Chasing my Dreams

Just went out and ran 4 miles between construction and going to the chiropractor. I felt more like my old self today, but my body still started to freak out a bit after two miles. It just isn't used to running. My back didn't hurt as bad. I got the full treatment at the chiropractor and I think it'll make a big difference. I've got to catch up on my sleep now and I think I'll be able to run well this next week.

Felt pretty good warming up. My legs felt a little weak doing run outs. I was like 67 through 400  but after that everything went downhill. Everything just hurt and it was hard to breath. I just felt really weak and couldn't run to save my life. I randomly threw up a little after too which was weird. I decided that I wasn't supposed to run well today, and that I was there to support my teammates run well and yell at them to some great times. I definitely feel like I did that with Ryan running 1:59 and Zach 2:09. Can't win em all.

Warmed up really well and worked some of the junk out of my legs. I threw on my good old vic xcs and did 6x400s @ 73 w/ 60sec recovery. They felt nice and relaxed and not like I was fightling which is what I wanted. Cooled down after and then did some hurdle drills

We decided I've been growing and that is causing a lot of the problems I am encountering.

Did the TEAM warmup and then a 30 minute run. My legs ached and didn't feel great. I was flying on the run though. I was at least 6:30 pace. We were supposed to do 5x200s quick after, but I only did two

Over two mile solid warmup. Good drills. Then just four strides. The hay is in the barn, time to just give it my all this week. My legs started to feel it a little by the end of the warmup

I warmed up inside to try and get things to loosen up. I felt pretty good and was ready to go. The race went out crazy fast. I was like 63-64 through the first 400 and way off the leaders... It got worse from there. I couldn't hold on. I fought really hard but that last 600 was brutal. I ran through the line. I don't know that I've ever hurt like that. EVerything hurt afterwards. I gave it my all, but I gave it my best. Unfortunately it's not what I am capable of. Official time was 4:37.00 so a half second PR, but still not satisfying. I did a long cooldown and then a little stretching.

I warmed up and the legs were feeling sluggish, but that wasn't a problem because sometimes I run really well like that. It was warmer than the day before and windy. I relaxed the first lap and went through in about 72. The problem was I was in the very back and the leaders were already long gone. I was right around 5 minutes through 1600, but my back started to hurt like 1000 meters in. It is so hard to fight when my body does that. I tried but just couldn't do it. I was extremely disappointed to run my slowest time all season..... I didn't even cooldown because I wasn't running the 800 with my back like that and am done with my high school career in competition. I helped out with the meet and cheered people on through the rest.

After the meet was over and Davis did their celebration, Karson and I were sitting at the top of the bleachers taking in the moment. It was pretty crazy. Buhrley didn't make us go to the TEAM meeting after. We were both crying. There are a lot of memories on that track, and I wouldn't trade in any of them. It was tough. Karson being the great guy said something along the lines of, "It'll be all right, we've got bigger and better things ahead of us." That meant the world to me. I couldn't ask for better TEAMmates

Ran to the church and had ultimate frisbee practice. The legs don't know how to run. 

Core work. Abs, hips, back. My right side is quite weaker than my left... That could have been part of my problem the last month

Everything is winding down and it is slightly depressing. Still taking a break right now. We hung around practice for a while after doing the TEAM warmup. We had some ultimate frisbee practice after. We are definitely looking better than we did on Monday. 

Ran with Zach past the MTC and up to the temple. Tryed out the new shoes today. They felt really good actually, Tom would be proud. It's crazy to think that I'll be in those buildings in not too long. Wish I could compete in the state meet.

Ran up to the Y with Zach. I felt pretty good and it was a fun mix up. 40 minutes up 30 minutes back My back hurt after. I need to slowly get back into running. I was still quite a bit stronger than Zach. It was hot today and we got recognized for Academic All-State. There are some crazy competitors/athletes in Utah. Seeing people quadruple and win them all was super duper impressive. Things never quite clicked for me, but I still love this sport. The Titan Boys struggled quite a bit today, but it was a good journey. Some people had some poor opinions which bothered me. After the meet was over I reflected quite a bit, including on the way home. I really have struggled this year with my good running friends all being gone on missions and me really being on my own while Rob focuses on his prodigees. I was kind of the misfit this year.. I realized that I'll definitely miss it, but I am ready for Canada and those experiences.

Frisbee

Decathlon. It was rough and I had to leave early. I decided that I literally have very little natural athletic ability whatsoever. The only reason I'm where I am in distance running is all the hard work I've put in to get there.

"The Trial of Miles; Miles of Trials."

-John Parker

Wanting to start running again. Went out this evening for 4 or 5. My lower back hurt like it never has before. It was weird. I felt like all the strength and stability is gone. I felt good, but the back was killing me. I cut it short and only did 3 miles. 19:22, so 6:28 pace.

Didn't get any time to really workout at all. Spent all my time trying to get the Senior Gift done before the bbq. The frame/track turned out looking awesome but we are going to redo the pictures 

I really needed to get out and run today, but wasn't sure how well I was going to do. I decided I was going to force myself to run a little slower than I would normal to see if it helped my back. It hurt during the first mile, but after I stopped and did some dynamic stretching it didn't bother me much. It was windy. I just tried to stay relaxed. I think that the crazy downhill last week is what did it. I also think running fast the other day might have aggravated things as well. I was feeling pretty good and was able to do 6 miles. 41:37 total time, so 6:56 average.

I ran on the trail today to avoid up and down. I was against the wind all the way out. The back did alright after I warmed up, but started to bother me the last mile going out. Coming back there was dull pain most the way. I was running faster than yesterday though so that could have been part of the difference. I feel good running, I've just got to get this back thing better.  46:52 total, 6:42 average.

Was hoping to feel a little better today than I did. About half way the back started to hurt a bit. It was only on the right side today though. I wasn't moving very fast though. I was high 6:50s until the last mile and a half. 33:58 total, 6:47-48 average

It was really miserable. The only time I had to run was after school, so it was 90 degress plus it was hot on the asphalt. I did alright going out to the park and got a drink there. I ended up stopping like three times on the way back because the heat was killing all my energy. My legs were feeling pretty dead and my breathing was uncontrollably high. Low 6:40s average

Intended to take it easier tonight. My back hurt the first mile. The hill at the bluff on 800 really shot my heart rate up. I kept getting side aches today. The legs felt good, but aerobically I really struggled the whole uphill part. I feel out of shape, but I'm running alright. I think I need to work on my core strength. 32:58 total, 6:36 average. The fourth mile felt really good. 

After hanging out at the school all day listening to Burnley and Rob, and not having a normal lunch, Zach Jefferson and I went up to ferry. We decided to only do 4. It was a pretty easy day for me. The hills made it a good workout still. Averaged around 720. Just trying to get the strength back

I'm counting it as this far. Jeff and I were going to runhike up to Ben lomond peak. We couldn't make it because there was still too much snow. It was still good for hills and aerobic fitness. It was also good to just be in the mountains

Today was interesting. I stayed up all night partying at the all night senior party. That was a blast. We left at 5am for Oregon. I probably slept 3 fourths of the way, which made it pain free. I went out in the evening and did a 30 minute run. I found this dirt track that was around 300 meters. It would be an awesome place to so workouts. I wish we had something like that home. I did 4 strides after. My legs felt really fast and springy Which was good