Trial of Miles, Miles of Trials

Raced the dream maker. Started out a little too fast but gave it everything I had left the last quarter mile. Almost passed out after. 3 seconds off PR.

Relaxed recovery run 7:35/mi pace

3 X 60 sec grass pickups at 5K race pace with 90 sec active rest. Didn't do all 10 because of 5K race tomorrow.

Shout out to Brad for being a baller and Sami for being a boss at ping pong ;)

Great job to everyone who raced today and thanks to those who came and supported 

Epic recovery run in the rain. Last run with Strrt and Sean. They've been great teammates and I really look up to them. Stewart will be a great missionary and Sean is gonna kill it running for Miami. Gonna miss hanging with those guys

Comfortable distance run 6:45/mi pace. Ran on the trails at the cabin. Good elevation and hill training. Saw a mama moose with her baby so that was sick. 

30 min. fartlek 4.85 miles. 5 min. hard, 5 min. easy, 4 min. hard, 4 min. easy...down to 1. Ran this on dirt roads near Martins Cove in Wyoming.

5 min. at 5:16 pace

4 min. at 5:04 pace

3 min. at 4:50 pace

2 min. at 4:52 pace

1 min. at 4:21 pace

Comfortable recovery run at 7:00 pace. Ran on some roads and trails in Wyoming.

Got up early to do 10X60 sec repeats with 90 sec active rest in between. Didn't do all of these with the team cuz I raced the next day so this was kind of a makeup. Ran through forest in Wyoming at Devils Tower National Monument.

1- 5:16 pace

2- 5:16 pace

3- 5:00 pace

4- 4:46 pace

5- 5:16 pace

6- 4:46 pace

7- 4:33 pace

8- 4:33 pace

9- 4:46 pace

10- 4:46 pace

Recovery run at 7:15 pace. Ran in Keystone, South Dakota near Mount Rushmore 

4 mile tempo in 22:10 (5:33 pace). Didn't pace very good and went a little too fast the last 2 miles. Surprised when watch beeped 5:20 for mile 3. Wish I had my boys to push off of cuz I struggled. Sick scenery tho, ran through the forest in South Dakota.

1- 5:42

2- 5:46

3- 5:20

4- 5:21

Relaxed long run at 6:50 pace. Felt really good. Ran some rolling hills in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Easy distance run. Don't know about pace cuz I forgot to start my watch. With school starting we can't have practice in the morning anymore so it was a little hot but not too bad. Loved running with the team again after a week of running by myself. SOLW

Relaxed distance run at 7:20 pace. Still adjusting to the heat. Pumped for Highland on Thursday! Excited to see what we can do as a team and focusing on my personal race goals too

Pre meet at the cemetery grass. 800 at 5K pace but ran 2:54 which is slow but not too bad. Psyched for race tomorrow and ready to kill it with the guys

Sick race today. Love the course and thought I did pretty well. I had a dry throat and mouth the whole race but it was ok. Our team killed it especially Connor Baller so shoutout to him! And shoutout to Garek B who didn't race but is running 110 miles this week! Great job everyone 3rd at highland is an epic start to the season. We have a couple things to work on (at least I do) but pumped to see what we can do

Easy recovery run at 7:40 pace. Legs felt pretty good

Relaxed distance mostly on the Jordan River trail. 7:10 pace. Felt great, seemed like miles were flying by.

Easy distance run at 7:25 pace. Ice bathed at the spring with the Hinckleys.

Ran 4 miles at 7:10 pace after school. Then ran Westlake duel as a tempo. Around 10:40 for 2 miles. Felt awesome! Went to SOLW then Sami's for hot chocolate and nachos. Shoutout to Sami and her mom they're pretty cool.

6X800 today with 4 on the overpass and 2 on the track. Overpass 2:25-2:35. Track 2:28 and 2:26. Finished up miles and paced Jamie for 2 of her 800s. 

Much-needed recovery run. Legs felt sore after yesterday and Tuesday's workouts so I kinda just hung at the back and took it easy. SOLW

Pre meet 800 in 2:35. Finished up mileage and iced at the SOLW. So stoked for grass relays tomorrow.

Raced first in the relay. Goals were 10:20 and top 7 didn't get either of those. Wasn't a good race physically or mentally. Idk why just didn't have it today. Died the last 800 and got passed by 2 or 3 people. Sucks that the team had to play catch up and I couldn't get us in a better position for the rest of the relay. Feel like I let myself and the team down but gotta find a way to shake it off and move on. Still got 5th as a team which isn't too bad

Chill distance/recovery run at 7:10 pace. SOLW

Low mileage run at 7:40 pace. 2 miles barefoot on the grass.

Ran pre region as a tempo. Felt really comfortable. 5K in 16:50

Recovery run. Ate too much for lunch so felt like crap but legs were good. 2 miles barefoot on the grass. Feeling good about byu this Saturday

Pre meet 800 in 2:32. Shout out to Collin for letting us over to carb load! Went to the spring in the dark which was sick

Epic race today. Felt really good until the last 300 when I got passed by a couple guys. Team performed well, got 3rd behind Davis and Deseret Hills. Shout out to Connor Baller for getting 15:46 and on the podium. And Garek cuz he beat me by a minute haha

Biked 6 miles before practice. Warmup to the groval. 3 sets of 100m, 200, 300, 400, 500 up airport. Recovery jog down the hill after each. I've had a cold since Thursday but wasn't too bad. Form and pace felt good. After workout, cooled down back to high school and did abs and hips. 3.5 miles on the bike home.

100: 20, 21, 21

200: 42, 43, 43

300: 65, 66, 67

400: 89, 91, 87

500: 1:53, 1:52, 1:48

High mileage recovery run at 7:20 pace

All out 6 min. on the track today. Took turns pacing and hit a mile in 4:51. Ended up getting 2040m which is a little over 1.25 miles. Felt good about it but working with coach to improve my kick. Pumped for Herriman on Friday.

Pre meet 800 in 2:34, strides, and starts

I'm gonna be honest, the race sucked. Hit 800 to go in a good spot, got a side stitch, couldn't breathe and died. Got passed by a lot of people and was crying and forcing air out as I finished. Never felt like such a failure and never cried that much after a race. Gonna take it easy tomorrow and maybe some of next week. Really disappointed but our team took 2nd so that's good

Coach suggested I take today off or just run slow/low mileage. Ran some easy miles around Olympic Park and biked 10 miles. Right quad is really sore

Whistle hills at the cemetery. 3 sets of 15, 20, 25 sec sprint with recovery jog back to start. One 30 sec after the 3 sets. Felt great until the last 25 and the 30. Got a horrible headache and felt light headed but not a bad workout. Finished miles and iced at the spring.

Warmed up the legs with a mile of speed changes on the track. Started the race out pretty conservative then moved up. Not a PR but felt pretty good about it considering the workout yesterday

Low mileage recovery run at 7:20 pace with some strides after

5 x 1 mile repeats at 5K pace with 4 min. rest in between each. Ran them at the cemetery cuz the pit was too muddy so it was a fairly flat course with some gradual uphill and downhill. Had to do them by myself cuz the other guys drove up to sugar house to do them. Went a little too fast but felt fresh and paced pretty good.

1- 5:03

2- 5:06

3- 5:02

4- 5:03

5- 5:00

Last workout of awesome week. 6 x 1000m with a recovery 200, sprint 200 and 3 min. rest in between each. 1000s were 3:07s for the first and third and 3:09-3:10 for the others. 200s were 27-28 and 26 for the last one

12 min. on the bike. Progression recovery run average pace 7:18. Legs are trashed and right hamstring feels really tight so I did about 5 and a half of it on the grass at Olympic Park. Biked another 12 min. after

Low mileage recovery run. In the evening, biked 10 miles in 36 min. Put me in the Tour de France lol

Warmed up a mile, 2 miles of speed changes on the turf, 2 miles barefoot on the grass/turf, finished up miles and did some strides

Distance run at 7:25 pace

Easy run at 7:20 pace. Pretty slow the first 5 miles. Stoked for Bob Firman

Shout out to my bro Elder Raff cuz he comes home from Cali in 2 months from today.

Drove to Boise and ran the course. Met Pine View coach Holt that was pretty sick. Pre meet was last .37 to the finish in 1:51 and 3 starts. I really like the course. Ready to kill it tomorrow. 

Sweet race.  First mile was hecka fast then slowed down after that but passed a bunch of people. Idk why but stomach felt kinda sick and I wasn't really there mentally. Still had a good race and couldn't have done it without my boy Connor. We cooled down 4 miles after and saw a poor dead frog on the side of the road. Got back and did an interview and kinda got asked to an Idaho homecoming but not really. Went to awards and got a sick backpack and medal. The team got 4th with 116, 7 points behind Davis in 3rd and 12 points behind Timpanogos who won so it was dang close.

High mileage run with Thom at 7:25 pace. Did some strides after. Had a sick talk with coach about basically everything

Stair workout on the track. 200m, 400, 800, 1600, 800, 400 at 5K pace and an all-out 200. Never really found the pace. Splits were 35, 80, 2:35, 5:03, 2:29, 72, and 24 for the 200. Cooled down and did 20 min. of abs

High mileage with 9X100m pickups. Whole run ended up being 7:07 average pace. Legs feel hecka sore

Pre meet 800 in 2:35. Strides and starts. Park city tomorrow 

3 mile warmup. Raced park city as a fast tempo. First mile was slow but picked it up after that. Felt really comfortable. Team took first! Right calf/Achilles felt really tight during 2 mile cool down hopefully be good to go for next week.

4 easy miles in the morning, 1 mile barefoot. Calf and Achilles are still hurting so I did most of it on the grass

Another 4 grass miles with one barefoot in the afternoon. 7:25 average pace. First time running in Altras and they feel good.

1 mile warmup on the turf. 12X400m, 1st 4 at 5K pace, next 4 at 2 mile pace, last 4 at mile pace. 76, 74, 74, 76, then 70, 71, 71, 71, and 65, 65, 65, with last one all out which was a 58 (400 PR!) Really consistent and on-pace workout. Cooled down but Achilles started hurting so I cut it a mile short and biked 10 min.

Talked to coach about my calf and Achilles problems and she told me to run half of medium mileage and finish on the bike. Warmed up, did 2 miles of speed changes, ran a lil more then hit the bikes for 30 min.

5 miles, 1 barefoot. 7:20 average pace. Calf and Achilles feel good

Shout to coach G! She had a baby today!

Pre meet 800 in 2:23. Strides and starts. Ready to kill it tomorrow 

1 mile warmup. Started off fast but not too fast. Moved well and fought to get up and stay with Connor. Goals were top 5 and 15:30 so overall happy about my performance. Team got 3rd behind Lone Peak and American Fork so now we're looking forward to state on the 21st

7 and a half recovery miles at 7:08 average pace. 1.5 barefoot at the ole sports complex 

Distance run at 7:15 pace with some strides after. Went on an amazing horseback ride up AF canyon somewhere. Shout out to my mom cuz she gave birth to me 16 years ago.

9 miles at 7:20 average pace. Started off with the guys but separated cuz they were messing around and going 7:50. So ran most of it alone but it was a good run. Went up killers then turned around and went to wines to run a barefoot mile before heading back.

1.5 mile warmup. Whistle hills on airport. 3 sets of 15, 20, 25 sec. with recovery jog back to start. Pushed hard and felt good. Last 2 were a struggle and form fell off a little bit but I still stayed up there. Good workout. Cooled down to Jamie's then back to the school to do a barefoot mile on the turf.

Distance run with Kobe at 6:50 pace. Went up towards Freedom and we were feeling good on the way back so we threw in a couple 6:30s. Barefoot mile after and some strides. Then went on a bike ride. Took it pretty easy. Went to the Murdock Canal Trail and took that to PG. Turned around and came back through AF. Ended up being 30 miles.

Biked 3 miles to the high school. Warmed up to the Hinkleys to get Michael and Austin then finished up miles. 7.5 miles at 7:20 pace. Went back to the Hinkleys after for abs, French toast, ping pong, and this other game idk what it's called but it was a party and me and Austin won so that was sick. Had some raspberries from their garden too they were glorious. Biked home after that, 7.5 on the bike today.

Biked to practice. 1 mile warmup, 2 miles speed changes on the turf, 1 barefoot mile, finished up mileage. Talked about state on Wednesday and our goal going in. Then went to the Heaps house for waffles and tramp basketball. Played some pig but I got out both times haha I'll stick to running. Biked 4 miles to home in the rain. Hit 34 mph on the odometer down airport so that was a blast.

Went to the Provo Temple for the first time. Went with Thom, Collin, Riley, and Madi. Saw McKay there too.

6 miles at 7:20 pace. 

Pre meet: strides, 800 in 2:33, starts.

Had a state team dinner at Thom's house. We ready

Stationery bike at Thom's house to loosen up the legs a little (around 11 o'clock). Got to the course, cheered on Guppy she killed it. 1.5 mile warmup and some stretches. I was super nervous off and on throughout the day and at the gun. Got out in a good position with Connor and cruised. Felt great until around the last mile when Connor pulled away and I started to fatigue. Struggled to stay up there the last mile and managed to pass a couple people. Felt drained a lot earlier than I should have but wasn't a bad race. We took second behind Davis!! Super pumped about that and considering how hard and long we've trained, we deserve it. We had our ups and downs this season but we came through when it mattered. Now we've just gotta maintain to NXR and get the job done there. 

Coach said no running today so no running today. Went biking with the Hinkleys on the Murdock Canal Trail. Felt awesome so me and Austin hauled. Ended up being about 25 miles. Would've liked to go farther but that's ok it was a fun ride.

3.5 miles easy at 7:30 pace

Didn't run today cuz my glutes and hampstrings are wrecked. Rolling hurts, sitting down hurts, stretching hurts, everything hurts. I think it might be because of the jump lunges I did yesterday but we didn't even do that many. Anyway, I just biked about 5 miles and did  an upper body workout

Distance run at 7:35 pace

Shout out to Thom for getting a blog!

Distance run on the rail trail with nug and Thom. 7:15 average pace

Distance run at 7:15 avg pace. Started out at 7:50 pace and ended up sub 6:50 lol good run

2 mile warmup. 4 mile progressive run with a mile on the track, mile out and back, and another on the track. Splits were 6:00, 5:50, 5:35, 4:50 on the watch. Ended up getting about 4.1 miles so coach said 5:05 when I finished but I had to run on the outside so I hit the mile earlier. Felt really strong. The first 2 miles were easy so I turned it up after that. 2.5 mile cool down, 5 min. on the bike, and the dirty 30 for abs.

Easy 7 at 7:15. Turned back with Michael and we had a good talk. Got back, did abs then went to Thom's for a protein shake and power ball. Went to Collin's later to watch Without Limits about Steve Prefontaine. Pretty inspirational and got me pumped. After we talked about what's going on next year with the new school opening. We're trying to decide what's best for everyone but it's pretty complicated. It's all going to turn out alright tho

One of my favorite runs of all time. Did some exploring and went on some new trails off the ole Jordan River trail and around some marshes. I have to admit I got freaked out by a bird on the side of the trail, it must be Halloween or something. On the way back, this kid on a motor scooter started gaining, so I kinda raced him. Idk if he was racing but if he was I won haha. Life changing run. Weather was awesome, 6:50 average pace felt good and consistent, loved it.

Strides, 800 in 2:27, starts. Then finished mileage. Tried to keep it slow but that didn't really work, too many emotions. Ran up airport then did a loop and ran back to the pit. Went to the edge and walked down into the trees to think. Stayed there awhile, it's really pretty down there. Race tomorrow

2 mile warmup. Raced the Connor Arnell Classic haha it was a great idea so shoutout to him. Got out pretty well I thought but the pace was super slow the first mile like 5:10 so that was my bad. Picked it up after hearing that split and switched off pacing. The other 2 splits were 5 flat each. Got outkicked by Connor and Christian Allen from Copper Hills who came to race with us. Not the time or finish I wanted but I'm not too disappointed cuz I lead most of the race into the wind. It was freezing cold but a really fun race.  Did a mile after before I had to leave to go to dinner with the fam. Did 2 more around PG while we were waiting for our food. The enchiladas were glorious so if you're in PG stop by Cocolitos

Recovery run at 6:55 pace. Felt way good. Turned back with Michael and somehow we got on the topic of scriptures and the Book of Mormon so that was fun. Sick run

Some of the guys did the workout during fourth but I decided to stay in seminary. It was worth it cuz we had the best lesson ever. Went to state volleyball games after school and we won both in straight sets! Didn't get home til around 8:30 so I did a night run. 9 miles at 6:45 average pace. I was super hot cuz we're supposed to bundle up to get ready for the Arizona heat. Good run tho

1.5 mile warmup. 3 sets of 100m, 200, 300 up airport at 2 mile pace. Recovery jog back to start after each and a lap around the cemetery after each set. Had to do it by myself and didn't feel the best but I still stayed consistent and pushed it the last set. Pre footlocker tomorrow as a tempo

1.5 mile warmup. It was cold but it warmed up for our race. Slipped a couple times cuz I was wearing trainers and the ground was wet. And got shoved off the track but other than that, good race. Splits were 5:14, 5:15, 4:57, moved pretty well. Cooled down to art dye park in AF.

Went to Thom's after for power ball and protein shake. Then went to state championship for volleyball and we won!!!!! It was so sick.

Distance run at 6:25 average pace. I went with Connor and Asa but they both turned around cuz they did some miles earlier. So I ran a lot by myself but it felt good to go faster on a distance run for the first time in a while. Got back, stretched and did abs.

I got a running2win blog and it's pretty cool but I thought I'd finish out this season on fast running blog

1.5 mile warmup. Whistles hills at the cemetery. 3 sets of 15, 20, 25 sec sprints. Felt good the whole workout and stayed up there where I wanted to be. Cooled down with Thom and did abs and hips.

Easy run at 7:15 pace. Almost go hit by a car and we jumped over car shadows as they passed which was fun. So shout out to Big T for starting that. Got back and did a little on the turf and some strides.

1.5 mile warmup. 1600, 1200, 800, 400, 200, 200 with 4 minutes rest in between each and 2 minutes in between the 200s. Starting at 5K pace and getting faster each split. Splits were 4:52, 3:33, 2:18, 63, 27, 25. Me and Connor switched off pacing and it felt really good. Cooled down to 8

Skipped school and went to the high school football semis at Rice Eccles Stadium. Ran 2 miles at 7:10 average after the Herriman Skyview game. Did 6 miles at 6:35 pace when I got back.

Ran on the Jordan River trail along the golf course. Decided not to look at my watch a ton and just run by feel. Ended up being 6:35 average, felt amazing

Distance run at 7:00 pace to Willow Park and back. It was freezing and windy and snowy but fun once we turned around. Went a lil over but no worries. On the way home my dad told me a quote "there's no such thing as bad weather, only weak minds" so that's going to be my new motto on days like this haha

1 mile warmup and then a mile of speed changes on the turf. They've gotten pretty annoying cuz no one actually does them at 5K pace which is kinda the point haha oh well their problem. 5.5 mile cool down to the park after the new road, did some laps around the grass and found a cool little trail. Idk where it goes tho cuz I didn't have enough mileage. Was going back and this elementary kid threw a pine cone at me. I was gonna go ninja on him but I didn't want to hurt the little guy lol 

Distance run at 7:00 pace. Saw this huge flock of millions of birds migrating so that was epic. Pretty pumped for the next couple days.

5.5 at 7:10 pace. Stopped somewhere in AZ and ran around a golf course. Took our shirts off and it felt weird and hot haha

Rab the course then went back and did the last 800 at 5K pace. Did some strides, ate dinner, and listened to the Nike athlete 

Got to the course and watched the girls in the large school open race. Shout out to Guppy for winning it and all the girls for getting fourth! Warmed up a mile and a half and then went to the starting line. Introductions and the national anthem and we were off. First mile was around 4:58 and hit the 2 mile in around 10 minutes. Felt pretty good and tried to keep passing people. Got out kicked by Joe right at the end which has really started to get disappointing so that's something I need to work on. Team got 8th which wasn't what we were hoping for but we did what we could. Shout out to Lone Peak for representing our region well and getting third in a very close race. They crushed it and they deserve to go to NXN with the way they've raced this season.

After the race I decided I'm going to be done for the season. It's been a long, hard 6 months of training and my body needs recovery. I want to have a killer track season so until then I'll just be cross training and running some easy miles here and there.

Easy 3 in the rain. Bought a pair of Brooks Launch and they felt amazing. Retired the ole Saucony Phantoms 

1 mile warmup. 12X1 min pickups with equal rest. Cooled down to 5 miles.

Distance run at 7:30 pace. Ran up at my cabin in the snow so that was fun. It's pretty hilly and higher elevation so it's a sick place to train. Saw a nice old guy running and I thought good for him, it's 10 degrees, 7 o'clock in the morning and snowing, good for him. 

Great run with Connor Baller at 6:43 average pace. 

1 mile warmup, 1 mile speed changes, 6 miles at 6:45 average

Distance run with Collin at 6:30 pace. Felt frickin amazing! Got back and did a little on the bike and some abs. Decided to go to footlocker and I'm getting pumped 

Stopped in mesquite to run. Did an easy 6 at 7:15.

Ran the course, strides, 800 in 2:28, finished up miles. My throat is pretty sore but I'm not too worried about it

Got to the course and watched some races. Bro and mom surprised me and drove down so he came with us on 2 mile warmup. Went to the start line, stretches, and strides, pretty relaxed. Gun went off and I got out horrible. I was probably around 50th place the first mile so I tried to move up hardcore but I was so far back. Felt good tho and I'm glad I got a medal and third team all west. Did a half mile at the beach later.

Shout out to Connor Baller for qualifying for nationals! He's worked so hard and earned his spot as one of the best runners in the nation.

My body is trashed, especially my calves so just did 20 min of abs and got rolled out. Went to Thom's house for race pics and power balls. Lifted upper body at legacy then balled. Gonna take 2-3 weeks off running before track so adios. 

4 at 7:25 pace. Felt good to run again. Started out slow but picked it up and got the legs moving on the way back. Did a bike workout for 40 min. then lifted lower body.

Easy 4 in the snow. No watch so I ran the same route as yesterday. Pace felt fresh, probably sub 7. Opened up for a little ways on the way back down. Did a 25 min bike workout and lifted upper body back at the school

3.5 at 7:05 average, then 5X100m strides and a lil more to get to 4.5. Did a jump rope workout, then did some lower body stuff.

Ran on the trail with my bro, Derek, and Kjysten from the old lehi team. Went a little over  2 out with them and then turned around. Legs felt pretty heavy from squats and lunges yesterday so I picked it up on the way back to loosen them up. Got back and did strides and got to 5. Did some upper body

Me and my bro thought it'd be sick to do a night run in the Christmas blizzard. We started at 11:45 last night and did 4 easy miles at 7:55 pace. Kept looking at the time and yelled merry Christmas at midnight. It was cool cuz it was coming down like crazy and there was half a foot of snow on the roads. Gonna make it a tradition

5.5 miles, half of it in pretty deep snow on the trail. Threw in a 6:25 middle mile, averaged out to 7:05 pace. Good first week back

4 miles in St George. Started with my bros on these cool trails but none of them went very far, first mile was around 7:45. Picked it up to sub 7 after that on a sick paved trail. Average was 7:15.

Biked 8 miles with 4X3 min pickups. Lower body workout after

Used the watch on a hike so it didn't last through the run. Went a little over 2 before it died, 7:05 and 6:21. Had to go off time after that, gonna call it 5 miles. Kept the pace pretty fast probably 6:30, felt good. Ran down and around Desert Hills High School and some roads around there, nice place.

5 and a half at 6:55 avg pace. Ran on this paved trail for a couple miles then on to the road back to ole Hidden Valley. Did some strides and upper body

5.5 at 6:50 average. Ran on some legit dirt trails, went up some monsterous hills. Wanted to keep going but still building mileage back up.

Good year. Accomplished a lot but know I have a lot of room to improve. Set some good goals for track, excited to work harder and chase those goals.