AM- 12 miles w/ 3 mile tempo. So...since I was the only level 3A there today I just ran with the level 3B's. We ran out past Maverick then into the desert, over the hill into Coral Canyon. The first 2 miles were pretty easy...limited effort really. Then, we hit the hill at around 3 miles and it wasn't too bad...I took it easy to save stuff for the tempo (usually I float up hills). We then went down the otherside into Coral Canyon on a trail that was rollercoaster-like. So, for just a regular 12 miles it was hard enough, not adding the tempo in. We went a little past the elementary out there until we turned around and we said our goodbyes to Tyson. We then turned around and did the same back....going back up that hill again (seriously like a 15% incline according to my dad). Then, about a quarter of a mile after that we had the pleasure of starting our tempo at the bottom of the hill. I tried to stay concentrated and focus on now instead of how far we have or whats coming up. I literally was repeating to myself "Focus on now...what can you do NOW." It helped A TON I didn't worry about where other people were or how far I had....just what I needed to do. It felt controled and a nice tempo on a hard enough run. Here are my splits for the tempo (although I think my watch is off because I am positive that we were going faster....and coaches watch said it we went faster too): 6:09, 6:15, 6:12. Me and Coach finished with a 2 mile add-on and we went SUPER slow....probably 'cause I felt like I was cramping everywhere and my legs were dead. By the end I felt dead but accomplished....I feel bad for Michael who has to run this by himself muahahaha :)
PM- This run was a bit weird one. I cramped up (Like a rock) on both sides of my stumach. I had to stop about 3/4 of a mile in because the cramping hurt sooo bad! So, my first mile was like 10:02. The second mile I turned around with the team, still with some cramping. (8:46) Then, the last mile I ran with good ol' Able and I was able, see what I did there haha, to catch back up with the group after stopping. The split was 7:36 or so the last mile. Overall, it was a decent run (with all the cramping). Plyo's and lifting after....felt fine. Loving the new mindset! It's a lot more fun to think about improvement than winning...so that's what I'm going to do...improve at a fast rate and if I end up winning some stuff FANTASTIC! | 