| 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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| Nike Pegasus 29 II Miles: 96.50 | Nike Zoom Matumbo Spikes Miles: 3.50 |
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AM: After forgetting about Daylight Saving Time this morning, and being severely thrown off my usual Sunday routine, I got around to running. It was a beautiful spring morning, still a little cold, but once I warmed up, and I had to take off my sweater and leave it on the lawn as I passed my house. It felt awesome to just run in a shirt and shorts again. Spring is here, which means that Summer is that much closer :) I did my usual 10 mile loop and as usual, didn't worry about pace or even look at my watch until I finished. 6:34 avg http://connect.garmin.com/activity/282910318 PM: After work I went for an easy four miles in the dark. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/283449138
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| Nike Pegasus 29 II Miles: 14.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 13.00 | 13.00 |
| AM: Today was a late start so I was able to get in my run before I left for school, AND sleep in. It was a quarter too long. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/283449132 PM: It was a long time before we finally got going with practice. There was a lot of finalizing of paper work and setting up the rail around the track, then voting for captains. After what seemed like an eternity, we got on our workout. We did two miles warm up, then did 10X 1min on/.1 min off on the track, which made it seem longer than usual, then a mile cool down. After that Chris and I added grass laps until I was at 8.75 for the afternoon. I would have liked to get in another mile or two, but it was getting really late and my stomach was hurting cause I was so hungry. So I just left it at 13 for the day. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/283449118
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| Nike Pegasus 29 II Miles: 13.00 |
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Brighton, Judge @ East Practice Meet (1 Miles) 00:04:36, Place overall: 1 | | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 15.00 | 15.00 |
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AM: Went on an easy six on my own. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/284123062 PM: Today was our first meet of the season, despite it being just a practice meet. I didn't even know if I was running at all, seeing as neither Brighton or Judge has any guys for even some of our mid Varsity to race. But, I ended up doing the mile and 800. After two miles warm up and a mile speed changes, I raced. It felt like our time trial last week. I just took it out in a 65, I believe, and then I think my third lap was a 71, and the rest were 70's. It was an okay time for me pushing myself, but it definitely didn't feel like an actual race. After that I ran around some more, helped run the meet a bit, then warmed up again for the 800. John took it out in a 60, and I hit 61. Then on the next lap I passed him with 300 to go and hit a 2:05. Technically, this is a PR. Even though I have despised the 800 as long as I have been a runner, I kind of would like to race it now, on fresh legs, just to see how fast I could run it, seeing as I only ever run the 800 on already beat-up legs. But, if I didn't, that'd be fine :) After that Chris and I ran around a lot more, then went on a short cool down outside the track, and then came back and finished some more mileage and helped put stuff away. I believe my afternoon total was 9. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/284123056
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| Nike Pegasus 29 II Miles: 15.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 14.00 | 14.00 |
| AM: Went on an easy four after first period. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/284123052 PM: After some barefoot 'X' strides on the field, distance went out for our run. We did the Red Butte run all the way to the fence, then back down and to the school the Legacy Bridge way. Once at the track we added a mile to get to 10. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/284123044
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| Nike Pegasus 29 II Miles: 14.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 18.50 | 18.50 |
| AM: Went for an easy six on my own. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/284453144 PM: After we got stretches and drills done, distance did a mile warm up, two miles speed changes, then we practiced hand-offs for the meet this Friday/Saturday. We did 4X400 at 75% of race pace, or about 80's. These were mainly just to open up stride and get in some good hand-offs. I was fast jogging the whole time, and I would throw in a little sprint towards the last 20ish meters, just to pick up speed and simulate the baton pass a little more closely. I was handing off to Chris. While he did his 400, I would recover, and vice versa. After that, he and I went to the gulley because there was shade and some cooler air for cool down, and added some more at the track for 8.5. It was actually hot today! I'm so glad winter is over :') http://connect.garmin.com/activity/284453142 Later PM: I had some spare time later in the evening, and it was such a beautiful afternoon, that I went for another run. Plus, I need the miles! I did my four mile loop, just as the sun was setting. It felt amazing! http://connect.garmin.com/activity/284453136
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| Nike Pegasus 29 II Miles: 18.50 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 16.00 | 16.00 |
| AM: Since later today I would be at the Cougar Relays, I went for a longer run in the morning. I did 8 miles after first period. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/284765186 PM: Today was the first day of the Cougar Relays. Only Frosh/Sophs ran today, so I just tagged along to cheer/hang out. Once there, I did two miles with Chris and John to shake out. Then I watched some race, and did another two miles cool down with Dakota, Chris, John, and Garek. After that, I sat around some more and did some cheering, and then went for a small run to finish miles for the day. I was feeling pretty good during the short run. I did a little over 5 at about a 6:20 average, with hills. Then I got back and waited until everyone finished their races before the team left. I excited for tomorrow! http://connect.garmin.com/activity/284765182
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| Nike Pegasus 29 II Miles: 16.00 |
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Cougar Relays 3200 (2 Miles) 00:09:48, Place overall: 1 | | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 9.50 | 9.50 |
| After arriving, I got started with warm up and did 2 miles. Then I went to put the spikes in my shoes, and right then they called the 3200 boys to the bullpen. I hurried over there and got some more warm up and strides past the bullpen. It quickly became apparent to me that this was going to be a race against myself. I'm getting tired of having to push on my own :/ Anyway, Bill told me to hold 70's as long as I could. It was an okay race. A good time for just pushing myself and for being a such high miles, but I definitely feel like I'm ready to go a lot faster. I can't wait for the Davis Supermeet! I did two miles cool down with Chris and once I got back, found out I was placed in the 4X800. So I warmed up again and did that with Dakota, Mo, and John. I think I ran a 2:09-:10. I was definitely feeling the miles during that. Not long after that, I did the 4X1600 with Dakota, Chris, and John. I was excited for this one because there were a few sub 4:40 guys to face off against, but in the bullpen, they splits it into two heats, and as luck would have it, I was placed in one heat, and the sub 4:40 guys were all in the other heat.Great. I think I went like 4:43 in that, and I was exhausted after. On the bright side, that mile was my 100th mile! So I cooled down to my stuff, and headed home. I am really excited for this next week. I'm coming down in miles for the first time in a month! http://connect.garmin.com/activity/285172709
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| Nike Zoom Matumbo Spikes Miles: 3.50 | Nike Pegasus 29 II Miles: 6.00 |
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| Nike Pegasus 29 II Miles: 96.50 | Nike Zoom Matumbo Spikes Miles: 3.50 |
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