Garek B Running

Ran 5 miles in the morning.

In the evening we drove out to the oval to do speed. We started off with 2 miles warmup and then 1 mile speed changes. Then changed shoes, jogged 1 lap, and went to the mile start. I went 4:47 so a little slower but I wasnt really disappointed. Then we jogged 2 laps and went to the 300 start for 12x300. Now we've done 9x300 at the oval which is rough but 12x300 is just plain brutal. Bill wanted all of my under 50 and I went 49, 49, 49, 47, 47, 47, 48, 48, 47, 47, 47, 45. After every 4 we jogged a lap and after each one we just jogged to the 300 mark and would start again. Cooled down until we hit 12.

Ran 5 in the morning.

In the afternoon we took Shriners way to 11th and then around Memory Grove to the Capitol. Ran down Victory Rd. until we got to the salt baths and then just weaved our way through downtown until we got back to East. Felt really really tired. Added to 13.

Got another 3 in, felt strong which was suprising.

4 miles in the morning around the Golf course.

Ran to Sugarhouse Park and did some strides then did the summer cemetery run with a small change. Instead of going back along 13 we ran back on 21st until 17th then down 17th until 19th then down 19th until the street right after clayton then back along 17th until 9th then 9th down to the school.

Was able to get another 3 in. Felt good!!

2 in the morning around my house.

In the afternoon we ran up 9th to Foothill then along Foothill by the VA hospital until we got to the cemetery across the street from Utah's fotball stadium. Did 2 laps in the cemetery then ran back to the school along 13th.

Got there and did 2 miles warmup and then raced the mile. It was really stupid how they seeded us because the fast seeds were the highest numbers and we had to start on the back row. So the start was awful. The first 2 laps I worked on passing people until I was about 3rd. Then the 3rd lap I threw a surge and took the lead which I now realize was a mistake. I kept the lead until the start of the 4th lap where Josh Ward and another kid from Davis passed me and I finished 3rd. 

Cooled down 2 miles then sat around for a bit before warming up 2 miles for the 800. Ran a 2:02 which was an indoor PR and I had a really good kick. My legs were tired from the mile so the start was awful. I fell right into last place and was just trying to not get last. Then with one lap left my legs just started moving really well and I was able to get myself into 4th place and finish.

Cooled down/warmed up 2.5 for the 2 mile. By that time lots of people had left and there wasnt really anyone in my race. Got out good and worked but I wasnt able to break away from the pack until lap 5. Finished strong I thought but I didnt really have anyone to push with so I ran a 9:52. Cooled down 3 miles and then another 4 later.

Shout-out to my boy Conner Baller who freaking killed it and he has amazing hair!