Be a Crazy Runner

AM- Easy 3!  Wait!  It was actually kinda tough!  Is it sad that I was dying on an easy run?

PM- This workout was supa' hard on me mentally (and a little physically, cuz I know my legs can do this, I just let my mind take over.... bad idea).  My times for the 1000's were 3:55 (what the??), 4:06, 4:13 (oops.), and 4:08.  I couldn't recover at all between each one, my breathing would not slow down... once again, I know it is all mentally.  My time I was supposed to hit was 4:03...  So I never hit my time.  But I guess that's what I get for not really running a workout ever since I was sick.  The 300's were way harder than I thought they would be.  I got last on every one (once again, I thought I hurt, so I slowed down), my times for those were 1:01 and 1:03.  I hope I can have a better workout on Wednesday!  I know I will, cuz I am going to think positive and be mentally strong!  I'm gonna get back to my normal speed in no time!  Weights were great!  Felt a little tired, but I'm getting in bed by 9!  I did last night, and it makes a big difference, so I am going to do it again.  Can't wait for the recovery run tomorrow. :) Oh... and morning practice.

AM- Easy 3! Felt great!  A little sore from yesterday, though.

PM- Nice recovery run.  We did the shoe run!  The other girls finally convinced me to get in the yucky pond, it wasn't worth it.  The mud was super gross and squishy, and everything just got muddy.  But I felt good, and I was hydrated!  I drank tons of water today!  Striders were great!  I'm going to stretch and roll, so my legs can feel a little better for the workout tomorrow.  Anyways!  I made a new friend!  It was a little black lady bug with red spots!  So it kinda' looked evil... but it chose me and landed on my shoulder!  Stoner said it was poisonous, it kinda' scared Aubrey. :)

AM- Easy 3!

PM- I felt super tired today, I don't even know why!  I'm getting to bed way earlier than I used to! (which wasn't a late time)  So I should feel more awake right?  Oh well.  My first 800 was great!  Just got a few seconds slower than I should.  My time I was supposed to hit was around 3:00, I hit 3:01, 3:08, 3:12 (getting slower...), 3:14, and then, wait for it... 3:06!  The last one, I ran with Megan.  She pushed me a ton!  We both were catching speed at the end!  I'm surprised I had it in me!  I just wanted to be done, I guess. :)  My heart rate was 142 and 138.  Which is pretty normal... for me anyways.  On the third one, I just felt sick to my stomach.  Same with the fourth one.  That kinda' makes me sad, cuz I really wanted a good workout today.  At least I ended well.  Anyways!  I rolled and stretched when I got home, and found out that my calves have huge knots in them!  Good thing I found that out now, instead of tomorrow, so I can have some more time to roll and stretch.  I'm so ready for the track meet!

AM- Easy 3! Dance party! :)

PM- 4 miles easy to Sanburgs! I got into the nasty pond! Ali found something pretty awesome in the pond... but I'm not saying what it is, cuz it might just be illegal. :) 200's were great! I felt strong. I'm ready to race!

AM- Easy 3.

PM- Track meet!  I think I did pretty good, for the first race!  I just wish I could've gotten under six minutes...  I felt tight in my arms... My legs were just tired.  I just need to learn to relax!  All day at school, I just was thinking about the race, and it got me so nervous!  The 4X8 was fun!  Maskerem was the first runner, she kinda' got us like 100 meters behind. :\  I was second, I guess it was my job to catch us back up, Taylor was 3rd, her job was to pass girls, Mia was last, she just had to finish strong and get a good spot!  Which she did!  Good job, Mia! :)

Second day of the track meet!  I did the 2 mile!  I was so ready for this race!  We did DI loop warm up.  My legs were a little sore, but nothing to worry about.  I felt strong, and every time I would want to slow down, Coach would be there yelling at me to go faster. Thanks, Coach!  Anyways!  I think I got a pretty good time!  Overall, it was a pretty good track meet!  Plan to do better next week.