Progression Daily

So I got a head cold last Thursday on my way to Flagstaff. It kicked my butt all weekend and continued through today. I know bad timing going into a marathon weekend. The only silver lining is that maybe I lost some weight because I didn't have an apetite. I finally got to a point where I thought I could get some mileage. Out towards Sunriver in the heat. Mixed in a 6:44 2nd mile and struggled for the last mile home.

Also took out some termites today with Barney. Plus my car battery died. It's been a rough couple of weeks. 

Run out to the Sunriver golf course with Star and George. Keeping my legs fresh and relaxed. 4.14 miles 

Just got out to avoid feeling sluggish. Still fighting off this lingering cold crap. 2.3 miles 

Very similar to last weekend, the best part of my trip was seeing some elk. Everything else that followed not that amazing. I of course started out a little fast in the marathon. Knowing it was not a substantial pace for me, I slowed things down intentionally. My new goal was just to run right around 7 minute miles. Unfortunately my IT started flaring up around 15. I was super bummed I wasn't able to carry out my secondary goal. After some very painful miles I decided it wasn't worth running anymore but I still wanted to finish. I suppose dropping out of the Southern Utah Half was one of the main reasons for not wanting to drop out. So I hobbled/speed walked the last 8-11 miles. All in all not the experience I signed up for but it's all good. Now I'll have to spend some extra time on my IT. 26.39 miles 

First day of XC practice. Jogged 10 minutes. Talked to Sydney and Taylor a little bit. I'm trying to stay positive with my current IT pain. I played this game for almost 2 years. Time to be patient. 1.03 miles 

Walked 30 minutes with George. 

Walked 30 minutes in Washington. 

I had a feeling I could try some running today. I passed the 20 minute test with no issues. 30 minute test with a little flare up (more of a feeling of just being off). 35 test same feeling. So I passed the test! Mixed in with Brinley, Adri, Kennis. Then Drew and Taegyn, a little with AJ, and then finished with top girls. 4.63 miles 

No IT pain going into today. However my foot/heel is in a ton of pain. I pray its not plantar. 

Perfect xc day! With some taping techniques I was able to run on the grass with the girls. Hit some strides too. I was even able to sprint around and play ultimate. Then kids club and a good day at weights. 2.61 miles 

Tour de Washington then 6 sets of 3 minute picks ups that I ran with the girls. I also mixed in with some boys on the girls recovery. Good day with some great conversations during our book talk on section 1. 7.25 miles 

AM- I survived 12 miles of backpacking with minimal pain in foot last weekend. I think I am in the clear as far as worrying about my foot. I will continue to work on it for a while though. 

15 minute baseline test for the team. I warmed and cooled with the girls. I wasn't planning on running with anyone during their 15 minutes but saw Adri really struggling so I ran the last 8-9 minutes with her. Saw a coupe of people struggling. ZDT and Brinley looked pretty good. 5.51 miles 

PM- Started out on a run with George (with Star and Marieta trailing). Then we ran into Aaron at the Dixie Center. We ran a little with Aaron, Holt, and Logan before deciding to turn around. No real foot pain. 4.13 miles 

Half and half then striders. Had some Achilles pain. Ultimate and weights. 4.14 miles 

Steps Washington. I helped out Kyler, Wes, and Kyanne on the first one. Then I helped Kyler and Macy on the second one. It was good workout and kids pushed themselves. 6.05 miles 

Tour de washington with Brinley, Coach W, Brooklyn, and Katie. 5.23 miles 

Dixie Center up into Tonaquint with the girls and Coach Williams. We did 4 sets of 5 minute tempo. Ran the first one with the big group, second with Macy, 3rd and 4th with Katie. Striders. 8.10 miles 

I stripped part of my tire off on a rock at the freaking cabin. I planned on running longer but that put a damper on things. Still got some mileage around the cabin in the woods. I did reach my goal of running 6 days this week so I'll call it good. 3.16 miles 

Ran to a jungle trail in Hawaii. My dad and I split ways at the trailhead. I wanted to get out for a 2nd run but got caught up with other things. Super humid run! 4.67 miles 

Same trail as the other day. Tons of roots everywhere but it was awesome running through the jungle. Watched my Dad slide down a hill. 7.42 miles