Progression Daily

AM- The dreaded uphill run!  It's funny to see how much these kids dread certain runs.  At the same time they show a lot of positivity once we get out on it.  My goal was to help some level 1 guys make it up the steep climbs.  As I headed out I ran with the girls, Roberts, Trey, and Nathan.  It was fun and I coasted some downhills with Jess. After 20 mins of downhill we of course had to flip it back.  I helped Nathan maintain a good pace and rely on his affirmations. At one point we heard some dogs barking from a side trail, I quickly ran up to protect the girls (mainly Alli). The dogs weren't going to do anything but I yelled at them to go home.  Surprisingly they both turned away after I yelled. 6.74 miles (1.50 warm up on my own) 

Camp was amazing!  I am excited to get the season going and see these kids in action! 

Ran out about 6 miles on the main road from camp. Then I found a sign with a trail labeled: “Bryce canyon boundary.” I thought I would go explore that for a couple of miles. I did some good climbing then ran long hollow back towards camp. It was longer than expected. I wanted to run 14 miles and ended up running 17.5 miles

AM- Running around/setting up the time trial course. 5.65 miles 

PM- Braved the heat with Metler, Trevor (2003 stg marathon winner), and Marieta. I only made it 1.5 miles before I turned back to run with Marieta. Then I added a mile going sub 7:20 mile pace. I know not fast but I need to run faster to end my runs. 4.60 miles  

AM- Chuckawalla with the kids and tortoise. 5.23 miles 

PM- Weights then 15 min loop. I added a little on my own. 3.32

AM- Ran most of the interval workout with the team before leaving to go to school. Nathan was doing a great job leading the group! 4.05 miles 

PM- Jog around the hood. Marieta joined me for a little bit. 4.06 miles 

AM- Green Springs for as long as I could. Turned back with Roberts. 2.55 miles 

PM- Weights and 15 minute loop. 2.01 miles

AM- Got up a little earlier to run 2 around my house. Then out with the team and groupd up with Kenny, Keaton, and Zack. 6.96  miles 

PM- Setting up duel in the desert then warm up with the boys. 2.83

Dope run! My dad drove me and my bro and sis in law 12 miles up the marathon course from vernon. I wanted to run 14 but got a late start and wanted to be at xc practice at 8. I knew I had to run quick to make it to the finish line and my car. I ran really smooth the whole way. I know the course is fast and my times seem more impressive than they would be on a flat 12. However, I was proud of my mental toughness and calmness. Metler passed me in the last mile and I wish my legs would have responded better to go after him. At xc practice my quads were hammered so nothing impressive there. Ran with Roberts, Sadie, and Macy. 

12 mile splits:

1. 6:30

2. 6:17      12:47

3. 6:43      19:30 

4. 6:41      26:11

5. 7:04 (Winchester Hill)  33:15

6. 6:44     39:59

7. 6:11     46:10

8. 6:48     52:58

9. 6:26     59:24

10. 6:32   1:05:56

11. 6:48   1:12:44

12. 6:54   1:19:38

.29. 2:24  1:22:02

12.29 miles: 1:22:02 @6:40 mile pace

3.31 miles with xc

AM- Ran around with Holt and Roberts while the kids did their workout. I was super sore from saturday. 6.29 miles 

PM- 25 run to 2450. 3 miles 

AM- Weights then 15 solo and 15 with the team. 3.64 miles 

PM- 30 minutes in the heat. My IT was flaring up just a little bit so I took it easy. 3.26 miles 

PM- Ran to practice from my parents. Ran 25 with Isaac then some strides. Ran back to my parents to meet Marieta. Were making one car work between the two of us. 6.03 miles

PM2- Got out on virgin river trail around 8pm with Marieta. We did an easy 3. I didn't feel to great. 3.01 miles 

AM- Ran around the Dixie Center area looking for my watch then I added after weights. 5.75 miles

PM- I kept track of how much I ran around at Cedar All-Comers. Ended up being 1.05 miles 

I’m a bit frustrated at my lack of mileage this week. I have some excuses but I need to figure out how to milk more mileage with less time allotted to me. 

AM- Last night I layed down for a minute after the xc meet just to relax.  After a couple of minutes I passed out. So I wasn't able to make it to morning practice. I just did a quick 2 around the neighborhood. 2.02 miles 

PM- Smashed the competition in a team picture scavenger hunt. Then added on just to feel something. 4 miles 

AM- Got 5 in before meeting up with the team. I parked out by the grass valley/pinto road. I ran a mile up the steep road then back to the Roberts cabin. As I got close to the church these 2 cows got scared and crossed the road. One of the cows peeled out and slipped on the grass. It was quite the spectacle. I did my best to stay with the varsity but on the uphills I couldn’t do it. I still put in a decent effort. Then for the last 2.5 miles of my run I went hard trailing the varsity on the downhill. I threw in a 5:46 mile with some low 6s. 12.25 miles 

PM- After being in a car for nearly 8 hours today I had to get out and stretch the legs. Ran  until midnight. 3.58 miles 

AM- Out to the parkway. I had some stomach problems but endured for 60+ minutes. I wish I could push with the top guys for longer distances. 8.15 miles 

PM- Easy grass. 2.72 miles 

AM- Weights and a little running. 2.37 miles 

PM- I did good to stay up with the big group of boys in the blistering heat. I stayed mentally tough. 6.26 miles 

AM- Woke up at 4:30 and out the door by 5. My goal was to run from my house to PVHS and meet up with the boys. Mission accomplished! Only when I got there I was pretty tired. 11 miles 

PM- Intervals with Gianno, Isaac C, and Dalton. 4.10 miles 

Ran from parents to school then 40+ minutes with crew then back to parents. 7.72 miles 

AM- Mixed in with the boys and finished with Bentley, Gabe, and Elijah. 5.03 miles 

PM- Around the good. 4.38 miles 

AM- Got up at 4 and had a slow but successful start. I parked by the S Wade dealerships then Bluff to 700 S. I felt really sluggish so I decided to mix in some tempo for 3 miles. I did 7:08, 7:01, and 6:56. Not super fast but felt like a good effort. 7.03 miles 

PM- Fun desert run overlooking Bloomington finishing with a 6:36 mile. Then relaxing hike/picnic with Marieta up towards Webb Hill. I knew I had to get out this afternoon because I have a standard of hitting over 10 miles each Saturday. Looking back I realized I have kept this standard since the first Saturday in May. I have averaged 13.5 miles over the last 17 Saturdays. 5.38 miles

AM- Grass running helping out kids doing some tempo. I mixed in with Nic, Nathan, and Trey for a little bit. 6 miles

PM- 20 minutes in grass. 2.37

AM- Ran around in the morning to get more mileage. Then caught up with the boys on their 15 minute loop. 5.39 miles 

PM- Long run in the heat. I mixed in time with a couple of different groups. 8.37 miles 

AM- Tonaquint down past Southgate GC and back on the bike trail. Ran right by a falcon. 6.08 miles 

PM- Ran with the Wilsons then G and Isaac. 4.36

AM- A little running before and after weights. 4.02 miles 

PM- Shoe run. Ran mainly with Trey, Nathan, Isaac E, and Nic. 6 miles 

AM- Just another good loop. 4.13 miles 

PM- 30 with a bunch of crazies. 4.06 miles 

AM- Camped down by Pine Valley Creek. Woke up at 5am and headed towards PV. I kind of like running in the morning before the sun comes up. It also helps me on hills because in the dark I don’t realize I’m climbing a hill. I made it to the whipple trail before I started to get some sun (around 6 miles). Then I switch backed for about 2 miles on the trail before turning around. All in all a good satisfying run!  15.42 miles 

PM- Crisp and calm Bloomington loop run at around 9:30pm. 4.84 miles