50% run up Canyon, 7:21 average. Was a bit rough trying to hit sub-7:45 up the hill and against wind. Then 10 strides once back to the track. Weights: 5x10 squats (25 lbs), 5x10 KB RDLs, 5x10 purple band rows, 5x10 elevated push-ups. Both Coach and I agree it's better for me to be in the slower group for now until I feel like I can hit the paces for the full workout, then I'll be switched to faster group. It's something to work towards and my goal is to be with the faster group by outdoor. The next few months are going to be rough as I transition into faster paces and speed workouts. I'm going to be lowering miles to 6 a day to focus on the paces, then once I can handle it I'll go back up to higher miles. Also, going to be trying to lose weight, that's got to be a factor of my slower running. Going to do it healthily, I love food so much so it's gonna be hard, but more fruits and veggies, less carbs, and 3 meals a day (smaller portions) should do it! Hoping to shed 10-15 pounds by December, will put me at the lower end of my BMI. Got to be careful about it though, don't want to go below 125 lbs or 11% body fat, that is dangerous territory. First day of classes! | 