Become to Be

Morning- Nice and easy 3.

 Afternoon-1.5 mile warm up, with 1.5 mile cool down. Cosmin test. I hit 776. I did alright. Not what I wanted... But I am going to go for state this weekend at BYU! In the mile, and 800. I am going for sub 4:30 in the mile, and sub 2:00 in the 800.

Morning- Nice and easy 3.

Afternoon- Nice and easy 3 miles with the team in Provo. Had some nice striders. Trip is fun so far! I don't race till saturday....

Morning- Nice 4, but we went over a little... But we threw in some 4x30 second fartleks. Those were nice. It was a good run!

Morning- I woke up, ate a good breakfast. And we left the hotel, and got to the meet. I had to wait to race for a little. But I warmed up 2ish miles with Byron, Casey, Nick, and Trevor (from old times)! That was fun! We ran to the indoor track, and ran on that. It was fun. Got my spikes and went to the bull pin.

Race Report 1600- I started weird.... They called runners to your mark, and I didn't line up till everyone else did, because I wasn't paying attention.... But they fired the gun, I took out perfect. First 200 was a 31. A little too fast. But that's ok. First lap came by a 1:05, lots of pushing this next lap. I pushed a kid like bad, because I got cut off 20 times, and was getting pushed! So I pushed a kid a little too hard! Push me, I push back! But this lap was really bad. running a 1:12-:13.... Coming by at a 2:17-:18.... 5 seconds off pace... I just lost focus, and just didn't want it today.... But next lap was a 1:12... Again too slow, and than finished with a 1:09.... I just can't get that 2nd, and 3rd lap down.... Finished at a 4:39... Time was a little slow, but 1 second off my p.r. so not too bad of a race.... I am going to go crazy at Region now! I want it bad now!!

Race Report 800- I took out good the first 100, than the rest was junk.... But I was way in the back the first 200... I could tell I was doing bad already, because I was in the very back... But I just came by the first lap at a 1:03..... Worst first lap ever I have had... Second lap was 1:02.... It was not a very good 800... time was a 2:05... Not what I wanted.... Again at Region! I am going to go crazy!! :) Learning from these races! The mile was ok, but the 800 was bad...

Morning- Nice and easy 3 miles.

Afternoon- 1.5 mile warm up, and 1.5 mile cool down. 1x1000 all out. And than 600 jog/striders. Warmed up and felt good, but I felt ready. I ran the first 200 in 28, and than the 400 at 1:02. Than I slowed down a lot... Came by the 800 at a 2:12. 1:10 lap.... Too slow, but I got going the first 400, and not the 500.... The first 500 was good, but the last 500 was really slow... But I finished at a 2:53. So it was a good work out. Not what I wanted, but I am ok with it for now. But I am not going to settle for anything, until I qualify for state! I iced bath, and that felt good for my legs!

Morning- Nice and easy 3.

Afternoon- Nice and easy 3 with 4x200's. The 200 times were 36, 36, 33, and 33. Worked on the turn over, and lean on the last two. Because Abel told me too. So I did. Still striving for a State qualifying time in the mile, and 800. Region is tomorrow, and Thursday. I am running the mile, and 800. I will get mentally prepared to push myself hard tomorrow, and Thursday!  

Morning- Nice and easy 3.

Afternoon- Got the to the meet I was running the mile, and the 800 tomorrow. I felt good and ready to go.

Race Report- I started out terrible... I was in the very back... My first lap was 1:09... Not very good first lap, and than I just let the gap grow through out the race... And than my laps got slower, and slower as the laps went on... This was supposed to be my peaking time, but it wasn't very good.... My time was very bad for me... But I am going to overlook this race, and see what I can improve on.

Morning- Nice and easy 3.

Afternoon- Warmed up, and felt the best I have ever before in my life!

Race Report- Did some stride outs, and felt even better! Race started I got out good, but just slowed down... Everyone ran a slow time. Not even the winner got state qualifying time, which was kinda lame, because usually he runs like sub 1:56's. Just a tad fast kid... But the lead pack came by at a 1:02... I should have had that split, but instead it was a 1:05.... Not good.... I finished with a 1:01. I can't believe I ran a 1:05 first lap... That's a joke for me.... But I was way off time at this race, and could have taken top 4 to go to state... I am happy for this season like P.R's and stuff, but I am sad that I didn't qualify for state... I might go up as an alternate, but that's a maybe and to be determined....

Morning- No morning practice today.

Afternoon- 1.5 mile warm up, and than 100, 200, 300, and 400 all out. They were fast, but on the 400 I didn't start out fast enough and got like a 60 on it. It's a nice split in the 800 for sure! :) It wasn't too bad. It was full recovery so we walked, and jogged like 2 laps in between each one! Haha! I know how sprinters feel! It's not even that bad! Just kidding! Depends on the program! But 1.5 mile cool down. Good day for a work out!

Afternoon- Went out with David on to the Turtle/Hippo trail. I biked out there 5 miles, and than we went running 2 miles, and than biked back. And than finished our run with another 2 miles. It was HOT HOT HOT! It's warming up a lot in Utah now! But good work out.

Morning- Nice and easy 2 miles

Afternoon- 1.5 mile warm up, and one all out mile. Time was 4:44. Not bad in the heat. It was 97 degrees outside today. Very hot. 1.5 mile cool down.

Morning- Nice, and easy 2 miles.

Afternoon- 3 miles with striders. I jumped in with Wayne, and Ryan to race the 200 for the medley spot a state! Yeah.... I got owned by both of them! But I was there for moral support!

Morning- Nice and easy 2 miles. Last morning Practice in a while!!! :)

Afternoon- Beast work out today in the heat! It was 2x100, 2x200, 2x300, and 1x400 all out! And the recovery was full. Like full recovery. This was my last work out/run, before I start my 2 week break from running. But it was getting hotter by the minute! 1.5 mile warm up. I also had the choice to do what I wanted.... So I chose the speed work out, because I want to get faster, and better! I really tried to work on my form this work out. Running more on my toes, leaning as been a big thing for me to work on lately... But pumping arms, and starting FAST! So the 100's were 13.4, and 13.2. Than the 200's were 27, and 27. The 300's were 44, and 43! 43 is the fastest 300 I have ran in a work out! :) And than the 400 I really tried my hardest to stay up with Mike, and Abel. And than Byron comes by me around home stretch, and I wanted to beat him soo bad! I was pushing, and digging soo hard to beat him! I tried my best, and I am not sure who got who.... But I ran like a 60. It was a extremely hard work out for me, it was more mental than physical! Maybe that's why I was soo tired... And it was 98ish degrees today! 1.5 mile cool down! It was super great! :) Besides the part Mike threw up!

Morning- No running for 2 weeks, because I am on my running break!! WOOT WOOT! I am very happy to say! I slept in for the first time in about 4 months!!!

Afternoon- I got home, and just felt like I needed to do something physical like exercise! So I went out to ride my bike! I rode for 45 minutes! And my GPS said I went 8 miles. But it was on running mode, so pace might have been a little weird.... But I felt pretty tired at the end. I gave a nice strong finish to it. And than I did my own modified work out including push ups, sit ups, certain dum-bell lifts, and so forth. I want to stay in shape for summer training! I am really excited for XC to come! I am already making, and planning goals for my last, and greatest season!

Afternoon- Went on a small bike ride for 10.6 miles. I also did my core exercises along with planks, push ups, and sit ups. Have to stay in somewhat shape for summer training! :) 

Morning/Afternoon- Went and did a little biking not too much, and then went walking with David for about 3 miles. And we talked about life a lot. I did most of the talking, but David has some funny stories!

Morning- Went walking 1.25 miles. And lifted.

Afternoon- Biked 8 miles around with Dave.

Morning- Biked 7 miles, and swam 500 meters, and 250 meters pool running. Good work out. Made me pretty tired! Swimming is pretty hard!

Morning- Went biking 12.5 miles! Nice and simple. I feel soo out of shape!

Afternoon- Went walking the loop 1.25 miles. Did a little work out, and rode the exercise bike for 32 minutes! :) I will do more stuff tomorrow.

Afternoon- Went on a 16 mile bike ride with David.  I went a little farther than him. But we did some hills that were pretty hilly. Green Springs hills, Fire station hill, another hill other there. We went all out on the big hills to get the heart rate up. Good work out. I also walked a mile. I really want to run! I am looking forward to XC, and summer training. I am going to start brainstorming for goals for the upcoming XC season.

Morning- I jacked up my quad playing tag.... And it hurts just to walk.... But I walked 1 mile, and did 5x1 minutes on the bike. One minute hard, and one easy. My leg really hurts.

Morning- Did 8 mile bike ride to see how the leg was feeling. Quad still sore a little, but a lot more progress. So that's always good! And did some core work today with David. Iced my leg too.

Afternoon- 1 mile on the bike, and 400 meter swim. 50 meter pool running, did core work out too. I felt awful today.... I have not ate much, or drank much water today.... That's probably why, and I just didn't have any energy.... I felt sooo sluggish. The swimming took forever. And I was tired, and sore. The end.

Morning- 10 mile bike ride.

Morning- Nice and easy 3 miles. First time running again! :)

Morning- Nice and easy 3 miles at SUU. Ran around the track with Dave. Felt nice, and cold.