Suzette's Running Blog.

Since i was not able to go to practice since i had a vital appointment scheduled then, I didn't do my workout with the team. Instead, my coach, Bill came to Brighton's track to give me my workout and he was kind enough to run it with me so it would feel easier. I started off by running from my apartment up to the track, which is about half a mile away and then continued on running on the track for two more laps for my warm-up. Then i started off my mile of speed changes! By the time i was half way done through my speed changes though, my legs began to kill. I finished my speed changes and then proceeded to stretch them. It felt much better after, but i was still in pain and thats something that is unavoidable considering my current physical condition. I then began to start on my two 400s and two 200s. My first 400m i finished it in 1:41 and then 1:42. My first 200m i did it in 42s and the last one i did it in 41s. Then, i went on to the field and did strides on the football field to the second 40 meter mark. I did five of those. To finish off my workout, i ran a mile on the track for cool down. Overall, it was a great speed workout!

Today we went to the Utah Food Bank to give back to our community for almost two hours! We sorted through strawberries and thew out the ones that were spoiled and crawling. Rotten food is disgusting. After, we went to the Murray River Park and ran two miles. It was great! I'm ready for tomorrow!!

REGIONS TOMORROW!

Today was REGIONS!!! We started off by warming up for about 15 minutes under the hard rain and then found a spot in between some trees and tried to keep our heart rates up by doing some core. Then, we quickly ran to the finish line and listened to instructions because there had been some course alterations. After that, we were instructed to take off our sweats and continue warming up. Two minutes later, we found ourselves at the start of the line, waiting for the gunshot to start off our race! I got off with a great start!! I managed to keep it until i hit the first hill since i have not done hills in a very long time. Every step of the way, i listened to Bill as best as i could. I do recall staggering on listening in two situations but then i just pushed hard and went for it and it worked! I loved every minute of this race! I managed to pass quite a few girls during my race and then i ended up behind Amanda. I tried to pass her in the last 400 meters of the race but i sadly ran out of ground and couldn't quite out kick her and definitely was not able to catch the girl in front of her. There was so much rain during the race and the grass was so slippery!! As soon as we crossed the line, we got the news. Then, Susannah and i went on our own cool down and later walked over to the Awards Ceremony. I also got a new P.R! It was 21:19.3!

WE ARE THE 2010 REGION CHAMPS!!!

Today our coach let us pick where we could run as long as it was an 8 mile long run! Susannah, Amanda, Abigail, Natalie and I ended up running to up to Legacy bridge and then we traversed through the U and reached a trail head. We then ran heading North on the trail and ended up by the JCC. We passed the JCC and later reached 11 Ave. We then ran close to the fire house and turned back taking the Shriner's way back to the school. Then, to complete our mileage we ended up running a lap around the track and an additional 100 meters.

Had a speed workout at liberty park! We started off by running 1.5 warm-up and then decided on running a one mile, two 800s and then another mile. My first mile i finished it in 6:58. My first 800m i finished it in 3:20. Then i had to leave for an MRI... I intend on finishing my speed workout tomorrow morning after Pipeline at the track here at Brighton High School, since my mom didn't let me finish my run because it was dark.

Went to run up at Pipeline trail!! We went out 5 miles to the overlook and then came back! Finally, another trail run! These runs are the best ones because they are more challenging in some ways. The only aspect that i do not like would have to be all of the rocks. In fact, my right hip is hurting right now due to a rock. I really hope it goes away within the weekend. 

The run went really well overall, except for further injuring myself... I managed to complete my run in 1:17!! The last two to three miles of my run i kept up with Rj and Scott until I eventually passed Rj and continued on by myself. However, before then while i was running with Abigail and Maggie, i encountered a TARANTULA. It was gross and we screamed and thats how Scott and Rj found us. I think Amanda was with them too but i can't remember. After, i finished the trail portion of the run, i continued running to complete my ten miles for the day. It felt great to be done!