I can do it. I will do it NINE times!

4A State Championships

Previous WeekRecent EntriesHomeJoin Fast Running Blog Community!PredictorHealthy RecipesRuthio's RacesFind BlogsMileage BoardTop Ten Excuses for Missing a RunTop Ten Training MistakesDiscussion ForumRace Reports Send A Private MessageMonth ViewYear View
Graph View
Next Week
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2006200720082009201020112012
15% off for Fast Running Blog members at St. George Running Center!

Location:

Logan,UT,USA

Member Since:

Jan 01, 2007

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

NCAA Champ

Running Accomplishments:

2008 XC WAC Champs

1600m STATE CHAMP '08
2006 & 07 XC Region Champ

PRs:

    1/2--1:20:21(Bryce'09)
    10k--36:53.7(USG'07)
    XC 6k--21:38.8(PreNat '10)
    XC 5k--17:17.1 (USU '09) 
    XC 3mi--17:38.0 (MSU'08)

Outdoor Track:

5000m - 17:10.71 (April '09)

3k steeple - 10:43 (April '09)

1500m - 4:48 (April '09)

3200m - 11:15.34 (May '08)
1600m - 5:08.37 (May '08)
800m - 2:22.62 (May '08)
400m - 1:03.13 (May '08)

Indoor Track

3000m - 9:59.48 (Feb. '09)       5000m - 17:36.72 (Feb. '09)

Short-Term Running Goals:

*Stay healthy and positive

*Top 3 Individual in WAC XC 

*3k - 9:45, 5k - 16:45, steeple - 10:15

*WAC Champ Steeplechase

*TEAM WAC CHAMPS!

Long-Term Running Goals:

*Qualify for NCAA Nationals (XC and Track)
*Marathons after college - FAST!
*Keep working hard & improving

Personal:

In my fifth semester at Utah State University. A sophomore Cross Country and a junior in Track and Field. Majoring in Math Education, planning to graduate in 2013.

Joy = {roller-blading, running, fancy cheese, friends, ultimate frisbee, Jones Cream Soda, Star Wars and turtles} 

Favorite Blogs:

Click to donate
to Ukraine's Armed Forces
Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
16.804.5021.30
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
3.701.505.20

Mall run with 3x200m fartleks whenever we wanted. I did my first one down on Mall drive by the speed-clocking sign - I got up to 16 mph on it! Then later I did one by the Dinosaur museum and finally did one on the steeper uphill as Riverside drive turns into the industrial road. And I almost died! This old man almost hit me with his car! He never even saw me! Ever! I had to speed up ultra-much and dodge the car and it still was within inches. Curse idiot drivers!! Other than that, it was an ok run, lots of little aches and such that I'll just attribute to pre-state-race nerves. Avg. 7:35/mi. (DST 254.4)

Comments(4)
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.300.002.30

Easy loop around South Towne mall with everybody. Took it pretty quick at the start, then slowed up to loosen out and relax later on. Legs feel good and ready to ROCK AND ROLL! (Alchemy 221.5)

Comments(1)
Race: 4A State Championships (3 Miles) 00:19:28, Place overall: 6
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.503.005.50

Here goes the whole report:

Started out with a warm up around the course during the 3A girls' race, staying relaxed and feeling good to mostly thaw from the cold weather. Stretched, hopped around a bit, did some agilities around, stretched more, then just kept warm and ready for the race until the teams started getting up to the start line, then got up there and found that I had 3 other 'loner-box' friends. Got a good position in the box just by being assertive. Ha.

Got a great start! Not insane sprinting, but quick enough to get out and up front right away. Decided to just stick with the leading pack and see what happened, took a position on the inside next to Krystal and just stuck it there. Felt great, legs were just cruising and I got ahead on the uphills a couple of times.

Once we go into the second mile, Krystal started throwing in these surges to loose me, but I just stuck with her and eventually passed her up with a Timp girl barely ahead.  Was still feeling great and strong on the whole 'back stretch' area, then it all kinda fell apart. As it was pretty dern cold out, my legs were cold the whole time, so I couldn't really tell how they were actually feeling. They 'felt good' but as I kept trying to stick on the lead pack as we got into the third mile, they wouldn't give me anything. Pretty frustrating. So I was sticking in fourth behind two Orem girls and the Timp girl, trying to surge to make up the gap, but not achieving much. The last 800m I was working so hard to pick up my pace as I got to the finish and I still got passed by two girls. Argh! Then as I ran the last 50m, I saw the seconds tick away as I missed breaking the school record by .9 sec. To top it all off, my bun fell out and I gouged my arm on a post during the race. Curses. (DST 256.9) (DD spike 31)

As with other races, I am trying to get what positive encouragement I can out of it. So far all I can think of is don't run in the cold, and beat them next time. Next time stuff includes getting more time in the weight room earlier in the season, not getting injured in the peak mileage weeks and (as always) working harder at practice!

Comments(15)
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.100.004.10

Wasn't sure I really wanted to run today, finally decided to go out on a fun run to remind me that I don't just run to win races, I like running. So I drove out onto the AZ strip and ran around in the desert for a while. Found a couple of trails, mostly just made my own. I think I happened to pick a trail that went up the highest hill out there, so my already dead legs were very mad at me until I got to the top where there was the most awesome view of St. George and the surrounding mountains and plateaus. Found some freakishly loose sand with my feet a couple of times, so I'll be feeling sand in my toes whenever I wear those shoes for a few weeks. I didn't know you could step in sand up to your shin, but now I do. Ha. Slow slow, 9:00/mi avg. pace. (Alchemy 225.6)

Comments(1)
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
4.200.004.20

Ran in Farmington, NM. Felt the elevation (5,300) a bit. Thought I forgot my watch, so went on a 2.1 mile loop by my brother's house twice. Slow easy first loop, then picked it up on the second one. Knee feeling questionable. (DST 261.1)

Add Comment
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
0.000.000.00

Took a day off and partied with my nephews. I realize that I really don't like taking a day off - I felt fat and lazy. Except sleeping in (at least a little) felt pretty good.

Add Comment
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
16.804.5021.30
Debt Reduction Calculator
Featured Announcements
Lone Faithfuls
(need a comment):
Recent Comments: