Bunny the Cow

38:57. Last quarter was 1:19. In Sacramento the elevation was under 30'. Now back in Utah with elevation of 5,354!

Absolutely no pain or anything but my knees are so noisy! They pop so much! They pop more when I stop running for more than 5 min and then start running again. 

A couple hours later I can tell that 5 miles is a bit too much, but I think I'll still try even if it is too much, I will just rest more and I think I'll be fine with the mileage. Running in Sacramento is way less exhausting than here.

38:46. Last quarter was 1:14.5. 

39:30. Last quarter was 1:20. I need to drink more water.

40:29. Last quarter was 1:16.

2 in the morning in 16:14, then 3 at night in 23:46.

In the morning did 1 mile in 8:00. Then at the track I did 1 mile in 6:02. 93, 92, 90, 87. I could have totally gone on pace or faster but I was just pacing myself too slow by accident. I am happy because it felt pretty comfortable, and my legs are stronger. 

At night I did 4 in 32:00.

39:28.

3 in the morning in 21:41. 2 at night in 14:33. Last half was 3:00. 

38:58 at night. Last half was 3:00. I just think it is super cool how without even looking at my watch I can pace the half mile perfectly! 

37:20. Last half was 2:59. My runs are going very good. I just think I should eat better food, and at better times of the day. 

37:48. Last half was 2:55.

46:43. At night I did all 5 miles and then drove to the track with Addie(she was my cheerleader) and did 1 mile in 5:59 in the dark. 1:23, 2:58, 4:31, 5:59. I am super happy that it wasn't that hard. I did some weight workouts yesterday and my calves were super sore the entire run (each step hurt). But good thing it didn't hinder the track workout. The mile felt more relaxed compared to last week, but still struggled at the end. Next week I start dance class again from summer break. I am very nervous because I am certain I will be overtrained. I'll have to be very careful. Hopefully I don't have to run less but most likely will.

38:52. Last half was 2:52. My run was in the dark and with a turnaround every quarter. Since I got out the door late I was tired and didn't want to run. But at the end of the run I didn't want to stop running! I am just very grateful for running and how it always boosts my mood. Running seems to be the only thing that is that effective at clearing my mind from negative thoughts and getting overwhelmed. So grateful to have practically free therapy!

40:04. I ran in the late morning because I went to bed late from running at night. It was super hard, I haven't ran in the daytime in a week I think and it made me so exhausted. I am just super happy I even finished the run. I stopped a lot though. The heat makes it extremely hard for me. Probably a little dehydrated also. 

It is very sad that I didn't run today. Most of it was my fault, I needed to prioritize my run and get out the door. Some days I am not allowed to run in the dark and I didn't feel like it would be safe tonight (also I am afraid of a lot of things so that doesn't help). Today I was just already tired and felt well exercised. Yesterday was the first day of dance in over a month. I am not over trained, but I need more rest.

39:56. Last quarter was 1:26. I still need to do better at staying hydrated the day before. Had to stop a lot to drink water. Probably should have some more electrolytes too.

1 in the morning-around 7:55. I got chased by two dogs in one mile! The first one was like twice my size and started charging and barking at me, I screamed at it and that did the job. But still, the dog was very aggressive and it felt very unsafe. Less than half a mile later I got chased by a tiny dog. Just decided to stop and try to kick it, luckily didn't have to. I hate dogs more than anything on this earth!! Since I live in a really nice neighborhood I should not feel unsafe every day. I guess someone on a neighby trail got attacked by two dogs the other day. I don't know why this is even happening when it is so easy to prevent. 
After dance class at night I ran 4 more in 31:55. Last quarter was 1:28. Felt good but was very tight. Luckily no more stupid dogs.

Late evening in Orem, after dance class. First 2 in 16:35. Basically all downhill 5:50 mile with William, half mile was 2:57. It felt very good, I am just happy that I am not overtrained and I'm getting stronger. 9:02 mile with them, then 8:56 with William, then 8:14 by myself.

20:04. I didn't have enough energy at all. Just probably from exercising twice as much last week. I don't think I'll have any more problems with running this week because I am only dancing for 1.5 hours this week, last week I had dance classes for almost 6. Dance takes a lot of energy. I enjoyed the run today though, in the dark. I listened to the song "Glorious" from One Voice Children's choir, it is my favorite song. It helps me re-evaluate my life and think about what is most important. And how we all have a purpose. I don't really know why I worry so much, but I always thought I was selfish to work on myself a lot. But the song makes me at peace, and I now better know that prioritising running is a very good way to help fulfill my purpose. If I am strong myself, I can do so much more in helping others and playing my part.

40:11. I stopped quite a bit. I didn't get enough sleep, so I had no speed. I just need to force myself to go to bed on time. I waste so much time at night spacing off because I am tired, but then it takes for ever to get in bed.

Visiting family in Washington. 2 around the park in the morning in Ontario, Oregon, in 15:23. Then 4 in Olympia, Washington at night in 31:02. I just ran back and forth around the apartment like 30 times. There are a lot of weird people wondering the streets outside. I hate how it smells very bad here. Even with all the trees, nothing can get rid of the smell of people's bad habits. I grew up in Washington, and I don't miss living in this state one bit. I got some rubber shoes that aren't crocs, and I don't like how thin they are. It hurt to run in them. So I'll need to buy crocs or other shoes that are thicker.

First 2.5 were around 7:30 pace, don't know exactly cause I didn't start the watch. Then 2 in 14:52, and 1/2 mile in 3:03. The way to the trail and back was 0.7 miles. My grandpa is so sweet! Around 10pm he went with me and rode his bike while I ran in the dark on the trail. It is nice here because there is an awesome trail very close. 

5 on the trail in 38:01. Last half was 3:02. Then 0.7 miles on the way there and back.

2 in 15:35, then a fast mile in 5:52. I was very tired and I thought I would be slow, but it went surprisingly well. The half mile last night was even harder than the mile, my legs didn't get tired at all also. If I just pushed a bit harder I could have gotten a PR. 
The last 3 were 24:45. 0.7 miles way to the trail and back.

Back in Utah. 3 in the morning in 23:04 before seminary, then 2 at night in 15:18. Last quarter was 1:18. 
Back to my old blue crocs, they feel so much better, they only have around 800 miles so maybe they could last this year, idk. I wore my pink rubber shoes(not crocs), and they hurt so much. If I wore them for longer they could give injuries. Now I know to make sure the rubber is thick. The pink ones were just way too thin.

41:17. It was very hard. I realize that any temperature above 70 with no shade, makes my runs super hard. I think if I had more electrolytes and water before it would have been a lot better. I was also tired. I don't think my body wanted to run in those conditions, so I need to plan my runs better and go to bed early.

7:32. I have a cold today. I think maybe that's why the run was so hard yesterday. I'm just a little achy and tired with congestion. The mile felt pretty good actually and I could have totally ran more, but it was too dark and I was not allowed to run. I still need to have a better sleeping schedule, but it is so hard. For me, there are more negative affects if I don't sleep enough, than running less. So I really need to go to bed on time.