| Location: Salt Lake City,UT,USA Member Since: Jun 16, 2010 Gender: Male Goal Type: Highschool Champ Running Accomplishments: - I did better than I hoped my first year of XC. Really I didn't know what to expect and looking back I'm proud of myself for reaching the level I did sophomore year.
-I broke five in the mile @ the Davis Invite Sophomore year
Freshman Year: I didn't run cross country because I didn't really know about it until well into the school year:( In track the first ever mile I ran at practice was a 7:13 (HA!) and I ended the season with a 5:38 PR. I really only ran the mile that year.
Sophomore Year: I started running XC with the first summer workouts. I built up mileage all summer and progressively got better. Once the season came in I PR'ed almost every race. I ended the season with a 17:27 at regions, which means I was splitting at about 5:48 miles, only ten seconds slower than my PR in the mile freshman year. I also got the Rookie of the Year award, along with Dakota. Track season, well, was track season. A lot of lovely drama and confusion but hopefully that is all over for next year because I really want to focus on being a competitor in my Region and at State. I ended the season with a 4:58 PR.
Junior Year: I had an awesome XC season. I built mileage all though the summer and pushed myself through the season. I was doing well, until my shins just got to painful to run through, and unfortunately that was the pretty much the end of my season. I took time off before Region and ran as hard as I could finishing 10. Once State came around, I decided that I would pull out of the race to give another one of our guys a shot at running. Right after State, I began cross training, and I cross trained all throughout the winter, until I got back to running about two weeks before indoor started. I struggled a bit during indoor to manage my shins, but I followed my training, got stronger, and strengthened myself enough where my shins no longer even bothered me. I was able to go through the entire outdoor season without injury and climbed to mileage I had never achieved. I was second in the 2 mile at Region and made State, where I PR'ed again. I couldn't be happier with my outdoor season because although I didn't quite reach the times I could have hoped for, I stayed 100% injury free and I can tell that I am stronger and ready to take on a summer of hard training.
Senior Year: I trained hard and consistently this summer, climbing to 100 mile weeks, and feeling strong while doing so. I stayed at high mileage all through the season, averaging 90 miles a week, and racing hard all the while. When it came time to taper, I saw just how much all those miles paid off, and now I'm proud to say I'm a Region Champion, as well as top 10 in the state.I trained hard and consistently this summer, and it payed off. I am a different runner now than I was a year ago, staying completely away from injury, giving me confidence that my body can take all the hard training that is coming up. I trained hard and went into Footlocker excited, but I did not do nearly as well as I could have. But, my failure at Footlocker fueled me for the season, and I set some PR's during Indoor. My real step up though, was during outdoor. I improved all season, with some great highlights along the way. I ran well at Arcadia, racing three times and PR'ing by almost 40 seconds in a 3200 after having raced twice previously. I continued improving and working hard, and at the Davis Invite I finished third with a 4:14 1600. I then went on to finish 5th at State in the 1600, and 3rd in the 3200, a big improvement over my 10th place finish during Cross. Despite knowing that I could have done better this year, I am very satisfied with how my season went. I made a big jump through hard work, and I learned so much about running and about myself. Now, I am proud to say that I have signed to BYU and will be running for one of the best teams in the NCAA! Go Cougars!
Personal Records:
5k - (aided) 15:03 Running of the Leopards 2013
- 15:36 NXR 2012
800 - 1:59.63 Region Champs 2013
1600 - 4:14.64 Davis Invite 2013
3200 - 9:16.9 Utah State T/F Champs 2013
3200 - 9:07.94 Arcadia Invite 2013 (sea level)
Short-Term Running Goals: -Cross Country Region Champion!
-Break 4:40 in the mile
-Break 4:30 in the mile
-Break 4:20 in the mile
-Run an 800 under 2:10
-Run an 800 under 2:00
-Run a XC 3 mile course under 17:00
-Run a XC 3 mile course under 16:30
-Run a XC 3 mile course under 16:00
-Run a XC 3 mile course in under 15:30
-Break 17:00 in a 5K
-Break 16:30 in a 5K
-Run in the mens elite race at Footlocker
-Place high in the state in the 1600/3200
Long-Term Running Goals: -Run in college
-Stay healthy and run for life
-Have fun while running!
Personal: High school is now over, and real life starts. I will be attending and running for BYU in the fall. GO COUGARS! Favorite Blogs: |
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For some reason, we did not have practice today. So I met Abigail, Natalie, and Kiley at Sugarhouse Park for an adventure run. We met where we always meet for practice and ran to 1700 E. Along 1700 E until 2700 S where we turned east. Up 2700 S, then we turned south on Connor St, then east on Claybourne Ave. We followed Claybourne all the way until it merges with Heritage Way, and continued along Heritage Way until Tanner Park. This is where the adventure started. We turned into the park, climbed onto pride rock, then went down the slide, and finally hopped the fence onto the trail leading into the park. We went through the park all the way to the asphalt trail that leads to the bridge over the I-215 and continued along that trail until it ends right by the fountain on the flagpole run. Then along Foothill until we turned west on Stringham Ave and then turned west again when Stringham merges with Parleys Way. Then we followed Parleys Way past where it turns into 2100 S, and down 2100 S until Sugarhouse Park. Overall a good run, except for the fact that the run seemed like it was 15 miles. My heart was pounding the whole time, especially up all those hills on the asphalt trail. Hopefully now that school has started back up I can begin to train not only consistently but efficiently as well. Thanks for running with me Natalie, Kiley, and Abigail! It was fun! http://connect.garmin.com/activity/138421518 |
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Today for track practice we did a lap around the East block for warm up, then went into the hall to do drills. Then we went over to the steps in the Commons and did step ups. Next we went over to the field and did 8 grass strides, about 70 meters long. After that everyone divided into their groups. The distance group did a six mile loop up 900 S, then left at Foothill and down all the was to the cemetery, two loops in the cemetery, then back to East along 1300 E. We had to add a bit before going back into the parking lot so we made a detour around one of the streets across from the school. We finished six by adding just a bit more once back at the school. This run seemed to go on forever for me. It felt incredibly long, possibly due to the fact that my calves and lower calves are killing. They are more sore than they have ever been before. That made me feel like I was working really hard, and not going fast enough. Other than my calves, the rest of my body feels great. Time to begin building mileage again! Later at home I did the core, lunges, and squats Bill told me to do. Oh joyous core. Right before bed I massaged the part of my calves that was hurting vigorously with icy hot. Hopefully that helps deal with the soreness a little. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/138764514 |
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For track practice today we warmed up around the East block. Then we went into the halls for warm up drills. After those we went over to the wrestling room so everyone could try some long and high jump stuff. That was fun. I turned out to not be half bad. Anyway after that the groups divided to do their stuff. The distance group went down to Liberty Park to do 3 X 800. I was hoping the workout would be relatively flat today and it was, except for the run to and from Liberty. At least we hit our mileage right before the big hill by East so we got to walk up it:) My times went 2:35, 2:37, and 2:39 so I gained two seconds on each. Since I am just getting back to running and speed, I didn't worry about the few seconds. This workout was not as hard as I thought it would be as soon as I heard about it. I actually felt pretty okay. My calves were super tight, especially my left calf. Right at the base of the big hill they started to really hurt, but that's when we started walking.
Later after I got home, I rolled out my calves really well and rubbed them with icy hot afterwards. I also did my core, squats, and lunges right before bed. For now I am just doing three sets of 20 crunches, 10 push-ups, 30 squats, and 20 lunges. I will increase the number of reps of each periodically.
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| For warm up today we ran up to the track from the school and did 2 laps. Then we did a bunch of drills and dynamic stretching and the distance went for a run. We ran from the track to Legacy Bridge, then up through the U Campus and to Red Butte gate. On the way up we pushed a bit, it was on the way down that we really let go. Bill kept telling me to take shorter steps to have faster turn over. Apparently I failed because I could hear him still yelling to take smaller steps as natalie and I pulled away from him on the run. We were at about a 5:18 pace for the last half mile of the run. Once back at the track we reassembled and ran down to the school together which put us at 7.5 for the day. I felt good today, just my calves were tight again. Particularly the left, again. The fast pace on the way back felt really nice and I am finally starting to wake my body up again. Good job pushing today Nat! While we were at the track waiting for the rest of the group we did core which meant I only had squats and lunges left to do. I got those done right before bed. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/139789441 |
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| We started our warm up with a lap around the block, then we went into the weight room and did all of our core exercises. After that we went to the field and did some high jump stuff. Coaches Tim and other guy (I forgot his name) taught us a few of the techniques involved in hurdling. We had some epic wipe outs. I was reminded of why I am a distance runner. Anyway that took forever and we finished close to five. I had things to do so I only did 2, mainly because if I did more, I would be over mileage. I went out with Natalie on her 8 miles for 1 mile and came back. That leaves about 4-6 miles for tomorrow. Calves are tight, particularly the right, although slightly less today. I was really focusing on getting off my toes like Bill said, and it seemed to help a bit. Once home I did core, squats, and lunges before bed. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/139789435 |
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| I was busy today and I didn't get the chance to run until the late afternoon. I just did as much as I could without running in the dark too much and because it was getting colder fast. I ended up doing four which was perfect. I hit my goal this week which was 30-35. Next week I will hit 40-45. My small run yesterday really helped my calves. They were only a little sore today, and since I focused on landing correctly on my run, weren't too much tighter after my run. Looks like I found the solution to my problem. Before bed I did my core, squats, and lunges. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/139789430 |
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