| 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 V Miles: 19.00 | Nike BYU Pegasus 30 Miles: 40.00 | Nike Matumbo II Miles: 6.00 |
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| AM: Today was just one of those days. I went to some farewells this morning, and didn't get a chance to run then. I couldn't get back to Provo until late and then I had to do homework, so I didn't get a run in. Disappointing, but at least I know I'll be recovered from the race.
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 14.00 | 14.00 |
| AM: This morning I went for an easy four miles from my apartment. I ran from my place onto the Carterville loop, then out two and back. The mornings are starting to get chilly!
PM: I met a group of guys to run at 3. Our hard days are now back to the usual, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We did Carterville, surprise. I thought the group was going to go 10, but then the majority of the group turned at 2.5 and headed back. It was only Jon, Jake, Evan, and I left doing the full run. Boo. But none the less, it got done. I felt like crap. I think I'm starting to get sick. My throat is super soar and I've been feeling kind of fevery all day. I always get sick when the seasons change. I hope I can get through it quickly:(
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| Nike Pegasus 29 V Miles: 14.00 |
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| So much for not getting sick. I woke up today feeling horrible. I managed to drag myself through the two short classes I have today, but practice was a no go. There are a few other guys sick as well, even Easy-E got sick. Coach just told met to stay home and rest up. I went to the store to buy some meds, then I took some when I got home and passed out for like 4 hours. I'm feeling a little better now, lets hope if I hit it with some more meds before bed I'll be better by tomorrow.
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 12.50 | 12.50 |
| AM: This morning I was feelimg immensely better than I was yesterday. I went out two miles from my house on Carterville and back. It was a nice, easy run to get back into the swing of things.
PM: I met Haven and Nick for a run before the meeting, but once we were at the locker room, Wardy and Doc were there, so we all ran together. Today, we decided upon Carterville from our selection of runs. Doc turned at 2.5 since he was only doing 5, and Haven, Nick, Wardy and I did short Carterville. Once we were almost back, Ward added on the fields in the track, and the rest of us headed back to the meeting room since we were already late.
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| Nike BYU Pegasus 30 Miles: 12.50 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 11.00 | 11.00 |
| PM: Today we did a 5k/3k workout. We warmed up down Canyon Road to an Elementary School that I can't remember the name of, then we warmed up around the marked course on the field where we would do the workout. We got about 3 miles warm up, then we changed shoes and did some strides while Coach explained the workout. FIrst we were doing 5k around the marked loop which was 800, and it had the 200's and 400 marked. All of the reps were 400, and we went 3X(easy then hard), then easy, then 3X(hard), 2X(easy), then 1.5X(hard). So that last one ends up being 600 meters of hard. The loop is slightly uphill on one side, then slightly downhill on the other, and it's all on grass.
I'm still coming back from being sick on Tuesday, so I wasn't expecting a stellar workout. I stuck with the second group today, so our goal for the hard was 74-75 seconds, and for the easy 84-85 seconds. I was fast on most of the easy's, and right on for all the hard's. The first one was a 73, then the next two were 75's. then the 1200 hard was right at 75's, then I was at 72 at 400 and hit 600 in 1:49. I finished the 5k in 16:42, I think. Overall I felt pretty good, much better than I was expecting, I just breathe. My throat was burning and I was breathing harder than I would normally. But still, the 5k wasn't bad.
We had like 10 minutes recovery in which I jogged around, then we did 3200 instead of 3k. That one went easy, hard, easy, 2X(hard), easy, 2X(hard). I got through the first easy all right, but I was struggling to breathe on the second set of hard, so Eyestone had me sit out after than one, then join in the last 400 with the group. I hit a 64 on that last 400 with Spencer, since he was pushing the last 400. I hate getting pulled out of a workout. I can't wait to get back to full strength so I can get back to how I was doing in workout.
We did 4X~80 meter strides after, then changed our shoes back and did a lap around the park, then ran back to be at 11.
After we had weights. Brandon had everyone who got a score lower than 3 on thier FMS do a bunch of hamsting strengthing stuff, which was everyone. That stuff actually loosened my hammy's a littl, but then we did our actual lifting. Bar lunges, distance jumps, lateral pulls, PVC bends, and dumbell bench. I'm. So. Sore.
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| Nike Matumbo II Miles: 6.00 | Nike Pegasus 29 V Miles: 5.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 14.00 | 14.00 |
| AM: Went for my usual 4 miles from my apartment. I had to wear a light running sweater in the brisk 43 degree morning!
PM: I went to the locker room for our usual run. Almost all the guys were there, which was cool. We did Provo River. I went out and back 5 with the group. An easier pace at first, but we picked it up on the way back. I'm really sore from weights :(
Maybe it's just the weights talking, but in high school, I always felt like a strong runner. Now that I'm in college, I'm realizing just how weak I really am....
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| Nike BYU Pegasus 30 Miles: 14.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 13.50 | 13.50 |
| AM: The majority of the guys were doing their long run at 8, but I wanted to sleep in some more so I was going to meet some guys at 10. Once I got to the locker room, I saw no one except Jon. No one showed, so we just went for a run ourselves. We did Carterville backwards, and at the North turning point, we went north on that trail 1.5 miles to make it a long run. Once we got 1.5 out, we found this nice park that had bathrooms and a continuous founatin that was a smaller version of the one at LIberty. After our potty/water break, we headed back. We found some side trails and took them for a bit, but there was nothing, so we just headed back. At least it added some miles. We just headed back to the locker room where I hit 13.5.
Still pretty sore. But on the plus side, BYU vs UTAH today! And the best part is I get in for free! Hooray for being an athlete!
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| Nike BYU Pegasus 30 Miles: 13.50 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 65.00 | 65.00 |
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| Nike Pegasus 29 V Miles: 19.00 | Nike BYU Pegasus 30 Miles: 40.00 | Nike Matumbo II Miles: 6.00 |
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