One Mile at a Time

Great practice today. Did the 2.2 mile warmup then lined up for the Reaper. Today I decided to start out faster than usual. Jared and I were together in the front with Brady pushing the pace for us for most of the time. At around a mile Jared started to pull ahead. Jared finished first then I got second. Huge shoutout to Jared because he went sub 9!! I got a 9 second PR 9:19. I'm hoping to drop a sub 9 this summer. On our way down the Reaper we saw the AF guys so we ran over and said hi and good luck then we did the cool down loop. Stretched, abs, wall sits and shin splint excercises after. Played basketball at 11 for a super long time with Connor, Spencer and Asa and a bunch of others. It was a great time. Made some bets with half court shots at the end. Said my goodbyes to Asa. He's a great guy I love him and he's gonna kill it on his mission. I'm seeing Connor one last time tonight and I'll see Spencer before he leaves next week. 

Did a recovery run.

Had a pretty good turn out at practice today. Little P even came so that was a surprise. Today we ran to Lindon Park then under State Street on the trail for a while then headed out to the lake. It was weird at the start because two girls tried to run with us but they were going so fast so we just ran with them until they died after about 1.5 miles. I ran with Brady, Jared, Ali, Matt, Reed and Harambe for the way out then Jared, Ali and I decided not to go throught this factory thing so we turned a different way and just ran back together. 9.5 miles 6:47 average then 4 barefoot strides after. Said bye to Connor last night. It sucked.

Nice little recovery. Almost ran into two trash cans because it was so dark. Ready to have a killer speed workout tomorrow.

Good speed workout today. It was a little confusing- 800 hard, 200 easy, 600 hard, 400 easy, 400 hard and then a mile and two minute rest three times.

Had a great run with Clain. Very fun and refreshing!

Today we started off easy with about a 7:45 first mile. We went down to the church by Locust then by Central down 1100 to Discovery then on 1800 past the light heading toward AF High. We went out 29 minutes because we thought going back to the high school would take longer because there's some up hill but we came back quicker than we went out to we finished up on the track. 6:39 average pace. Strides after. Saw Casey and Carson coming home from their practice on our run. Practice in three hours.

Little over a mile warm up. Buddy 800s. My legs were feeling pretty dead so I dind't go as fast as I wanted but I still did well. My partner was Ali and we were able to pull out the win. Mile cool down, stretched then ice bath.

Today the varsity guys ran to my stake center by Discovery Park while everyone else drove. Our workout was 3 mile repeats with a 5 minute rest inbetween each one. I felt pretty good today. I was in the front so Brady was pushing me. My splits were 5:31, 5:29 and 5:19. Ran back to the high school after and stretched there.

Today was our 85 minute run. Coach told us to go north on the canal and Benny D complained and coach told him to be quiet because he doesn't ever come so that made us all laugh. We started off with Jared, Ali, Wade, Harambe, Matt and Eric and started out with a 7:30 mile. On the way out we kept our miles in the high 6:40s. We made almost all the way to Lone Peak, we were just on that road behing it. On the way back Jared, Ali and I picked up the pace so we were hitting 6:35s. We had to finish up on the track to hit 85. It was a tough run but good. 12.63 miles with a 6:44 average. Had lots of water after and then thought I was going to throw up but luckily I didn't. We listened to Stronger after and it was sick.

Ya know I didn't count basketball as mileage because I don't like doing that but I figure after all I played it's fine to count it as .05. Sue me.

Reaper today. Jared and I started out fast again with Brady right by us. Brady was pushing us but then kind of stopped. I think he might have been sick today or something. My shoe came untied for the last .55 and I didn't stop to tie it so it felt a little annoying running but I'm not sure if that had any effect on my time. I was trying to get as close to 9 as possible but ended up getting a one second PR 9:18. So I am happy that I got a PR, we'll have to see what I can do next week if we even run it. We might not because our time trial is that Saturday. Stretched, abs, wall sits and shin splint stuff after.

I went to physical therapy again today. Tanner my physical therapist used to be in your ward his name is Todd Taggart. Today he used cocoa butter and these metal stick things and rubbed my back and neck. It was a little painful but I feel good now. I got some more excercises to do as well.

Hiked with Clain and Brig in the afternoon. We tried to make it to the restaraunt above Bridal Veil but we couldn't figure out how so we ended up going the wrong way for a very long time. Fun hike but I think my legs are going to be sore tomorrow.

Easy 7 today. 6:57 average with strides after. My legs were pretty sore from yesterday. Second practice at 5 today. I'm looking forward to it because we will ice bath after. We missed Jared at practice today and will miss him the rest of the week while he's away at math camp.

Tough workout this afternoon. Mile warmup and then we did 400s but we zigzagged up and down this hill for 300 meters of each and then sprinted 100 back. We did 8 of those with a partner. Riley and I did pretty well. It ended up only being 1.9 miles. Mile cooldown and then took ice baths after. Riley and I went to Costa Vida after practice and it was very good. 40 minute indian run tomorrow is going to be tough.

Today was the 40 minute Indian run. I ran with Brady, Ali, Reed and Riley. We went 6.2 miles and kept a 6:25 average pace. I think if we did it again we would go faster because the pace didn't feel that fast. Strides after. Coach did these weird abs today where someone says what abs to do then everyone does it but people were throwing out crazy stuff so I just decided to do the abs I regularly do. Wall sits and shin splint stuff after. Gave Eric a ride home because his bike tire popped. Still missing Jared who is away at sewing camp.

Today I ran with Riley, Ali, Brian and Eric. The run was Molly's but we had to stop at Riley's first because he forgot his watch. Getting up to the trails we went pretty slow but then once we got to them we picked it up. We came back way quicker then we went up so we did the two mile loop then finished with two laps on the track. Our last mile was 5:46 so that was pretty fun. 8.1 miles and then strides. Stretched and did some good weights followed by wall sits and shin splints stuff. Hopefully Jared is enjoying his week at cooking camp. PM practice today at 5.

4.5. Simko made a surprise return!

Really good speed workout today. Mile warm up. The workout was three mile repeats but we ran the mile with the first 400 at mile pace then 1000 at three mile pace then the last 200 faster than mile pace. We did an 800 inbetween for active rest. I thought I started too fast on the first mile and thought I would be tired on the second two but my splits were 5:20, 5:22 then 5:21. Stretched after and didn't have to do weights or abs. Our jerseys are supposed to come today so that's pretty exciting. Tomorrow we have our 90 minute run and it will be good to have Jared back from his poetry camp that he's been at this week. Might put in three miles later today might not.

Well today was a tough run. It was our 90 minute cap run. We started off with Brady, Riley, Jared, Ali, Simko, Wade, Harambe and Matt. It was good having Jared running with us again after his week at marching band camp. We went on the canal down to Provo Canyon then ran on the trail that goes to River Woods. Running near the canyon was tough becasue it was so windy. We also almost got hit by a car which was exciting to say the least haha. We saw four BYU guys running so that was cool. Came back at a quicker pace and lost Matt, Harambe, Wade and Simko. Riley, Jared and Brady got about 200 meters on me at the end so props to them. 13.8 miles with the average at 6:31 so faster than last weeks. Good run. Stretched, had some donuts and then took ice baths. Recovery later tonight probably after work with Jared. I think I'm going to get some Brooks Launch 3s today too. Also had a great date with Gan last night so shoutout to her for coming with me!

Got my Brooks Launch 3! Put it 4.20 with Jared. I'm excited to run in them. Worked with Zack tonight at the shack. Good time.

Not a great start to the day. I woke up late then went to the high school. I did a .2 mile warmup and saw Simko was just starting the reaper so I started a little after him and chased him down. I did PR up the Reaper 9:17 but if I had ran it with the team I could've done better. Afer practice Riley, Jared, Brian and I went to Riley's and has protein shakes then went back to the high school to check and see if our uniforms came. They had and they're so sick! We took them to the boys so that was fun. I'm super excited to race in the new singlets. I'm going to put in some mileage later at a decent pace because this morning wasn't great.

Met up with Adam to do another run. We met at the high school then went to the car dealerships/Home Depot. 7 miles at a 6:48. It was pretty fun and it was good running with someone rather than alone. Had some good conversations. I was planning on only going 5 but I'm glad I went 7 just to start the week off with a day above 10.

Today we ran to American Fork high. We kept a 6:30 average for 9 miles then did strides when we got back. It's always fun watching color guard while we do our strides. I stretched then went to the counilor's office to swap some classes then went to Kneaders with some of the team. Practice at 5 in the pm.

Buddy 400s. Jared and I came out with the win. Did not feel that good so it was tough.

1.1 mile warm up. 800 repeats today where the first and third 200 were three mile pace and the second and fourth were faster. 400 recovery inbetween and a 5 minute break after 4. Kept a pretty good pace. Annoying running on the grass today because it was so wet. Jared and I were pushing each other but then on the last two recvoery 400s Reed and I went way slow so I wasn't with Jared or Ali.

Very easy run today. Went out to Timp on the roads no the canal and then did a lap on their track. Took the same way back. 8 miles at a 7:02. Strides at the highschool. Riley's knee was hurting so he told us at Timp to tell coach he would be back late so after we finished stretching Riley still wasn't back so Brian, Jared, Matt and I went out to find him and jam to some music. We found him up by Valley View. Went back to the high school then did wall sits. Practice this PM then I'm going to Sodalicious becuase the Jared Slye is working until 9.

Mile warmup. Confusing speed workout that was essentially 500 hard 300 easy repeated 8 times. My legs felt pretty tired so I was about 15 seconds off the pace I wanted to be hitting. Mile cooldown and then ice bathed.

Today we had a nice easy run because we have our time trial tomorrow. I'm a little nervous about it but hopefully it goes well. I'm hoping to be fourth man. I ran with Jared, Reed and Matt today. We went to Lindon Park then up the trail and on some street in Lindon. We got back to the track and did our 3 200s. Went to Reed's after to eat waffles.

Today was our time trial. Went to coach's and then he talked to us a little about races and race day. We stretched then warmed up to Manila Pond then ran part of the course. The course was a big loop followed by a little loop then you did it again and had a little straight away at the end. Most of the guy wore spikes but at the last second I decided not to because there was a good amount of cement. I was pretty nervous and wasn't feeling ready to race. We drained our legs and did strides. We started off kind of fsat. Jared and I led for about 1.5 miles then Riley caught us and past. Jared went with him. My first mile was 5:06 so a little too fast and I felt it later because my second mile was 5:26 but that's my two mile PR so that was kind of cool. I finished third so much better than I expected. I'm excited to race because I know I can go much faster for multiple reasons, one of them being we had to run through a section where the sprinklers were on three times. Cooled down then had french toast and swam. Happy with how the trial turned out.

Worked with Zack at night got some serious mileage running from wasps that we were trying to zap. Gan came so that was great as well as Casey with Bonnie and Patch with his brother.

Hard to believe summer is over. It was fun with some good running and I enjoyed getting to run with some of you fellow FRB people. I put down 545 miles this summer and am excited to see how I do this season. Good luck to all of you in your seasons!

Today I ran 5 miles alone then 1 mile with the team for their warmup but half of that was barefoot. I had to get a run in before physical therapy at 3:30. I need to drink more during the day because I could tell I hadn't been drinking on my run.

AM- First morning run of the school year. Had to start off with 1100.

Another rough run. 6:52 average for 7 miles with some barefoot strides after. Didn't drink enough again.

AM- 2.4 miles. We did the short version of Apple Grove even though we had extra time.

PM- 1.05 warm up then .75 of speed drills followed by 16 minutes of 30 30. I was hitting around 5:10 on the hard and hit 2.6. Barefoot mile cool down then stretched and did abs. We got our relay team and in leg order it's Jared, me, Brian, Ali, Riley. Shoutout to my Kinvara Seniors for hitting 400 miles today.

AM- 2.9 miles. Canal South.

PM- Jared and I decided to run with the Lone Peak guys today. It was fun running with them even though I was feeling a little sick. Stopped in American Heritage to get a drink and they told us we had to have shirts to come in but a guy there was nice and let us in anyways. Varying distances from all the watched but I got 8.7 miles.

AM- Ran to Lindon Park like usual before a race.

PM- 4 easy with the relay team and Matt. We went to Lindon Park again. 200 easy, medium, hard once we got back to the track. Stretched and got some tape on. While we were stretching we got hyped by listening to Into You by Ariana Grande and also listening to Chum Drum Bedrum Weird Russian singer. Look it up it's a great song and the music video is incredible! Having some of the guys over for dinner tonight so it should be a good time.

Woke up early to get to the high school for Grass Relays. We got to Westlake and then ran the course. Jared, Brian, Riley, Ali and I had a lot of time to kill so we just hung out under the canopy and talked to some people. Jared and I warmed up a mile then he drained his legs then I did. It was weird warming up because we were all racing at different times. Hung out with AF mainly waiting for the race to start. Jared handed off to me in a good position. I started out way too fast because Davis wasn't that far ahead of me but I went to catch him which wasn't a good idea because after about 1.5 he passed me back. Ran a 10:49. I need to start slower. Fun race though and still not sure where we finished, my coach thinks around 12th. Cooled down a mile after the relay was over. It was good seeing everybody today. Update- Official time was 10:46 and we took 12th.

AM- 2.8 miles without coach so a little faster than usual. Had some good bets going for Simko but he blew his chance to get $17. If any of you want an opportunity to earn quick money hit me, Jared, Ali and Matt up and we can make some deals. We had a girl on the morning run today, I think she said her name was Brian.

PM- I had to run early because of physical therapy and Matt M. had to go to the doctors so we ran four miles then did 200s right after school instead of waiting until 2:30. I went staight from school to physical therapy so I showered twice at school today which if you haven't done I highly recommend it. Physical therapy went well. Went to Pizza Pie Cafe to carbo load with Jared, Mia, Matt and Nicole. Excited for pre region tomorrow.

AM- Ran to Lindon Park for our morning run. We only had 6 guys today because some don't like running the day before or the day of a race. I don't think anything funny happened.

PM- Left at 5:00 to go to Westlake. Chilled for just a little and then put in a mile warm up. Drained my legs after that and did some other pre race stuff. Lined up and did four strides. The course was a little different than in the past but the Westlake coach explained it at the line. I started out fast and hit the mile at I think 5:09 with Jared and Riley. At the two mile mark Riley had gapped me and Jared and I think I was about 19th. Not sure of my second and third mile splits, I'll get those later as well as place. Finished with a 16:02 PR so I guess I have to change my goal to something faster. Shoutout to Jared for pushing me the whole race and outkicking me. Also shoutout to Ellie Bybee who caught my sunglasses when I threw them at her 2.3 miles in. It was a great race and I had fun talking to all the runners there. Mile cooldown after.

AM- 2.55 miles. We did the longer version of Apple Grove. Eric came for the first time so that was cool.

PM- 6 miles. We did a mile warmup and then we did buddy 800s. My buddy was Jared. I was not as fast as I would have liked to have been. My legs were feeling a little tired. The football team was practicing on the rec field so we ran by them a bunch and every time I past a bunch of them would say something like you're a beast, run faster, or you're anorexic. So motivational!! Mile cooldown barefoot after. We got 6th at pre region which was dissapointing. I'm really going to have to train hard to try and get to state. Even though I had a big PR it's not good enough so I've got to have better workouts than today.