Bunny the Cow

I am happy because I don't feel horrible from the workout, last Sunday I had no energy. Maybe the workout was so hard last week that it made yesterday not as good.

First run of the year! 4 in 31:47, then after almost 2 hours of procrastinating did 3 in 22:30 with a quarter pickup in 70 downhill.
I need to stop having a bad attitude about going for a run, the hardest part about running is just getting out the door. The slushy cold snow didn't help either.

The track is buried in snow, so did 8 quarter miles with 1:00 recovery at home. Went back and forth, the first being downhill, the next being uphill: 76, 84, 81, 88, 82, 91, 82, 86.
I felt very strong, the high altitude made it hard (I am at 5,300'). 
A little while after did 3 in 23:23, the last downhill quarter was 79. I felt better than all week. I think it helped that I didn't work and was very lazy all day. Also I am not really stressed anymore. 

2 in the morning on the Spanish Fork trail in around 16:00. Went on a 2.75 jog/walk with my brother's new girlfriend! She is from Brazil, she is a very amazing person!! I hope we can be best friends.

In the evening did 5 in 39:37. Last downhill quarter was 78.

1 in 7:49, then did 4x400 in my neighborhood going down then up hill. 73, 86, 79, 85.

Still recovering a bit so it wasn't the best, but it benefited me a lot mentally. Did 4 more in 32:56 a couple hours later. Went to dance class for the first time in 3 weeks. I surprisingly had some energy but didn't push myself. I will probably be sore.

59:37. I went really slow so I can have a somewhat decent workout tomorrow. I could have gone faster but I am sore and didn't feel like it.

2 in 16:37 I think, then Sasha paced me for 3 down the canyon. I got 18:15, a lot better than last week, I still could have pushed harder. I only kicked the last quarter and could have kicked earlier. 6:01, 6:06, 6:08. The last 200 meters was in 41 I think. 
2 miles home in 17:55. Then 2 in 16:05. 
Went on a little jog/walk with Sarah and a refugee, they were talking in Russian and I could understand everything! I am still too afraid to talk a lot but I was able to say a few things in Russian. We went about 1.6 miles and of that ran about 0.5 miles.

1:00:59 I think. First day of college so I got to run at the canyon instead of my house!

Only got 5.5 hours of sleep, felt tired only for the first class. The more I sit, the less sleep I need. Going to school is way easier than work so I didn't even need a nap. At work I can sleep 9 hours and still need a nap.

Ran 8 with Sasha and Jacob in 1:03.0 I think. Sasha and I did a mile pickup in 5:46. 
 

2 mile PR down the canyon in 11:35! 5:50, 5:45. I don't know the last quarter but the last half mile was 2:48. I kinda forgot to kick so only kicked the last 300 meters.

1:00:33

At my house did 3 after work in 24:18. My joints were really hurting from working all day and dance class yesterday so I stopped. I went to take my sister in law back home and didn't get back till midnight. So I ran 4 in 30:16, my parents we not happy. My joints felt better but my toe is a bit sprained again.

2 mile warmup in 15:53. 3 mile PR down the canyon in 17:57! Ran home with Joseph, we stopped a lot. I really pushed myself, and I felt really awful when I got home. Getting a PR is nice but my body was so exhausted it made me feel sick. Later, I walked up the stairs and then couldn't stand because I had no strength left. The PR was worth it though.

55:50. Last downhill quarter was 72. I am really surprised I felt good. After the Saturday workout I was sure something would hurt.

2 with the little girls in 17:40. Then 6 by myself in the canyon in 46:27 with a 6:12 pickup. Still recovering a little bit but not sore.

Don't know the time for all the miles, but did 2 in 12:10. I think it was too cold and I am still recovering from Saturday.

4 in 31:58 with William. After a 20 min nap did 4 in around 31:30 with Stevie and Matthew.

I didn't get enough sleep so I didn't feel the best. 

4 in 31:39, then 4 hours later did 3 with my brother Tim in 29:03. By myself did 0.5 in 3:15.
My right eye is inflamed for no reason, it is pretty red and painful. This has nothing to do with running, but I just wanted to remember. My eye gets inflamed like this 2-3 times a year for no reason. I think it is genetic. For 4 generations most of the males have this problem, but I am the first girl to have it. Just like the weird heart palpitations that run in the women in my family. It is very strange.

2 with Mary and Sasha in 18:05 I think. 
2 mile warm up around 16:00 I think. 3 miles down the canyon in 18:58. A whole minute slower than last week. There was slippery snow and I didn't feel like killing myself like last Saturday. 2 miles home in 16:30, did the last half mile up hill in 3:15.

I don't feel horrible after the run so that is good. Also my eye is back to normal.

1:05:27 in the canyon with Sasha and William. It was very cold and windy with lots of snow on the ground. 

In the canyon with Sasha and Part with Joseph did 1:03:00 something, I don't know. Did a mile pickup after 4.5 miles in 5:45. It feels good to be recovered finally, I had a lot of energy.

Lots of snow. 2 in 16:24, then 8 with Sasha and Jacob in around 1:08:00 I think. The last bit of the hill was 45 seconds I think.

By myself in the canyon in 1:03:04. The last half mile up the hill was 3:04. I was so tired because I didn't sleep enough.

16:36 at my house at midnight. I worked for 10 hours and then babysat till 9pm. It took a great amount of will power to just do those 2 miles. I am very sad because I had to say goodbye to some foster kids that I babysit sometimes; they are going to a new home. It hurts a lot to say goodbye. 

I drove all 5 boys and Sasha to the canyon in my mom's van. I thought it was funny that I ended up driving our running team when I am only 17! I feel like I am 12 haha so it was very weird. Did 3 miles down the canyon in 18:54. The ground was fine but I was sore and had a little cold. Did the other miles around 8 min pace. I felt like I had put in a PR effort when I got home. I felt so exhausted that it was painful, not real pain, but it felt horrible to do anything. I don't remember being this wiped out when I was 12, maybe it was easier to recover then.

I was lazy all day and did barely anything. I have so much energy now.

2 in the morning at home in 16:04. There was a lot of snow and it was so cold it hurt my lungs.

6 in the canyon in 46:42 with some snow. It felt so good to run.

1:05:30 by myself in the canyon. I didn't sleep enough so it felt hard. I think I froze too, it was 18 degrees. Did a little bonus early this morning because I ran to school from the car (0.6 miles). It was 0 degrees then! A good start to your day.

2 in 15:26. 3.3 to the car shop in around 29:00 (with the girls). 3 around 8 min pace with a very cold 1000 meters in 4:12. Was trying to go 10k race pace but had no idea of my speed. 

2 in around 17:00 with everyone in Saint George. Then 2 more around 14:00, the 2nd mile was 6:02 (tried to go 10k race pace). It felt a little hard so should go a bit slower. 2 more in 16:00. 

Tapering for the race. In Arizona did 2 around 18:00 and then 2 more around 16:00. Only running 2 miles and being lazy made me have so much energy! I go crazy if I can't run.

Mesa 10k in Arizona! 39:43 (5 minute PR!) with the 2 5 kilometres being a PR also. I got 7th/905 women's overall, and 1/32 for women's age group. To my surprise I felt better afterwards than on a normal Saturday workout. When we got home just me and the girls ran for 18:00 (around 2 miles). I still felt great, I don't know where the energy is coming from, probably form the long car ride to get here.

8 in the morning in Saint George. Did around 4 in 32:06, then around 2 in 17:17, then around 2 in 17:48 (I think). 
After I got home in the evening I did one more in 6:09 (with 2 turn arounds with ice). I just have way too much energy from being in the car all weekend. I have a really strong runner's high and I feel more happy than I have ever in my whole life!

Early in the morning did a 1.6 mile run to the bus stop to make it in time. Was under 12 minutes I think, with a backpack. In the afternoon ran 8 miles in the canyon in 59:44 with the 5th mile being a pickup in 5:53. Went to dance class right after and still have that toe problem. I am getting out of shape for dance but I am ok with that. I would rather run. 
 

I don't know why I had a good run, the 10k didn't seem to affect me too much. It is also strange I am not sleeping enough but feel great. I also think the 10k gave me a really great runners high, because I feel happier than I have ever felt in my entire life! But part of that happiness is due to finding a girl who is interested in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints! It was really cool to do some missionary work! Having something important and life fulfilling to look forward to definitely helps my running.

2 with the girls in 17:14. 8 with Sasha in around 8:10 pace. After the 4 miles we did 2 in 12:24. There was a lot of very strong wind. The last 0.155 miles was 48.

In the canyon in 1:04:18. I was sore and tight and it felt very hard.

At 10:00 p.m. did 4 in 30:56. I worked all day and my feet were really tired, so I ran as late as possible. My energy levels at work are a lot better now, I think my running fitness is helping my daily life more.

1 in the morning in 7:14 before the ACT test to think better. Didn't do my best on the test but it taught me a lot. 
In the afternoon did 12x400 in the canyon. The average was around 78.5 with the last being 73. The rest of the miles were very easy, around 8:40 pace for all 6.
 

1:03:30 in the canyon with Sasha and Jacob.

With Sasha and Joseph did 8 in the canyon with a mile pickup (after 4miles) in 5:41 (PR). The mile's last quarter was 80. The rest of the miles were all around 8:10 pace. The last mile was by myself in 6:57. The pickup made me feel so good.

In the morning with Sasha and Jacob did 2 fast (after the 4th) in 12:31. Not very fast, I did not feel recovered from yesterday. Struggled after 0.5, the first mile was 6:02 then I had nothing left. 

1:03:20. Did the first 2 with William in 16:05. I was very stiff so it made it hard. The 0.155 uphill kick was 50.

33:54. After working 10 hours my joints hurt too much so I ran at night. It was getting very late so I couldn't finish. Next week I will try to run some before work.

2 around 17:10. Did 6x800 in the canyon with 0.25 recovery. 2:48 average, last one was 2:47. I felt good and wanted to go fast but I had so much congestion and couldn't stop coughing halfway through every one. I think it is from the cold weather. A mile around 9:00, and 3 in 25:28.

1:19:41. It was 40 degrees and I had so much energy!

2 with the girls in around 17:20, Then 2 in 16:30 I think with some of the boys. 2 down the canyon in 12:25. The first mile was 6:11. I only got 5.5 hours of sleep and I was feeling it. It was hard. After several hours did 2 more in 15:40 by myself (last mile was 7:26 which is decent)

1:09:30. Big winter storm and tons of snow! It was a torturous run this morning. We all ran around the parking lot and then some sidewalk, it felt like I was running for 5 hours.

By myself in the canyon in 1:05:10. After 4.25 I did 0.5 in 3:04, then an easy half mile, then 0.5 in 3:07. Still think I am lacking a lot of sleep because I couldn't even hold 6 min pace for half a mile. It wasn't painful, or I didn't feel out of shape, but I just couldn't go faster.

32:39. I had plenty of energy to do more but my arch felt very strained from walking all day. I just need to go to bed on time and get up earlier to run in the morning. 

6x800. Around 2:46. Last one was 2:42 which is not too far from my PR. I wasn't coughing which helped me not panic.

Around 7 in 58:00 in the morning with Jacob and Sasha. There was a lot of snow. I did 2 more in the evening in 15:30. 

4 around 32:30, then 2 around 14:25 (last half mile was 3:05). 2 with the little girls in 17:56. After a bit did 2 in 15:21.

Around 1:07:30. Lots of wind and snow.

After 4.5 miles (8 min pace) Sasha paced me for 2 in 12:25 (6:04, 6:21). Struggled after 0.75. 

35:42. I had a little cold and it was hard getting started in the morning. Running before work made the day a lot better though. 

After 2 mile warmup Sasha paced me for 2 miles in 12:05 (he went ahead). I did 5:58 and 6:07. Even though I had a cold I didn't cough, I think it is because I didn't push myself so my lungs weren't as stressed.

I realized that I am not pushing as hard as I used to. On a workout I would usually push so hard I couldn't walk for a bit, now I don't try to kill myself. Maybe I should start killing myself again.

At home by myself did 1:03:19. Last quarter was 72. This was the first time I ran my full mileage after a 10 hour work day! Still rested/procrastinated though, and finished at 11 pm. It snowed about 4 inches and I am getting tired of soggy socks. I wasn't really running on the snow, but it was strange that it was so hard to go faster than 8 min pace. I feel like I have been getting slower lately.

48:54 in the morning. This run was mentally torturous. I hate running in mile loops. I didn't have enough time to do 8, and I did not feel like torturing myself later.

1 mile warmup in 9:15. I think I got a 100 meter PR for the stride: 14.03. Did 3x1000 at the track by myself. 3:39, 3:45, 3:47. I thought I would be able to to hold the 3:39, but I guess I am not as fit as I thought. This is the first time being back on the track in a while, I should do this workout more. My pain tolerance has gotten lower so I don't kick as hard. I am very afraid of making myself tired from a workout. I used to use every bit of energy till I felt sick, now I barely feel bad after a workout. The last 200 meters was 45, which I know I could do better. I ran around 6 miles in Salem in 49:45.

Gideon did 0.25 in 2:18. I did 6 in 47:55 it felt so hard to keep 8 min pace. One hour later did 2 in around 16:00, can't remember. The last quarter was 82 I think. 

1:06:26. It was very windy, but it was 50 degrees! I hate running by my house so much that sometimes I forget that I love running. There are many things I can complain about, but I just need to be more grateful. It's funny how running is really the only thing that makes me stressed, but is also the only thing that makes me not stressed. I didn't procrastinate as much becuase my brother Tim encouraged me to quit being so dramatic, and get my butt out the door.

Just me and William did 10 in the canyon with a 2 mile workout. 1 mile warm up in around 8:50. The 2 miles were 12:14. The first 0.25 was 86, the mile was 6:00. Kicked in 90. William got about 12:12. He wanted to be nice and stay with me.
We did 7 in around 58:45. William talked the whole time, he kept me very entertained. I thought I was going to break 12:00, especially it being 45 degrees. Maybe something is wrong. I feel like I am just getting slower. I really need to be smarter with my diet though. I also need to focus and be intentional in running.

I am so happy to be back in the canyon! 8 miles with Jacob and Sasha in 1:03:15.

It was 60 degrees!! With some headwind did 2 in the canyon in 12:24 I think. Did it with Sasha, Matthew, and William. William stayed with me, but Sasha and Matthew got 12:16. I fell back after 1.25. Something is not right, I feel there shouldn't be a reason for me to be consistently slower. I know I am not sleeping as much and maybe not eating quit right.

Did the rest of the miles with Sasha, around 8:10 pace. I did the last half mile with leigha when we got home. She got 5:15.

Around 1:02:00. Today gave me some hope that I will start improving soon. It was pouring rain, but not too cold. After 4 easy miles up the canyon Sasha paced me for 2 in 12:23 (6:05, 6:18). I think this was very good because we were drenched and tired, and I had run a workout just yesterday. However, I got more sleep, which made a huge difference. I think the main problem is simply not enough sleep.

8 by myself in the canyon in 1:03:15. The last 0.155 hill kick was 52.

33:39. Did not want to run mentally after working all day. Sometimes when you do too many things you hate life just sucks. I love running but not after working.

After a 2 mile warmup (more like a cool-up, very cold and windy) did 2 miles fast. I got 12:01! (5:58, 6:03, quarter kick was 89). This is the fastes in 2 months. I got more sleep so that helped. The 10 year old Matthew still beat me though. He got 11:58. Even though I improved a bit I still think something is a wrong; the energy I had today could do a lot more before. But, I am also not pushing myself as hard on the last half mile. I am more afraid of going all out because I don't want to feel pain after. After 2 miles easy I did another mile in 5:49. I didn't feel horrible after. The rest of the miles were around 8:30 pace.

Somehow yesterday I hurt my right knee. I didn't do anything but it probably got overused running about 12 miles and then going to a dance recital. I can't bend it or move it very well, it is very unstable. I will be surprised if I can run tomorrow because it is hard to walk. 

1:03:54. I am very surprised that my knee problem wasn't as bad as I thought! Yesterday it was very unstable and a could barely use it. Today it was a little unstable but I had no problem running! Today was very wet, got another nature shower.

2 in 17:43 with Mimi, then 0.5 in 4:15 with Leigha. She got a PR and lost her shoe on the kick! 1 with Bella in 9:25, then 4 with the little boys in 31:04. 1 by myself in 7:36. Today my quads are extremely sore. I don't know why because I didn't do anything crazy; maybe the hurt knee made them sore. My left foot arch was strained. Very painful easy run today. My knee is 100% better though. 

I did one squat last night and it completely ruined my knee. Didn't get much sleep because of the pain. All day my knee was locked and I was unable to bend it even a bit. Couldn't go to school or do anything. Sasha was prompted to tell me to use the message gun on the surrounding muscles. I was able to bend it after that for a minute then it got super tight again and locked up.