Progression Daily

Slept in a little late and missed the warm up with the kids. Hit some fast intervals on the track. I focused on Laney, Brianna, Kennis, and Elle. They all did well on staying positive (at least when I was running with them). Its funny how me trying to keep these kids positive and not give into negativity has definetely helped me in my own running when I do not feel my best. 4.09 miles 

AM- Miscommunication led to me missing our team run before the marathon. I jogged a little with some marathoners. .47 

PM- Lars Fork with George. 4.48 miles 

I wanted to get a run in on a great adventurous Sunday. Marieta dropped me off after visiting Ava. I also have a goal to run every day for a year. I need to get back to being a runner that is a little husky. Currently I am a fatty trying to run. 1.26 miles

AM- Started with the lower minute boys until the charge up Sunrise Hill. I quickly fell behind. Then I navigated the downhill on Sunrise and down Foremaster. I closed the gap right around at Maverik where all the boys went in to the bathroom. I got tired after 5+ minutes and saw the girls running by. I joined them until 2450 when I finally saw the boys coming. Rejoined their group and ran some hills and pick ups with them. Kids look fast, I felt good. 7.85 miles 

PM- Half and half with girls. 2.37 miles 

A potential storm pushed us to Sullivan Park. We got 10 minutes into our warm up when the rain starting coming down hard. Everyone (that I heard) seemed optimistic about the conditions. Unfortunately the AD found us and shut down the run. I wasn't going to pass on getting more mileage in the rain. So Jason and I headed back up the trail and enjoyed 4 more miles. Perfect weather. 6.53 miles 

AM- Finally got our speed work in (since we coudn't yesterday). I learned last week that if I try to do the full minutes on the race intervals I start to fall off. Mainly because I am a fat wuss. So today I decided to hop in 2 minutes into their 4 minute intervals. This way I could really focus on pushing them into their spots and being positive. Yes I still feel like a wuss for shortening the interval but I am more efficient as a coach when I do it. I mixed in with the Carson and his crew, Laney, and Wesley. For the last 2 I ran with the varsity girls. They were fast and pushing hard together. Man do I love October running! 6.47 miles

PM- 40 with Holt and Julien. Talked about traditions and bringing things together. I felt terrible, no energy. 5.16 miles 

Side not I am considering signing up for Mt. Charleston because my buddy Derek is trying to convince to do it. I do need something to train for, mainly to help me lose weight. 

AM- Had a captains meeting so I had to choose between running or some weights. I went with weights to let my foot relax until this afternoon. 
 

PM- Green Springs with the girls. 4.75 miles 

AM- Nothing amazing this morning. I had stomach problems and foot pain slowing me down. Kids looked fast though. 3.14 miles 

AM- Running around several times at Cedar Invite. Kids looked great and girls are pulling it together. 3.74 miles 

PM- Peaceful Temple Quarry run from the new development area. Also hiked with Marieta. 2.74 miles 

Night jog in the crisp air. 1.06 miles 

AM- 45 minutes with Elle, Brianna, and Amelia. Ran smooth and fast with our 6 pick ups. Then I did my best to keep up with the girls on their 2 200s. 7.11 miles 

PM- DI loop and then weights. 2.12 miles 

AM- Rainy cold run with the crew this morning. It seemed like a really good turn out and kids were gettting after it. I mixed in with the usual groups. Wrapped up the workout with some fast 1 minute intervals with the top girls. Cool with Coleman. 6.57 miles 

Slow 25 with boys. I took a while to warm up. Added a mile after running with the kids. 4.01 miles

AM- Running around looking for Ross's truck. .31 

PM- Barely made it to practice after getting lost deer hunting. Warmed up with the girls then mixed in with different groups for some speed work. I had tired legs from hiking with Ross but I also felt good. 4.79 miles 

35 up Sullivan with the girls. Half way through I saw Laney was running by herself so I ran with her. 4.11 miles 

AM- Hit some mileage with George and Justin (George's bro in law). Justin is training for the Antelope Island Half so he wanted to hit 2 10 minute tempos. We started at the Dixie Rock parking lot and ran up the road. His tempo pace was actually pretty slow at like 7:20-7:30. It was fun to pick it up just a little bit. After the tempos we connected into City Creek and crossed over the road and onto T-Bone and back to the car. Great conversations and the run went by fast. 9.3 miles

PM- Hit 3 400s with the Kennis, Brinley, and Brianna (for a couple). They did 4, I missed the first one. Then 2 fast 200s. The second 200 we went under 40 seconds, which is fast for me. Great short workout with some speed. Cooled and added 10 more minutes with Jason. 6.23 miles 

Got my Sunday night jog in after watching TJ Watt win a game for the Steelers. Almost got hit by a lady texting and driving. 1.04 miles 

Ran from my parents towards Sullivan Park. Jason pulled over and picked me up. Ran 30 with the boys. Nice cool and windy run. Then some striders. Added 2 more miles with Jason down the trail. Then I added another mile as Marieta drove my way to pick me up. Excited for region! 9.41 miles 

AM- 25 with the girls. 2.85 miles 

PM- Running around at Region. 2.17 miles 

25 and striders with the boys. 4.18 miles 

AM- Woke up early and couldn't go back to bed so I ran my neighborhood 2 mile loop. Then weights and DI loop. 4.02 miles 

PM- 35 and 4 200s. Started with varsity boys then ditched them for the girls because Dave and Jason were already with the boys. Had some fun conversations with the girls. Kate did her weird southern accent. 5.55 miles 

AM- 8 minute tempo with dirty Carson and the boys. Then 3x2 (race, cv alt) with good efforts from the girls and Gaige. Then 4x1 (race/vo2 alt). I felt fast and the girls were even faster. On the last 400 I tried to pull ahead of everybody with 20 seconds left but Brooklyn and Adri blew by me. Cooled with boys. 5.51 miles 

AM- Met up with George. Started Mayors Loop then connected into Kentucky Lucky. Popped down by the school district buses and back into the desert and home. 8.04 miles 

PM- Land Hill with Travis. Always good to talk and the miles go by fast. Great route. 6.82 miles 

Sunday night jog. 1.02 miles 

AM- Normal warm. 4x400s and 2 finish 200s. I tried breaking in and splitting up the girls on the last 200. Brooklyn, Adri, Katie, and Kate weren't having it. Cooled with boys then a little extra with Porter. 5.11 miles 

PM- 20 minute run with goofy girls. My hat flew off due to wind so I had to run in the road ang grab it like Indiana Jones. 2.37 miles 

AM- 15 minute run with the boys. I should've run more but I also wanted to spend time with Marieta before I left for State. 1.93 miles 

PM- Liberty park running with the girls. 4 striders then another mile with Jason. Ran into the legend Zachary Lamar Chester Smith. 5.16 miles

AM- A little warm to shake out a poop. Then 10 miles with Logan, Jason, and Holt. I think I have a plantar wart on my foot so that is feeling pretty sore and raw. Then 2 more miles with the team. 12.79 miles 

PM- Perfect state day! Had some down time to chill at the hotel before heading over to the Regional Alethic Complex. I even took a little nap. The hype squads went all out this year! At the start line the girls started to strip down for the race revealing their “AVA” tattoos. It caught me off guard and had me tearing up a little bit. The girls got after it and ran strong with Brooklyn (4th), Adri (6th), Kate (13th), Katie (17th), and Brinley (20th). I am extremely happy for Kate! She worked through some hard things this year and came out the other side even stronger! I'm glad I could be there for her in her times of need. She was there for me when I needed some positivity. They did it! I’m super impressed with these girls taking on a new course these last 3 years and still coming out on top. I just wish I could’ve seen and filmed more of the race. It was hard to to get to different spots in time. Boys did about as good as one could hope. Trey ran an amazing race and took 4th. Boys took 4th overall continuing a streak of a top 5 finish since 08’ (my senior year). Feel overwhelmed with gratitude for this team. 1.53 miles 

I did not think the excitement of yesterday could be matched for a while. Well the Halloween run brought the excitement. The kids were decked out, especially the Mario Kart ones. Some idiot tried to hit Steve Irwin (Dave) and some of the boys. Dave gave the guys car a little slap. The guy pulled into the mall parking lot and starting getting in Dave's face. I think he kicked or tripped Dave at one point? I started to make my way over just as the guy was threatening to call the cops. Dave said "Go for it! I'll be at Arctic Circle!" Which is a very classy line. Then on the return trip the boys helped push start a heavy man on a motorcycle. It took a couple of attempts and some steep downhill to get him going. 2.86 miles 

Pushing Tin and Claim Jumper with George. I tripped and banged up my palm/thumb early into the run. Great temps and smooth running until about 7 miles, from there we endured. 8.01 miles 

Couldn't pass up on the abandoned golf course while in Vegas. I tried not to look at my watch until a mile split. I found that Aaron Metler consistency doing 3 8:22 miles in a row. Then I picked things up from there with a 7:54, 7:58, 7:38, and 7:26. It was nice just running and trying not to focus on a watch but listen to my body. Added some slower miles while my body broke down. Yesterday I had a hard time seeing things and today my brain is pounding. I can't sneeze or lean forward without my brain blowing up. 10.01 miles 

Late run and no trick or treaters. 1.05 miles