadmill.  it actually wasn't bad, i think i only did 5 in the end because I got wimpy.

I just found out my time from the race last saturday, 20:53!  That is a minute faster than the week before. Alright!

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From amanda lusk on Tue, Sep 18, 2007 at 15:20:48

You are doing great! Keep it up!

From Jeff Fre on Tue, Sep 18, 2007 at 15:56:10

Hey Ally! Thanks for all the encouragement. The races last weekend were a lot of fun. The bus is so crowded now, but that is because of a good thing. I don't know what college I will go to, maybe Utah State. I have been raised with BYU so that has always been something to think about. Hawaii sounds fun and it sounds like you are having fun. Keep up that college running :) and again thanks for the encouragement.

From Dave Holt on Wed, Sep 19, 2007 at 13:44:30

Zac Zabriskie says hi

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45 minute run by myself today, it was pretty okay... i wanted to go find the trails in the mountains but couldn't figure out where i should go... and the two places i tried turning into were private property and the first one had two vicious looking dogs, and the second place had a guy standing in his yard watching me.  SO, i guess i will just have to ask somebody.

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From Ruthie on Wed, Sep 19, 2007 at 08:29:27

Well, I hope you can find somewhere to run that is fun! And don't get eaten by dogs, please. Way to run in the 20's on Sat. that's awesome - you'll totally break it soon. Keep it up!

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We did hill repeats... I don't know how long they were, probably about .75 mi.  We did four of them and I kept getting slower on each one.  We ran up a huge hill and then it turned into a downhill, we did that front wards and backwards.  My times:

1-5:25

2-5:32

3-5:45

4-6:02

Thats so bad... ahh i need to stop being a wimp.  Cool down in pool and choc milk!

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From Jeff on Thu, Sep 20, 2007 at 16:16:38

Cool team picture!

From amanda on Thu, Sep 20, 2007 at 21:50:45

I like the picture too! You are doing great!!! love amanda

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Just went on a run by myself... I tried to find the trail that goes up into the mountains and past all the guava trees but the trail I started running on went past a place that said beware of dog and then i saw a vicious dog coming toward me so i turned around and walked slowly away because i was scared.  then i ran back to the cemetery and walked around looking at all of the headstones... so today was just an easy day, it was just chill.

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10 100s, we just did them as striders... after a warm-up... it was really easy because we have a meet tomorrow.

Race: UH Big Wave Invitational (2.49 Miles) 00:16:53, Place overall: 35
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The course today was so beautiful, it ran right alongside the ocean. It was on a military base too which was even cooler. The other Hawaii teams, BYU Provo, and I think a team from California were there. I pushed it hard for the first 2ks but felt myself dying a little after that. I think I could have pushed a lot harder toward the end but I wasn't sure if it actually was the end or not. I was way tired from staying up until 4:30 the night before (I had to wake up at 5:00) but I think that I ran well despite lack of sleep... but I still think I could have done better.

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From Ruthie on Sun, Sep 23, 2007 at 21:49:38

Hey, we both ran races on very little sleep! Way to go Ally - I did a little math with your time and had you run that same pace for a whole 3 miles, you would've run a 20:20 and if you'd run a 5k at that pace, you would've run a 21:01! Great job! Hope Hawaii is treating you well, I miss you lots! Love you!

From Dave Holt on Mon, Sep 24, 2007 at 09:57:06

Strange... seeing you in that RED. Good racing Ally. Keep it up, and take care of yourself. Give yourself a chance to rest and recover. It's the most important lesson a young runner can learn.

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skipped this day

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Did a loop from the school through laie park and some trails and a cemetary and back to the school.  Ran kind of fast because I was so freakin excited to go to BRAND NEW!!!! I went and it was off the hook, the highlight of my week.  My feet are bruised and skinned because i wore flip flops... but they are still in running shape!  

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i am just guessing on mileage.  we did a course repeat, it was an uphill, flat, downhill, flat.  Working on short quick strides on the uphill, going for speed on the straights and long strides on the downhills.  We did six overall but i don't remember all my times.  It usually took about a minute thirty something for each one.  

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I am getting sick and that sucks.  Today I went for a long run by myself on the Laie Falls trial, I didn't get up to the falls but I took a loop trail that I actually didn't know was a loop and I was just hoping my heart out that it was so I wouldn't pass out in the woods and die and get eaten by wild boars.  It was a really good run though.  awesome. beautiful.

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From amanda on Sat, Sep 29, 2007 at 00:07:17

I hope you get better!!! I hate being sick it sucks!!!

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HARD DAY! We did 6 800s, and mine were supposed to be at 2:50 pace.. uh yeah right. my first one was 2:58 and it just got worse from there.  we were only supposed to take a 30 second break between each but i couldn't do it so i took longer breaks after the first couple.  It sucked and i was coughing a lot cuz i am still getting over my cold.
 

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Me and my friend were going to go on a run but he came out with a backpack full of food and stuff so i told him to leave it and he wouldn't so we went on a "run" that was actually a hike, we went on the Laie falls trail and it was really really beautiful!! We turned around too late though and it got really dark and it was scarier than heck hiking back down.  I thought we were going to get shot/ attacked by wild animals.

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From Ruthie on Wed, Oct 10, 2007 at 23:13:34

Hey, haven't heard from you much lately... it's fun to see you back and blogging! How've you been doing? (running-wise, school-wise and otherwise) I'm jealous of your hike, it sounds awesome - did you have a picnic? Party on, I LOVE YOU!!

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Today we did 1200s, the first lap at 5k pace, the second lap 5 seconds faster, and the third lap at 5k pace.  I ran with sylvia and we never really paced ourselves right.  Our overall times

1- 4:59

2- 5:01

3- 5:00

4- 5:02

5- 5:08

I was actually trying to slow down on the last one.  Overall a pretty good workout.   

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From The Beast on Fri, Oct 12, 2007 at 02:02:30

Hey Ally! I hope everything in HAWAII is sweet! Its sounds like you are still pretty fast! Love Ya!

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From amanda on Fri, Oct 12, 2007 at 22:27:00

Me too!!! Only had two days of school this week!!!

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Easy day, ran a mile in my head then ran 10 100s.

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5k time trial around the school and surrounding area... time: 20:49 which would have been a pr for this year.

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6 800s around the soccer field.  ewww i hate this workout!!

1- 3:08

2- 3:12

3- 3:14

4- 3:16

5- 3:16

6- 3:15

I was supposed to be aiming for 3:15 each time, so i did pretty alright on that.  our breaks were supposed to be 30 seconds but after a couple i started taking longer breaks.

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From Jeff on Tue, Oct 16, 2007 at 09:27:20

Good job! You were right around your goal every time.

From Dave Holt on Tue, Oct 16, 2007 at 09:52:26

Good job - we missed you at region. Make sure you are always sticking to the recovery time - it is very important.

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Went for a run at seven by myself.  Did a loop through Laie park and by the cemetary and back (3mi).  It was nice waking up early and running even though it was a little harder.  I think my body functions differently in the morning... or something.

Did a 5k loop, the same one i did for the time trial, twice.  It was okay, I was pretty tired (sleepy tired) but it went okay.

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4 1200s, was supposed to be first lap in 1:40, second in 1:35, third in 1:40.  So I guess that would equal to about 4:55.  Well these were my times i'm not sure about my splits.

4:51

4:50

4:52

4:52

It was hard but okay i guess :)

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From Ruthie on Thu, Oct 18, 2007 at 22:37:32

Nice consistent times there! You're doing awesome and I miss you lots!!

Your friend JT is a funny kid.

Race: Pacific West Conference (3.1 Miles) 00:20:57
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So basically i am a big slacker at logging my miles.  This day was Pacific West Conference in Belmont, California.  I am not really sure of my time but i think it was in the 20:50s.  It was a really fun course, but hard.  It would be a lot more fun to just run.  But it was really beautiful and I was lucky to be able to go and run it!  There were a lot of hills in this course.  I started out really fast and then died, then had some off and on energy then picked it up at the end.  The girls team got 2nd and the boys got 3rd.  We had the first finishers in both races!  Amanda and Golden.  Dixie state was there so I got to see Justin Decker!  It was a fun day and I felt like I could have done better on my race but I think thats just cuz I need to plan it out better.  I finished 5th on my team this day which is good cuz usually i am the 6th runner.

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From Ruthie on Mon, Oct 29, 2007 at 20:53:07

Way to help your team win second in your Conference! That's awesome! I'm so sad that I won't be able to see you while you're so close, but I'm giving you lots of 'air-hugs' so you'd better get them! Love you!

From Jeff on Mon, Oct 29, 2007 at 21:15:00

Good race today.....baby, ha ha ha! :)

From amanda on Thu, Nov 01, 2007 at 20:36:47

Wow you are doing so good! Love you tons!

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Mountain run! in the mountains!  haha.  well it was supposed to be an easy run but when we went to where we were going to run (this was in Orem, UT by the way) we found that it was deathly uphills with crappy terrain... well when finally i got to the part where we were going to turn around, we took pictures and then me and joseph decided to go the road way (longer way) back instead of the dangerous way.  we had an awesome, beautiful run down in the chilly weather and it was wonderful!!! i didn't realize how i missed running in the cold until i got to do it again!

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am- went running with amanda around provo, around BYU campus (about 3)

pm- 35 minute run on some trails, it was pretty :)

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Ran to the BYU track, did a warm-up, then ran 5 laps jogging the curves and striding the straightaways

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ran around on the course we are going to run on saturday for regionals

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From Jeff on Fri, Nov 02, 2007 at 00:13:43

Are you in Idaho? It sounds like you have had fun being back in Utah for a while. Good luck at your race coming up.

Was it cool to run on the blue track?!

From The Beast on Fri, Nov 02, 2007 at 00:21:26

Congrats with all of your teams success. Love ya, Josh

From Ruthie on Fri, Nov 02, 2007 at 00:23:12

Those trail runs sounded really fun! How's your team ranked at regionals? - Are you going to be able to qualify for nationals? That would be so AWESOME!! Good luck, I know you'll do great. I miss you and love you!!

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Ran around at the course again, did the finish twice and some striders afterwards.

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From amanda on Sun, Nov 04, 2007 at 18:58:58

sounds like fun

From Ruthie on Sun, Nov 04, 2007 at 19:34:34

Hope you ran well in your race yesterday! I love you!

Race: NCAA II West Regional (3.72 Miles) 00:23:52, Place overall: 114
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This was a pretty awesome race, the course was flat and fast.  There were a lot of girls there so I got tied up at the first behind some but i worked my way up.  It was pretty cold so I actually think that helped because my body was under unfamiliar conditions.  I passed V and Michelle so I actually finished 4th on my team, even though I am supposed to be the 6th runner.  Oh this was in Nampa, Idaho by the way.  Our girls and guys team beat all the hawaii schools, which was pretty awesome.  Well anyway, I was trying to run this race smarter than the last one, starting out slow and accelerating throughout.  It worked out a lot better, I would have beat my 5k time by a minute if it were a 5k. 

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From Jeff on Mon, Nov 05, 2007 at 23:48:40

Nice job! It sounds like it was an awesome race. It's always nice to beat people :) ;)

From Ruthie on Tue, Nov 06, 2007 at 20:06:40

You did so great! Way to go get those other girls on your team, you are such an awesome runner - I love you and keep up the good work!

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took a day off !

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So I bought some sweet trial shoes and a speedbelt at Golden Harper's store in Provo so I could start doing some more trail running.  I ran up in the mountains today on the Laie falls trail.  It was really pretty!  Then I cut through Laie park when I got back down to add on an extra loop, of about a mile probably, instead of going straight home. 

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From Ruthie on Sat, Nov 10, 2007 at 01:06:07

That sounds so nice... how's the weather there? ;) We're doing the fundraiser tomorrow and I wish you were there like last year. Those were good times. Miss you and love you!!!

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Went on a somewhat distracted run by myself because no one on earth would go with me.  It was nice.  I think I am going to shape it up next week and do a lot more running!

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From Ruthie on Sun, Nov 11, 2007 at 09:29:16

Are you going to be training for anything? A marathon?! ;)

From amanda on Sun, Nov 11, 2007 at 17:24:18

I think next week I am going to do a lot more running too. Hahahaha

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I went running with my friend Aaron today, who hasn't been running in a while.  I think it about killed him but I had a nice run.  I wanted to run at least eight today but I ended up not having time.  I want to get a lot more mileage in !!

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From Dave Holt on Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 09:30:25

There's only one answer for that... RUN MORE! Hope things are going well for you. Any plans to come back for the holidays?

From amanda on Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 20:51:57

So, Ally are you going to come home for the holidays to see your mom or see your old friends?????

From Ally on Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 22:06:21

yeah, i was planning on not coming back but now i am! i booked my tickets today!

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My distance is just a random guess... today was the funnest run ever.  Me, Nate, Diana and Hillary went running on some trails back behind Laie park.  It was so lush, and so beautiful!  We stopped a whole lot to gather lilikoi (i don't know if thats how you spell it)  and it was delicious.  We also played a lot in the dirt because it was the softest nicest feeling soil i have ever felt in my life... so we came back covered in mud with a whole bunch of lilikoi.  And we took pictures of ourselves as savages... hehe.

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From Ben on Thu, Nov 15, 2007 at 07:21:57

Good job! THe most important thing when it comes to running is to have fun! And you're well on your way. Plus something I just learned recently.. don't worry so much about the mileage, just go for time. i.e. decide hey I'm going to go run for an hour! and then only worry about the exact mileage afterwards. Keep up the awesome work! Have any races coming up?

From amanda on Thu, Nov 15, 2007 at 23:34:43

So I hear that you are coming home for Christmas. Is the true???

From Ally on Fri, Nov 16, 2007 at 15:26:58

YES ITS TRUE IM COMING HOME!! And no races coming up, season's over. :(

From James on Fri, Nov 16, 2007 at 15:31:34

Was Golden Harper still over there running this season?

From Jeff on Sat, Nov 17, 2007 at 21:00:44

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!! I'm so excited to see you at christmas!

Congrats on your first college season.

From haley on Sun, Nov 18, 2007 at 20:29:59

jeff keeps talking about you coming home. it makes me extra excited!! woohoo

cant wait

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I was so proud of myself this day.  I wanted to show my friend Joe that I was no wussie, cuz I told him I wanted to run to Waimea and he said he didn't think I could handle it.  So I just went without him and only stopped a couple times.  It wasn't even as bad as I thought it would be.  I found it is really nice just running and running and running... and getting farther and farther... it is a really good feeling.  There were a lot of straightaways that I thought would never end but they did and it was always a good feeling getting to the next town or beach.  The run from Laie to Waimea was about 14 miles.  I took the bus home and ran home from the bus stop.  Total running time 2:10.  Don't ever let anyone tell you that you can't do something!! 

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From Ruthie on Mon, Nov 19, 2007 at 13:48:37

Ally, you are so crazy! I love it! Way to shove it in his face, I'M SO EXCITED TO SEE YOU SOON! When are you coming?

From James on Mon, Nov 19, 2007 at 14:49:59

Tell Golden that James Barnes said Hi, we have been friends for years. BYU Hawaii would be a great place to run, you are pretty lucky...must be those teeth! Are you from St. George since you know Ruthie?

From amanda on Mon, Nov 19, 2007 at 19:49:08

I like the picture a lot you are crazy.

From Jeff on Mon, Nov 19, 2007 at 21:18:08

You are dang right, Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something!!!

From jhorn on Tue, Nov 27, 2007 at 13:49:51

Great job, that had to feel good. I remember going on a long run when I was younger and hating it, but your scenery and good attitude are definitely the difference.

From Kim on Tue, Nov 27, 2007 at 13:56:55

I love your picture! You need to explain it to us. How awesome to be in Hawaii for school!

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i've been sick and lazy

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i lifted weights this morning!

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lifted weights and went on a run this morning.  i could feel the time i missed! 

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From Ruthie on Thu, Nov 29, 2007 at 18:11:03

Lifting lifting! I bet you're getting way buff - I won't be able to even attempt arm-wrestling you anymore. Dern. I'm excited to see you! (I like your pic - which one are you?)

From Jeff on Thu, Nov 29, 2007 at 18:40:09

In like 2 weeks we can run together!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm not going to be here the weekend you come back, I have a family Christmas party up North that weekend.

I'll email you soon.

From Ally on Fri, Nov 30, 2007 at 03:40:00

Hehe I'm the one in the back, with the angry face and the big stick. Jeff! You break my heart, but I will see you the following Monday or when? And yay for the reunite-tation of 2006 PVXC TEAM!! Hehe!

From Jeff on Fri, Nov 30, 2007 at 18:49:16

Ya Monday.

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I lifted again... a little...

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went to work out but the weights side was closed so i ran two miles on the treadmill. man i am getting lazy.

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From Jeff on Wed, Dec 05, 2007 at 09:07:59

Don't worry, you wont be lazy in STG.

From Ruthie on Thu, Dec 06, 2007 at 23:52:31

Yeah! You'll HAVE to come running with us! Woo hoo!

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I ran three miles today!  At this exact time next week I will be in a car on my way to the airport to get on a plane to Las Vegas where I will be picked up and driven to St. George and will be able to run with all of my friends!  And not take any more finals!  Yay.

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From Jeff Fre on Fri, Dec 07, 2007 at 22:11:55

Yah!!! I'm so excited!!!!!!!

From Ruthie on Fri, Dec 07, 2007 at 22:46:16

Wrecking does suck. We need to throw a HUGE party for you when you get here! Or at least when we get back from the choir trip... :)

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i'm not sure if this run was eight miles... but if it wasn't then it who really cares.  This was the most amazing run EVER!! We went up to Mala Kahana Falls (not sure about spelling), it was amazing.  The way up was pretty tough, a lot of uphill, and I had to stop a lot because I have gotten a little out of shape.  It was really muddy and slippery.  There were parts where it was like you were going through a maze, once where there are little trees really close on either side of you and a path cut through and a long way like that where you are running through tall bushes with a path cut through.  When we got to the falls we played around for a bit!  We jumped off this one waterfall (scary!), which falls into a pool that has another waterfall off of it.  Then we went to the other ones...we had to literally climb up the waterfall with ropes and it was crazy, and that led up to a really tall waterfall on a cliff face, and it was SOOO beautiful!  It was amazing.  We also gathered lilikoi before we went up and made lilikoi juice at Joseph's house, mmmmm.  This was me, Joseph, Nate, Golden, and Tommy.  Fun day!

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From Benn on Sat, Dec 08, 2007 at 22:08:57

Wow I just realized you have a lot of accomplishments! Especially the fact that you're an aunt 12 times over, AND put up with that many siblings! I hope I can be as cool as you one day (going to be a pseudo-uncle in January) for the first time!! i'm excited.

From amanda on Sun, Dec 09, 2007 at 20:08:34

Can not wait to see you :-)

From Benn on Mon, Dec 10, 2007 at 07:39:46

Well my girlfriend of like 3 yrs is going to be an aunt because her brother and sister in law are having a daughter in january; so I guess it makes me kind of a semi-uncle, or at least an unofficial uncle?

From Decker on Tue, Dec 11, 2007 at 20:46:09

I can never forget about you! I want to run in Hawaii it sounds sooo awesome!

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FAT FAT FAT! Ruthie, Jeffie, Manda, Decker... you guys need to get me skinny again, mmmk??  he he.

p.s. my gender really isn't unkown... I'm a girl! 

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From Ruthie on Thu, Dec 13, 2007 at 08:53:18

Definitely!! Except we probably will feed you too much, too!

PS If you go into user options, you can make it say Female, not Unknown... :)

From jeff on Sat, Dec 15, 2007 at 01:32:57

See you soon!!

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Ran/hiked Male Kahana falls again... I love that place!

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Went on a run with my old buddies!! But I'm a wimp now so I only ran short.  :)

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From Decker on Tue, Dec 18, 2007 at 20:36:18

Your not a wimp.

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Green springs run, ran with Jeffie and Ryan there but turned around while they went ahead.  Running has gotten harder as I've gotten fatter! Hehe

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Bank run with Jeff.  Ran the first four miles well but stopped a few times on the fifth mile.  It was hard, but Jeff was nice and ran with me most of the way, which helped a lot!

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From Ruthie on Fri, Dec 21, 2007 at 00:29:02

HEY ALLIE!!!

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Bleh! This run was way harder than it should have been... feeling out of shape and slow.  Ran the 2450 loop from my mom's house.  Took 26 minutes something.

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Ran with Jeff from his house on 2450, went up to telegraph then down mall drive, turned on riverside dr and up 2450.  I think I ran pretty well considering being all fat from Christmas and not being in really good shape.  It was a pretty good run overall.  Time was 31:37.

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From Jeff on Wed, Dec 26, 2007 at 21:42:10

Good run today!

I couldn't take much more, after you stopped I died!

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Went on a run by myself, Dogpound from my mom's house.  I am more estimating the mileage but I think that is about right.  It was a good run, I feel a billion times better, kind of like I am getting back into shape.  : ) Total run time 34:31

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From Ruthie on Fri, Dec 28, 2007 at 03:55:08

WINNER! :)

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Ran down 2450 and onto the trails and back with Jeff.  Just went two miles out and turned around.  Just glad I got my run done early today!

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From Ruthie on Sat, Dec 29, 2007 at 14:32:37

What about honeysuckle? Can I stop and smell that instead? :) It does feel good to run in the morning, glad it was a good one and I'll see you for ice cream eating at Mitch's!

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