Sock tans

VA loop and Shriners run. Thought it was a little ironic when I watched a cop run a red light at guardsman...  I saw Jakob and Will on their run when going up the hill. So that was kind of fun. Felt alright, I'm a little sore though. 

AM:

VA loop before school

PM:

Speed. We did 2 laps warmup, stretching and drills, then distance did 2 mile warmup (to the gully, a lap, and back) and a mile speed changes. We changed shoes and did a lap then started our workout. It was 2 sets of 800, 600, 400, 300, 200, 100. The 800 and 600 were at mile pace and the rest was at 800 pace. I hit the 800 in 2:42, then the 600 was exactly 2 minutes, 400 I picked it up like we were supposed to but was ahead of the group so I started to slow down because I thought I was going too fast, until Bill said to stick it out to the end so I figured I'd be fine to go faster. I think I hit close to a 71. Then the 300 was a 51, and the rest of my splits I don't know. Time to get a watch. The second set I was slower, but I still pushed myself. In the 800 I had the biggest sideache of my life, it felt like I was being stabbed. Not that I've experienced it before but that's what I imagine it would feel like :) but I still pushed through it and was able to get rid of it for the most part before the next interval. The 400 was where I got myself to work a bit harder, I still am having a hard time with accepting the pain but at least I'm getting better at it. By the 300 I was working my hardest again. I also struggle mentally, when I told myself I could do it I found that it was a lot easier. This workout was a lot harder than it sounded, probably because of how fast the pace was, I'm used to trying to hit 80s. I worked hard, and even though my second set was slower, I pushed myself which is something that I haven't been able to get myself to do for a while. So I'm happy with this workout. My legs hurt now. 

15 miler today after taking the ACT. Long day. We went up Legacy bridge way and went to JCC and did rock run, then took JCC to City Creek and then went back along south temple and 13th. I felt like I was going pretty slow but it was even a struggle to keep going at some parts. Now I'm exhausted. 

Today I was really busy, I had an appointment that lasted pretty much all day, and included 6 hours of testing so that was a blast. As soon as I was done I went to the track and was able to watch the last little bit of the time trials, but had to be home by 5:30 to go to an awards night for my brother. So I didn't have enough time to do the run, maybe I should've just gone home and done my own run while it was light outside. But it was fun to watch the time trials anyway. When I got home from my brothers thing I went to steiner and did 3.5 miles on the treadmill before they closed.

My not-so-white shoes are drying after being washed. Tuesday was really muddy and my mom told me to wash them. :) Today we just did a long run. We went over to the cemetery and cut across through the cemetery, then up to guardsman and shriner's run to the end of 11th Ave. Then went over by City Creek, where I stopped by the restroom and then didn't know where the rest of the run was supposed to go so I made it up. I went up South Temple (even though we had already discussed how much South Temple sucks) to 13th and then over to the school, checked by the car to see if they were back yet, nope. So I went up 9th South to guardsman then came back, checked again, nope. So I went in the school, got a drink, came back out and saw them running a school lap so I went backwards to meet them. Then when we finished the lap I added with Bill, got me to 13.43.

Today we went to the oval. I ran 1.75 before we left. Then we did normal warmup of 8 laps, 4 laps speed changes, then did 2 more laps before starting the speed. We did 5x1000m and I was supposed to hit 3:26. I was slow on all of them and really slow on the last ones. It ranged between 3:36-4:06. I didn't feel like I pushed myself like I should have, I had a hard time getting myself to run fast. I also didn't like running in trainers. Did cool down until I was at 12 for the day. 

I ran with Angie today!! We went up to Foothill, Thunderbird and went down wasatch, then to the zoo and did VA loop and across guardsman, up to 1900 E and over to Kensington, then did a small loop back to my house. That got us to 10.25 and we averaged 7:49 pace based off of how long it took us to finish, which felt pretty good. I was glad we ran together, I know that if I was by myself I would have gone a lot slower. We saw Garek on his run too. And it's always fun to see some random runner twice on the same run! Weird. Anyway, overall I felt pretty good, it's so nice outside too! Legs were a bit tired, but it feels good to get my mileage up.

Warmup at the track, then went for a late practice at the oval. Normal warmup of 8 laps and 4 laps speed changes. My lower calves were unbelievably tight and it hurt. We changed shoes. Did a lap and went to line. Workout was 4 sets of 800, 400 at mile pace. So not too bad. I hit the 800s in 2:43, 2:46, 2:47, 2:53. 400s were 78, 81, 79, 81. Did a lap between each one for recovery. First time ever puking in a workout... And I did it twice. It was quite discusting actually. But I did feel a little better afterward. I'm not eating pizza that close to a workout ever again. 

Today we went to sugarhouse, did part of a road lap, then did cemetery run, came back and did another road lap, and then went back to East and added on to get to 15. My legs hurt now.

Today was the practice meet! I did lots of warmup, did 2 laps on the track then 2 grass laps. Then did 2 miles of speed changes using only half of the track while they did the 100 meter and the 100 meter hurdles. 

First was the mile. My splits were 76, 2:42, 4:10, and 5:37. So I slowed down way too much. It's hard to push myself when there's no one around. But hey it's a practice meet. Won that event, not really any competition though. Then I cooled down for a mile, then warmed up about .75 for the 800. For the 800 my splits were 76, 2:34. Won it too. Then helped time the 200s and 300H. I jumped into the 3200 last minute, used it as cool down. First mile was a 6:54, then finished with 13:54 (7:00). Yay for being the only girl. After that Emmaline and I did the 4x400, but we both did 2 legs. First time was 76. Second about an 80. What's with me hitting 76s? Ah whatever. I was really worn out by the end.

Today I was really tired. Legs felt heavy. We did normal warmup of 2 laps stretching and drills, then distance did 6 drill laps and then 10 asphalt hills. Then we went VA loop to the cemetery, a lap, back up to guardsman and Shriners run. Then Bill, Dakota, John and Chris went by Popperton to JCC and I knew that was going to be a really long run, so I went to the fire station and turned around and went back, then did a grass lap. Should have been close to 13 for the day. 

Normal warmup. Then we did 6 laps of Js and 2 grass laps. Then we went on our run. I felt really tired and worn out, and I fell off of the group pretty fast. We went 13th to 21st and down and over to Cottonwood complex. By then I was by myself. I went to the end and down Bessie, then to the street. I forgot we were supposed to turn down until we got to 900 E, so I kept going straight and it started to curve, and I knew I went the wrong way. I didn't want to have to go back, so I thought I'd cutt through some apartments. Yeah that backfired. It didn't go through like I was hoping. So I went back to the busy street and went the right way. Along 9th to 9th and back up to the track. The run part of it was 13.17 when I mapped it out.

Accidentally slept in a bit longer than I was planning, woke up at 9:15. I had to cut my run short because I had to get to work. I couldn't get in a second run because I had plans right after I finished with my shift. I went over to Sugarhouse and did shorter cemetery run. Felt better than I was expecting. I went faster than yesterday, that's for sure. I guess I was in hurry so that probably contributed to it. 

AM:

VA loop before school

PM:

mile warmup, 2 mile speed changes, mile cool down. It was sooo windy!!!

Warmed up a mile and mile speed changes on the back stretch. Then did strides. 

For the 1600 I got an okay start but got flat tired... It's really hard to run an try to stick your heel back in your spike at the same time. First lap was right where I wanted it, a 78. 800 was 2:38, and didn't catch the last split. Finished with 5:19. I thought I had it at the end and I think I backed off a bit and missed state qualifying by 4 seconds. I learned my lesson all right. At first I was really upset about it, but then I realized I have the whole season left to qualify, and I was only a second off my PR, which happened on a fast track and when I was tapered and did everything right for. This race I only ice bathed for. Didn't eat many carbs last night or gu like I normally do when I get fast times. The difference was that I wanted it and believed I could state qualify and went after it. That's what I've been missing.

The 3200 I obviously didn't want it enough because I did awful. I fell off the pack the fifth lap and died. Came through the mile at 5:40 and died to 12:01. I should not be running a 6:21 second mile. I mentally lost it and it cost me big time. 

Then raced the 4x800. I was first. I followed the front girls for 300 and felt the pace then surged past them on the straight. I got scared because I was leading and started to kick, but with 200 left my legs hurt in a different way, I forgot what sprinting pain feels like. Wasn't prepared for that, my last 200 I had a hard time maintaining my kick, 2 girls passed me back. But I felt like I ran fast! Too bad I didn't time it. 

Overall I guess it was a good day. Finally broke 5:20 this year. It about time. And I know what to do next time :)

Ran with Eleanor! We did Shriners run then added VA loop at the end. I didn't have time for more because I had to get extra credit in graphics cause my grade was bad. I think it will be fine now though :) 

Today was a really fun run! I ran with Jakob and Garek after we missed the light on foothill. We went up to the Zoo trail and took it over to red butte, where we stopped for some water and a bathroom break. Then went up to the fence and got on that second trail. We took it over to JCC and went over to Legacy bridge in an adventurous route, waving to random drivers as they went by. I'm surprised by how many people were talking on the phone and driving, that's a scary thought! I'd say at least 40 percent of them were on their phones. So be careful out there. We also said hi to random people in the U campus! And random bus drivers as they pulled up to the station! It was fun. We were all in such a great mood :) and I didn't feel like we were going super slow like it always seems to be the case when we have fun on a run. I know we weren't pushing it but we kept a fairly good pace. Especially for all those hills! It was fun! We added VA loop at the end. The last mile wasn't as fun because my stomach started to hurt. I would have added on but it was killing me and I needed to get home. I have three lovely essays to write. Well one of them is halfway done. K now I'm procrastinating, time to finish.

Normal track warmup then 2 mile warmup, 2 mile speed changes, 2 mile cool down. Then we cleaned out the shed!

Today was running of the leopards! Warmed up with the team. 

First mile felt relaxed, I could have gone faster but was saving. Which I think was good because I've always had a tough time with that, though lately I've been better. It was about a 5:50 or maybe a little under. The second mile I was focused and took it one bit at a time which made it easier. 11:45. I was going off of whenever Eleanor's garmin beeped to say we had run a mile :) I felt good up until about halfway down Sunnyside after the turn off of Foothill. I fell off Eleanor just before the light at Guardsman. I should have just stuck with her, the race was almost  over anyway. Coming across the track my throat got all dry and I started coughing and it hurt. So not that great of a kick. I'm so done with being sick.

overall I was happy with what I did, it's hard to compare this race to other races because of how much downhill is in it. I met my goal of going sub 6 minute pace though :)

i feel like a terrible person... I didn't even come close to hitting my mileage. But it's not like I just chose not to go for a run later, I had work which was exhausting, reffing soccer for kids who don't listen to you and continue to play is not much fun. One kid asked me, "why do you keep blowing your whistle?" I was about to rip my hair out. He was in an older age group too. Reffing soccer and playing soccer are completely different. Reffing is more stressful. Especially when the kids don't listen to you. And then I had a birthday party to go to.

Today was speed. We did normal track warmup, then two miles warmup and a mile speed changes. Then changed shoes and did a lap. Workout was 1600, 800, 4 x 400s. I hit 5:48, 2:50, 78, 78, 79, 81. I felt sluggish and I also was struggling mentally because I wasn't hitting good times. Then was reminded that 80s aren't that fast as I was struggling to hit barely under. I probably could have gone faster, just mentally I wasn't there. I hate speed. But they're the most important workouts. The struggle is real. Did 3 miles cool down.

AM:

4 with Eleanor!

PM:

Track warmup: 2 laps stretching and drills. Then distance did 6 bleacher laps to loosen up from yesterday, and then 5 asphalt hills. Then we went to the gully and we did 3 laps and then down to 15th. I was stupid and forgot which way we were supposed to go back even though Bill explained it and I knew exactly where to go before we started running. So I went back to the track normal way. I stopped at the port-a-potty and then when I was done saw Bill running around the track. I waited for him to finish his lap and then joined him. I figure I am 2 miles behind him including what he did before we started which would get me to 10. 

Today was one of the speed workouts where we don't know what we're doing next. First we did a 400, pace was mile lap pace subtract 5 seconds. So I was supposed to hit 73-78, we all had 5 second windows. My first one was a 71, then Bill gave us all a lecture about hitting the pace and not going too fast. The thing is I knew I was going faster than usual but I legitimately thought the pace felt like a 73. Then again what do I know about hitting 73s? So after the lecture we did 2 more. I hit 75 for both, the second exactly 75.0! So that's fun. Then we did 200s. How many did we do? I don't know. I hit 35-36 for all of them though. I think there were 5? Next was another 400. I hit 78 so not great. But at least i was in the window. Then we did 2 grass laps and I cooled down after that to 8.5 for the day. I'm happy with this workout, I did go too fast on one and slow on another, but for the most part I'm satisfied. And we did it all in trainers. 

We got lockers today, then after we did 2 laps warmup, stretching and drills. Then two mile warmup, two mile speed changes, two mile cool down. 

Drove to St. George today for Pineview. I did a mile warmup and mile speed changes. Then strides.

I got out fast, went with Mary in my alley who ended up with a fast time. Forgot my first split but it was Too fast, I'd guess around a 76. The second lap was a 2:36, then 3:59-4:00, and finally 5:21. I was stiff and sick to my stomach. I was quite disappointed with my time. I didn't have a great race and had a hard time getting myself to push. 

4 miles cool down, 2 with Eleanor and 2 with a group.

Today was day 2 of Pine View. I ran 2 laps then stretched, then mile warmup mile speed changes. Then drills and strides. At first I was worried I was going to have a bad race because I ate too much breakfast. But I was fine!

When I starte racing, I almost felt like it was tempo, the pace was so easy! But of course it gets harder to maintain. I came through at an 82 first lap, don't remember many splits. Came through the mile at 5:39-5:40. With a lap to go I was 10:10 I think. 

At first I focused on my time and what I was hitting, which was right on pace. Then I started to focus on people around me, and it became a lot easier. I think going into the third lap on the backstretch I caught up to some girl and was about to pass her, but so were three girls that came up behind me. One was Millika, at that point I told myself to stick on her and dont let her go. So I did just that. In the fifth and sixth laps she'd start to gap me by like 3 meters, then I'd close it again. With a lap to go I was right behind her, at the 300 I started to kick, passed her, then she passed me back on the curve, and then on the straight I gave it all I had.

On the curve of my kick I felt I could have kicked harder, I started to back off even. Freak. I missed state qualifying by 0.45 seconds. I am really upset that I missed just by that much, i should have kicked harder. That's .06 of a second a lap! But I know I can qualify for state. For the first time in a long time I believe in myself. I have proved that state qualifying is within reach. I know that by the end of the year I'll be there. First PR of the season so that's good news! (At least in Utah haha, Arcadia time from last year is still faster).

cooled down with Eleanor for 4 miles. Then hurried back to Salt Lake to get ready for Junior Prom :)

Speed. We did normal track warmup, then a mile, stretched, another mile, and a mile speed changes. Then we changed shoes and did a lap. Workout was 5x1000s, I was supposed to hit 3:35. Bill made me do two more because I didn't hit my time. My times were 3:33, 3:36, 3:34, 3:38, 3:48, 3:45, 3:37. The only reason the 3:37 counted was because it was on my 7th. It was really tough. By the end it felt like my legs were going to give out any second. After recovery they were okay but right when I stopped it felt like it. It was a hard workout but I'm glad Bill made me do more because I know it's important to hit my times. And I'm not going to miss state qualifying by a half second again, so it was necessary. Did a mile and a quarter cool down.