Running Blog

Trying to keep track of my getting-back-into-shapeness so I can remember stuff.

It's weird because I don't even think PVHS uses this thing anymore, and I'm 99.9% sure USU doesn't.  My random comments will fall on deaf ears. Scratch that. They'll fall on no ears. Except my own.

Anyhow, today was my first day officially back into running. Coach Spence asked me exactly how out of shape I am and I told him I am extremely out of shape. But don't worry, he's super chill and didn't even yell at me or kick me off the team. He told me we'd start getting my body back into running 6 days a week and hopefully have me in shape in time for indoor, so basically I'm gonna be doing 30 minute runs for the next little bit, and then whatever other various activities the rest of the team is doing. So. Today's workout:

Full set of drills, 6 strides, 30 minute easy run, lifting (just arms). Felt fine except for the arms because as it turns out I have no arm muscle whatsoever. I have never played a sport or done any activity really that required arm muscle. I need new trainers (and flats. And running clothes. And a watch) so I'll be getting those this weekend.

Light drills and 30 minutes easy with the girls. Super quiet. I think they know I'm awkward.

Definitely need to stretch after.

Light drills and 25 minutes easy with Maggie while the other girls did core. Also met two girls both named Megan and ran with them a little bit. The names on this team are ridiculous. On Monday I met Kelsie and Karlie and Kenzie. I have no idea who is who, but I definitely met them.

Talked with Coach Spence about my training plan for the next little bit. We're basically building a foundation for now. He told me he's excited about my potential, because he has girls on the varsity team right now who had slower high school 800 times than mine. So.. that's cool.

Today was seriously the most hectic day of my life. On T/TH I have class from 10:30 to 2:45, practice from 3-4:30ish, then work from 5-11. On top of that, I have a paper due this weekend that I haven't even chosen a topic for. Needless to say, I was quite overwhelmed. After a call to my mom that didn't help at all and some resultant rash decision-making, I ended up skipping some classes I probably shouldn't have skipped in order to finish the homework due this weekend. SO. All that seemingly unnecessary information is relevant because it leads up to the fact that I was super stressed before I went on my run today. The girls had 20 minutes plus strides this afternoon so I went on my own run at like 2:15ish. And let me just tell you. It was exactly what I needed. It was 30 minutes that I got to spend by myself just thinking and prioritizing my life. Also, the weather was beyond perfect. The leaves are turning and the sky was the prettiest blue ever and it was like 65 degrees. I just let myself get lost in my thoughts and before I knew it I was back at my apartment. And then reality came crashing back down. But still. I feel a million times better.

So basically: 30 minutes easy. Static stretching afterward.

I only went 20 minutes today for various reasons. It felt good. My ankles/calves were kinda feeling weird yesterday so I stretched them while I was at work last night and today they felt fine. I focused on my form more- trying to get my knees up and land farther up on my feet. The weather was great. Tomorrow I'll probably go early in the morning so I can drive down to Bountiful and spend the day with my mom.

30 minutes at 7:00 this morning. I did a few light drills in an attempt to warm up before I went outside & did static stretches after. It was chilly so I wore my soccer pants and some gloves without fear of getting yelled at by Coach Holt. It felt good.. My calves were feeling sorta weird again- it's sort of just a soreness near my ankles but almost feels strained sometimes. I stretched them really well after and occasionally I steal some of Janz's deep blue rub stuff (don't tell her. It's her own fault for leaving it out) to put on them. It's not really a big deal; I'm just sort of hoping to figure it out before it gets to be a big deal. 

Today I went down to Bountiful and met up with my mom. She bought me some new Kinvaras (meaning I can finally retire the old ones)  and running pants. Also she brought me a bike from home so I can finally cross-train when I feel like it. Also my aunt Judy gave me a watch. Also I used the opportunity to do all my laundry at my aunt's house and get some yum food to take back. It's always good to see the family.