called to serve: Florida Tallahassee

AM

I was glad to be at XC this morning and fun talking with my friends. Today was a long run out in the desert past the round about and back. I went really slow and stopped a couple times. I was really feeling it from not running like I should. Mondays are always hard (especially this one)  5.01 miles   45:04 total   8:59/mi ave 

PM

XC practise trying to get used to the heat before we have to run everyday in the afternoon after school. I descided to run to the school (.90). I felt great and it wasn't too hard to run fast and everything felt together. After everyone got to the school we ran the DI loop (2 miles). It was way hot and I started out way fast. I got passed by some kids right at the end. That's ok for today but it wont happen anymore. After the run I cooled down at the school and made my way home slowly. 4.04 miles  29:59 total  7:25/mi ave

Just got back from a sports physical.  73 1/4 height (about 6.1), pulse 80, blood pressure 120/70, 144 weight (I am in the 90th percential for height and 45th for weight). I'm feeling good.

AM

6 hills. (1- .52) (2- .53) (3- .50) (4- .51) (5- .52) (6- .48)   "@#**!@#$*%^&* I just realized that I should have done 7 hills"

I felt ok but tired. Ran with Ethan for the last few, I was surprised (in a nice way) that he helped me and pushed me.

3.45 miles  29:55 total 8:40/mi ave

PM

DI loop backwards. It was really hot and it felt like it took everything out of me at the end, I slowed down a lot coming back in.

After that I ran a little in my spikes I got for track but never wore because I got hurt. I ran a couple striders with the spikes in on the track, it really makes you stay on your toes. Then I ran on the field with the spikes out. You have to stay on your toes more than I usually do. I don't know if I should wear them for XC races, I need to talk to coach about it.

2.32 miles 17:58 total 7:45/mi ave

All day I have had a bad cough, the kind all in your chest and lungs. I felt like like I was going to through up in the morning and it really hurts. Hopefully it will go away soon.

AM

Tortoise fence. Ran with Ruth for most of the run and we just talked. I was really tired but it easier when we were talking and not thinking so much about running.

4.16 miles 32:39 total 7:51/mi ave

PM

Ran to the bank and back. I fell back from the group in the middle for a little bit, but then I pushed a little and caught back up. I am glad I did, it was a better run that way. My legs are way tired and it was really hot.

2.38 miles 17:57 total 7:33/mi ave

----Race tomorrow. I am nervous and scared but way excited. One goal I have for this year is to not have any races above 20min. Last year I beat my old PR at the first race, I'll go for it tomorrow.--

* I have been thinking about my goals and I wanted to add a goal: Just have fun. If I get TO focussed on braking times and beating people it wont be as fun for me. I need to remember why I do XC and have fun. And break as many times as I can.. : )

Today was our first XC race. I had an ok race, I feel like I could have pushed it harder, but ok for the first race. I also made Varsity! I was number 6 on the team. I know if I want to stay there I have to work very very hard because more people will show up probably when school starts. I wore my new raceing shoes and they felt good. Let the season begin.

I ran up to the school from my house and we played ultimate frisbee. I felt ok running up, tired from yesterday but good. My team lost :( Then I ran home with Decker. When I got home my ankle hurt but I took some medicine and it feels ok right now. I will run some more tomorrow.

Went out for a run at about 4. It was hot. I went down and then over to Panorama and ran around that crazy track they have over there a couple times. Descided to come in instead of going longer. 

17:26 total 7:31/mi ave