Become to Be

Morning- 3 miles. Nice and easy. 

Afternoon- 1.5 mile warm up, and 1.5 mile cool down. And had 4x4's. They were pretty different, because I have not really done any speed work this week. So.... Yeah.... Goal time was 1:05ish. And I hit 1:13. Way too slow. And then hit 1:07, 1:05, and 1:06. So 1/3 of my work out wasn't good. But I still did pretty well, because no one else hit even close to their times... 

Morning- Went out about 7:20ish. I only had time to do 7 miles.... I thought was only going to have time to do 6. But I sped up a little towards the end, because I wanted to get as close as possible. Great day!

Morning- Nice and easy 3. Amazing Weather!!! Had striders! The turf was freezing, and felt like my feet, and toes wanted to fall off!

Afternoon- 1.5 mile warm up. 4x1000's, and 2x300's all out. The 1000's were pretty tough actually. Goal time was 3:14. I felt great on warm up! Like I felt amazing! And then the first 1000 I hit 3:15. I felt warm up. And ready to push. I kept thinking I was ready for another. And the 2nd one I hit 3:18. Then the 3rd I hit 3:12. Coach got me rolling pretty well the 2nd lap. And I felt pain starting to build up. I felt like I was having my stomach pouching me inside out. It hurt really bad.... On the 4th one I felt terrible..... I hit 3:17... I was really trying to push. But I realized I was dehydrated, and I didn't even know what was going on.... And I didn't know we had 2x300's all out. And I felt really bad..... I tried really hard to beat Jason, but my stomach just hurt too bad. I hit :45. And then the 2nd one I hit :46... I don't wanna say that I pushed to hard for what I had today, or what energy lack I had.... But you can never push to hard! That's in my brain! I only did 0.5 mile cool down. I felt really bad just running that.... I felt soo dehydrated, tons of pressure in the head, heart rate was 80-96 resting for 20 minutes.... I just laid there for a while, wishing I would not die... I just wish I could not have these side cramps, and pains... But I am recovering pretty well. I have never felt this bad in a long time! I hated it, and still hate it! I only lifted a little.... But this is my story of how terrible I felt today.... The end....

Morning- Nice and easy 3. And plyos too. Getting easier.

Afternoon- 8 miles with a good old 20 minute tempo at AT pace. Goal time was 5:49 for average mile. I had stomach problems again, but not as bad today.... But I had to some serious issues with my stomach that involved the bathroom.... TMI...... Too much man.... Too much.... But I managed, and got through it. I was really positive, and just kept going. I realized 20 minutes feels like nothing compared to the half-marathon. I average 5:56 miles. Not bad, but it's not too great for my goal time. I just need to push a little harder next time! Great day! :)

Morning- Nice and easy 3. It wasn't cold at all.... I don't want it to get hot!

Afternoon- 6 miles total. 1.5 mile warm up. With 6x400's @ race pace. Goal time was 1:05-:06. Pretty good work out. I am happy with what I did, a lot better than last week. And I am getting better at these work outs! Times were, 1:08, 1:07, 1:07, 1:06, 1:07, 1:06. Times weren't too shabby, but not exactly on time. And during a lot of work outs. I think I am going to die. And some how I always end up blogging.... Just doesn't make sense to me. But had lifting. That went well! I actually put up a lot of weights today. That was good. And I did my squats right on my own for once in my life.

I also iced bath! :) Soooooo cold!!! But it actually got me some mental focus, and toughness! I love running! And I am ready for the track meet baby!!! 

Morning- Nice and easy 3. Like normal. Had plyons too. That went nice. But now my shoes are completely torn on the side.... Idk about running in those anymore. They might be done for... :(

Afternoon- Had to run Abel, Krenny, and Mia. I ran 1 mile on the track, and 4 out on telegraph. It was nice running a easier pace! Had 4x200's after the run. Which wasn't too bad. I hit 32, 34, 34, and 32 on those. Not bad times. Pretty good. Had a effort on those, but not too much pushing involved. Just working on ripping the track out! >:D Just like coach says too! Great day! Stretching would be good for my legs!

The meet was cancelled, which I am really mad about!!!!! Krenshaw told me that at lunch. And I thought he was joking, cause that Krenshaw! But I will not be able to race, until the Pine View Invite...

Morning- Nice and easy 3.

Afternoon- Had to run early, because Abel, and I had to do some college stuff again.... And we ran 8xfire station hills. They were pretty hard, after the 5th one... But I kept a little behind Abel on each one. Then the last on we went super fast. And pushed beyond and crushing all of our times in last few we did! :) Great weather! 

Morning- Went out with Dave, Abel, and Byron. We went on the turtle trail! It was super fun, because we just ran, and talked a lot. Talked a lot about other stuff, than usual. And we also went a little over, because we did not do our striders yesterday... So we added 1 mile. And we ran towards like a old river trail up stream. Lots of rocks, and sand. But it just rained, and so the sand was like mud, but just a tad dry. So pretty good terrain. I really just ran had no thinking going on really. But runs like these are why I love running, and just come to me. The last 2 miles we sped up to have a hard finish at LT pace. It was nice. I started out pushing the pace. And then Byron, and Abel pulled ahead a little, and I was pretty close to them. Just 25 meters behind for most of the way. And we don't know our pace, but probally would have been 5:25ish. or Faster. :) Good run!

Morning- 1.5 mile warm up. 4x1000's. With 2x300's fast! And Goal time for the 1000s were 3:19. I hit 3:20, 3:19, 3:19, and 3:20 (almost 19, not sure). Every single 1000 we started I would say reluntly crouched. It worked for me! I really work on my form always o the backs stretch. I could see my shadow. Oh dang! I have never seen anything better! Amazing knee drive, pumping arms like crazy, standing tall, head up, leaning! It really doesn't get any better than that! And I was very cheerful today! And I kept on saying goridous (spell check). And beautiful!! Good work out! I hit 42?, and 46 on the 300's. CRAP!!!!! Goal time wasn't 3:19... It was 3:14.... I was thinking of 2 weeks ago.... CRAP!!! I should hit myself in the face for that.... I might as well run the whole work out again....

Afternoon- After going on a little hike with my family. I went running, which I was dropped off at the double churches. And I felt a lot of abdominal pain.... So I stopped at the Rec. to use the bathroom. And then did some striders. Those were alright. Worked on the form! :) 

Morning- Went out with the team at 8. Went running a 6 miler with 20 minute tempo at AT pace. Goal time was 5:49. Again didn't hit the goal time... But nevertheless! This is the best I have done to get to it! I average about 5:50-5:55. So by far the best AT tempo I have had. I usually struggle super bad on these. But they are getting to the point, it's just focusing on keeping the turn over to keep the speed going. It's rather interesting. There are 2 types of tempos. The point of running where your legs are going to fall off, or you think you are doing good, and really your off a lot.... I would rather have my legs fall off! :)

Afternoon- Started up by the dirt mile. I was going the usual loop, except of turning right. I kept going straight up to the gas station, and then I went on the trail up to grapevine. And then I ran until 1.8 miles. And then flipped it. So I was going back the way I came. But the shortened version. So 1.2ish miles.n And I then was right by the gas station by the round about, and I hear sirens like crazy! I see this cop go about 120 MPH around the round about and continue to go faster! I could hear the engine roar, like my voice when I get really angry! Conclusion's to this experience there was a really bad wreck on I-15, or he was chasing a criminal! Whether way, I was interested! This was probally the funniest run I have done by myself! So much advanture, and cool stuff! 

Morning- Hill work out. 400, 400, and 200. 3 sets. So really 6x400's, and 3x200's. Coach wanted us to run them a little less the intensity. They were pretty quick, but not hammering them. That will be for tomorrow's work out! Times were pretty consistent, but has the sets went on times got faster, and faster. 

Afternoon- Went running the small loop of the gas station. Good run! It's for sure getting hotter! :( 

Morning- 1.5 mile warm up. Work out of 4x600's at race pace (4-6 seconds off). Goal time was 1:41-:43. And I hit 1:49 (slow couldn't get moving). Next one Paul helped pace well hit a nice 1:44. 3rd one I started getting really tired hit a 1:46. Slowed down too much on the back stretch... 4th one I was really starting to dig here and hit a solid 1:44 almost :43. So pretty good work out!

Afternoon 3 miles nice and easy. I went pretty slow. But ran some laps at the elementry, and was dreaming about running the 800, and gradually sped up like crazy! So yeah that's how happens when I day dream! :)

Morning- Ran a nice and easy 4 with the team. And 4x200's at the end. Hit 31, 31, 32, and 30. Worked on the turn over. And I need to work on my lean... It's like 87 degrees now.... Not too good. But I went 2 miles when I got home, because I am going up north, and probally won't have the chance to run when I get up there... I will be in a car for the next 9 hours.... So yeah stiff legs.... Yeah........

Morning- Went out in the mountains. I couldn't tell how far I was going. But I timed it. It was about 5.5 miles. I was a lot higher up on ground. 9,100 feet. Usually I am around 2,500 feet. It was hard to breath. But had a nice kick at the end. So yeah, good run.

Morning- Nice and easy 3. These feel like cake now!

Afternoon- Work out. 4x1000's with 2x300's. Goal time was 3:14. Hit 3:17, 3:15, 3:15, and 3:18, and for the 300's. :44, and :45. Times were alright! Not too shabby! But I was having to push a lot harder today than normal. Like on the cool down I had to really push myself on COOL DOWN! I felt a crazy stabbing pain in my side... 1.5 mile warm up, and 1.5 mile cool down. Weights after. I had to push even harder through theses. My allergies were bugging me, and I had a killer headache.... Hopefully I feel better tomorrow.... I have been thinking really weird about track.... Like I don't believe in myself as I used too..... Like the last 200 meters... It's certain thoughts in my head like," I can't do it, I will burn out, I don't want anymore pain!" Well.... I might as well make it more pain, because I am already in pain.... I talk more than I do...... I know.....

Morning- Nice and easy 3. Started feeling better. Plyos were good.

Afternoon- Nice and easy 4 with striders. Worked on the turn over pretty good, and I need to start working on my lean again (self note). And I drank more water today, and last night. So that's a big reason why I felt better today! In fact today I felt 10 times better than yesterday! It's like everyday is the same.... Wake up run, school, run, homework, go to bed.... Repeat, after repeat, after repeat....... It's getting boring to me.... I need a new hobbie or something... Maybe I will blog really long from now on! Mix it up a little!

Morning- Nice and easy 3.

Afternoon- 4x600's goal time was 1:41-43. I didn't hit any of them.... I was really off today... 1:46, 1:47, 1:48, and 1:48. 1.5 mile warm up, and 1.5 mile cool down. I felt good about what I did for what I had in me today. Times were not as good as last time... But hey this work out gave me confidence, and the motivation I needed for the race this weekend! Felt good! This was more of a mental strengthern for me! :)

Weights after! Those were great! I really got buff in the weight room! But I did 8 pull ups this time! And I stretched after, and even rolled super good! I am ready for race! It's just 2 laps at a really fast pace! 2 laps.... That's it!!! I can do that!!! I know I can! Goal time 2:03-2:05! :)

Morning- Nice and easy 3. With plyos. Those were alright.

Afternoon- Nice and easy 4 with 4x200's. For the 4 miler we went around sandburgs. And I was pretty mad the first half of the run for no reason.... Actually I was mad, because people think that practice is a joke! You know what your a joke! HAHA see! Your funny! But for reals your a joke, if you think running is a joke! And I hit 32,32,31, and 31 on the 200's. That's exactly perfect pace for the 800 time I want on Saturday for the open 800. But make the first lap a 1:01-:02. So yeah! Perfect! Good day! I am really ready! 

Morning- Nice and easy 3. I felt ready for the race!

Afternoon- 6 miles out. To get mileage I raced tomorrow. I decided to run the warm up wit Abel for his open 400. It was nice. And then I ran home for rest of the way. Grabbed some stuff. And then ran back to the high school to watch/help with the meet. I did some fartleks to get some quick turn over. I am super excited about the race this day! But I think I might be getting sick, because my throat is super scratchy, cough, runny nose etc..... 

I woke up ready to go! I ate a good breakfast. And I got to the high school early to watch/help with the meet. My event was 4th to last. So I had to wait for a long time before I raced... But I was just focusing on what I would do to prepare mentally. So I did my warm up pretty early. But it's all good, because I did a lot of stride outs to get ready too. 

Race Report 800 meters-

I started out at a weird pace, but then got immeditaly into race pace after a few steps. Paul was next to me. He kinda cut me off at the start so I had to step one step in the other lane, and I had got back in front. Hopefully I didn't cut him off (sorry Paul).... But started out pretty good. I cut in, but then a bunch of kids cut in front of me, and cut me off... I was the back mid pack.... And I didn't want to work my way up, until the next lap so I just kinda relaxed on the back pack. But guys were clear out in lane 2, and 3. So I would have gone out to lane 4 to pass, and get in the front. But I came by the first lap about 1:02-:03. Not sure, but then I told myself this was my lap. And I took off a little faster to get the speed going again. Going around the back stretch I passed a few kids. And then I was at the 200 mark. Telling myself to go out loud. The kid next to me probally thought I was weird, but I am! And I started to kick and pass like crazy, and coming down home stretch I tried my best to rip the track out, and focus on my form. Only passing a few kids. I saw Abel pull ahead at the 200, and wanted to go up by him, but too many guys in the way... I then finished at a 2:07! That's a 3 second P.R.!! And I qualifyed for BYU! :) This race was the kind of race that I needed! Like it was a break through. And I now am going to aim for state! I know I can make it now!

Race Report 400 meter (4x4)-

I was a sub in for the 4x4. I was the first leg. And I started out fast and a good pace, but running this was not as bad as it used to be! Like it's easier now than ever! And I come down home stretch and boom! My blister on my pinky toe pops, and blood comes oosing out.... But I ran a 56.2 split! Not bad! But I will aim for a 55 next time, or faster! :) Good racing day!  

Morning- No run due to illness. I wanted to make sure it was gone.

Afternoon- I went home from school at like 8. Like before school even started. I drank 202.8 oz's of water today, so I think I am not dehydrated at all, and rested all day! I will run tomorrow, and be ready to race Thrusday! 

Morning- Nice and easy 3 with plyos.

Afternoon- 4 miles with striders. I have a crazy blister on my toe....

Morning- Had a work out of 12x200's. They were pretty could. Required to push, but nothing too insane. But splits were 31, 32, 31, 32, 31, 32, 31, 31, 30, 30, 30, and 29. Abel got a little excited on the last one. So I went with him. The first half (6) were supposed to be at race pace, and then the last half was supposed to be faster I tried to go faster the first few same times... But then they finally dropped! :) Good work out!

Afternoon- 4 miles with 4x200's! More 200's! Yeah! :) I felt pretty tired today..... But hey I pushed through! I always do!

Morning- Nice and easy 3. Felt pretty tired still...

Afternoon- Got on the bus for the meet. I didn't race for a while. And the ride wasn't very long so I ate just a little, because I thought I would be racing soon... Turns out it wasn't for another 2 hours so I was straving, and had no energy to run....

Race Report-

1,600 meter: I felt sluggish so to say, because I had not ate for like 6 hours.... I tried to get pumped, but the energy just wasn't there..... Learn from it, move on! Amen! But I started out pretty well at a 1:10 the first lap. And I thought I was speeding up on the 2nd lap. Not even close..... Came around the 2nd lap around 2:25 (1:15).  I could tell that I had no energy. It's like running on a tank of gas that's empty, just doesn't work. It's like having a car without gas.... You can't go anywhere! Besides pushing it! That's what I was doing pretty much..... That's unacceptable to me! Just straight up! That's barely on pace to break 5! I can do that in a work out!! But this is where it really hurt me..... My 3rd lap I came around at 3:44 (1:18).... That's slower than slow for me...... That's like a joke for me man..... HAHA! I even laugh now at it! But I just got straight up angry (P.O.)! So I just started sprinting as fast as I could. And ran the last lap at 4:52 (1:05)!  Not too shabby for the last lap! Because Abel, and Byron ran that exact same lap for the last! Nice start, nice finish, but no nice laps in the middle.... I will work on that! Learning from it, moving on baby! I wasn't really even that tired after the race too..... Like after I got my breath back! >:(

800 meter (medley)- I started out pretty good, and wanting to catch B- Whit from DH, and Jason Quinn from Dixie, but seriously.... They are just soo stinking fast man! But the first 200 I came by at 28, which is a bit fast. Slow I toned it down just by a litte. And then the first lap came around 1:02-:03. Not bad for a first lap! And then the curves were longer so that kinda messed up my pushing zones... But I tried pushing the curve, and the back stretch I slowed down too much. But not too much. And I was at 1:36 with 200 to go, and I started kicking, finished at a 2:09ish I guess. Not too bad. I was happy with the results. But Just gotta stay more relaxed on that 2nd lap. Like not get soo tensed up. That's for the last 200! :) But I like the 800! I was actually happy with it! But good experience! I talked to Brigham from DH after the race, and turns out he ran a 1:57!! Yikes! That's fast! Barely beating J.J. (Jason Quinn) from Dixie at a 1:58! That makes 4 sub 2's in Region 9 already in the 800! That's means I gotta run state times for sure! 2:01.09 here I come! :)

Morning- 8 miles with 20 minute tempo at AT pace. Not bad for a tempo. I estimated my pace was around 5:45-5:50. Not bad! Actually probally my best tempo! Haha! I suck at tempos.... But I am learning! That's all I really can do from here. I just straight up turned my mind off, and just went with Krenny, until the last mile the kid took off and made about a 10 meter gap, nothing too big, but by the end I got him! :) So it's all good! Good job Krenny! Had weights, and plyos after! Those hurt for sure! Legs are fried, and tired for sure! I couldn't even jump super high on plyos! It was funny watching Krenshaw the first few, because he almost tripped everyone! I was laughing soo hard! Krenshaw was the work out buddy today, and the Funny BOY! The feeling of working hard is coming back!