Most the guys from Varsity went up to Alta ski resort to run, we didnt go that fast but it's Alta so its never an easy run. Still, I felt way better than I have ever felt on one of these runs. I actually felt good the entire time, I was really sore but I felt really good. It was a nice run, although when I first got out of school it was hard to even get myself to go, it was one of those days where you're just not feeling like a run. But I think those are some of the most important days to run on. I wasn't really expecting an Alta run today but I'm really really glad I did it. When I found out the pace going up was only a few seconds slower than my average alta run I was amazed, I think I broke a wall this past week. I'm really looking forward to running again tomorrow. I think today was possibly my favorite run so far in my 21 months of running. This is a really important season to me and my development as a runner, possibly the most important of high school. I really don't think 99th in a utah only meet that didn't even include the best school in the state is ok, especially when I'm running for Alta. I need to keep improving, and improving fast. I had goals coming into the season, and I've achieved some of my goals like running 50 miles in a week and doing 10 campground loops at Alta. Now I need to achieve my goals in the races. I need to run with more courage and energy, and race smarter, instead of just trying to finish decently I need to kick through the finish. My goal for grass relays is 10:30. I'm pretty sure it's over a minute faster than last years but if I want to be able to run a sub 16 minute time on the Utah State Cross Country Championships in less than 2 months I need to start racing like I can, I won't be that dissapointed if its 10:40 but I really want a 10:30. My team needs me to run a good leg. If I can run faster than 10:30 I will be very happy. Tomorrow is going to be great, I will make sure to be working my hardest.
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