| 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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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
| PM: I decided to sleep in this morning so I didn't run until night. When it got cool enough I went out for 6 miles. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/197505355 |
| Nike Pegasus 28 Miles: 6.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 16.00 | 16.00 |
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AM: This morning the guys met up at 6:30 to get in some miles before the girls. We got 5 miles in, and when we got back we waited for maybe five or ten minutes before we started on the main run. We were just doing the cemetery run. Some people were or weren't doing the lap inside the cemetery. I started a bit after everyone so it took me to about the right turn on 1700 E to catch the leaders which were Abigail and Kiley. I wasn't going too fast, but I was going at a nice steady pace. About 7:00 pace. I thought I would pass them both and never see them again, but to my surprise Kiley went with me and soon Abigail caught us. They both stayed with me for about a mile where Abigail had to slow down, and once we were in the cemetery Kiley lost me. That was a nice surprise, to have girls trying to push with me. It makes me appreciate having a girl who can push with me around! (ehem, Natalie) Anyway, I finished at 7 back to the cars, and added a half mile so I could do my 3.5 mile loop later. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/197505343 PM: Went on an easy 3.5 miles on my own when it got cool enough. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/198322445
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| Nike Pegasus 28 Miles: 16.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 13.50 | 13.50 |
| AM: This morning we met up at the parking lot and did the same 10 mile run we did the time before. We went out a half mile on the road, then took the bike trails down to just above Hogle Zoo, then finished again with a mile on the road to get to 10. I felt like crap today. My stomach was not happy by the end of the run. It didn't help that Chris and I were pushing pretty hard for a large portion of this run. I could barely stay awake when I was driving home, and once I was home I had to force myself to drink my protein shake, then I passed out for almost 4 and a half hours. Once I woke I could tell my legs were dead, so I had a good lunch and took an ice bath. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/198322432 PM: After work I was absolutely exhausted but managed to get myself to do my standard 3.5 mile loop. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/198322420 |
| Nike Pegasus 28 Miles: 13.50 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 14.50 | 14.50 |
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AM: Today is our annual Slurpee Run! We met at 6:30 am at Sunnyside Park. This was the first year that we did this run in the morning. Once Bill passed out the slips with all the 7-11's, we were off. I got to the first Sev at the same time as Bill and Dakota who had taken another route, and the guy told us that free Slurpees don't start until 11 am. So we didn't get one there and we headed off to the next one. I got to the one on 3rd Ave and 700 E first with Chris right behind and the guy was much nicer and let us take free Slurpees despite the rule. This run, scratch that, RACE, is different from any other because not necessarily the fastest or fittest person will win. It depends on how fast the person can chug a Slurpee, as well as how well the person can run on a stomach full of the cold treat. Fortunately, I can chug one of those things pretty fast, but I was nervous about how the stomach part would go since I felt horrible yesterday. Well as I chugged more and more of those things, I felt better and better. My stomach was feeling more stable with each Slurpee I had. Maybe that's a sign that I should eat something before going to practice in the mornings.... Anyway, after the second 7-11, I broke off from Chris, and the rest of the group. I was first to each Sev on the run, so ultimately I was the cue for the employees to bring out the free cups. Unfortunately, that also meant many of them would refuse to give me a free slurpee since they weren't prepared for the day. I ended up getting a Slurpee at only half of all the Sevs I hit. Bummer, I was actually really enjoying each Slurpee. Well I finished the run first to the fountain, then I started to loop back around between the fountain and the last Sev to see who I saw finishing. I actually maintained a pretty good pace. I averaged just under 6:40 when I finished the race. Once everyone finished, we ran the usually way back up to Sunnyside and I did a little extra to get to 11. Whew, that was rant. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/198322411 PM: After work I again did my usual 3.5 mile loop. I felt pretty good too, considering a hard day of practice and work. I averaged just under 7 min pace. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/198322392
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| Nike Pegasus 28 Miles: 14.50 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 11.00 | 11.00 |
| AM: Today we met at Wheeler Farm at 6:30. Trek started today so most of the team is gone. The people at workout were Kiley, Bill, Ethan, Chris, Megan, and I. We did a big loop warm up then jogged over to the small loop where we do intervals. We were at 2.5 warm up, then we started the Fartlek workout. 10 sets of 2 min on/1min off. For the first four Ethan was behind me, for the most part. He had to leave so I did the fifth by myself, and then Chris showed up and finished the rest with me. Afterwards we kept on jogging around the loop until Chris and Megan finished the Fartlek, and then we jogged two miles cool down to be at 11 for the day. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/198545380 |
| Nike Pegasus 28 Miles: 11.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 15.00 | 15.00 |
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AM: This morning I couldn't get to practice, so I just decided to go on my own run. It was a cloudy day so it was perfect to sleep in :) I wanted 10-12 miles, so I took my 8 mile loop and added a loop I thought would be 4 miles. Well the extra loop turned out to be 4.5, so instead I did my 6.5 mile loop along with it and thought that if I felt good I could add a mile when I finished for twelve. Coming back along 3500 S, I saw my mom on her run, so I slowed down for a bit and ran her pace with her. She was going at just under 9 minute pace so that probably killed my average. Oh well. I ran with her for about .35 until she had to take her next walking break, then I continued along my pace. I was averaged in the 7 minute range the entire time. I was surprisingly really thirsty when I finished for such a humid day. I downed two water bottles without even blinking, then a few minutes later killed another. If I get off work early I will go for a run later. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/198794717 PM: I got off work a bit earlier than usual so I went out for an easy 4 miles. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/199505610
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| Nike Pegasus 28 Miles: 15.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 9.00 | 9.00 |
| AM: I needed 9 miles this morning to get to 85 for the week. So I just did a modified version of the new loop I created. It was a relaxed run. I averaged just under 7:20. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/199505557 |
| Nike Pegasus 28 Miles: 9.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 85.00 | 85.00 |
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