Become to Be

Morning- 6.75 miles with hills. Down in heck hole. 4x1 minutes, and 6x30 secs. With 0.5 mile warm up. Not as bad as I thought, but was still hard. Going up the hill was bad. I was like crawling up the hill.... But lifted with core stuff. Felt good to run too! Felt focused

Afternoon- Went 3 miles. And this run was really great for me, because I got to think out my thoughts!

Total mileage-10.25 miles!!!

Morning- 5 miles with striders. Ran on my own. Because I slept through my alarm.... But what ever... I was tired, and I got a run in.... So all is well. Felt more sluggish today.... Like legs were just fried,dead, and beat. I DO NOT KNOW WHY!!! But I will live through it! Good nice run up to grapevine! 

Afternoon-  Nice 3 miler! Went a lot better, than morning run. But felt great, overall. Got a little loose at the end, which is good. Did weights and plyos. I am getting better at plyos. But still need a lot of work!

Total mileage- 9 miles!

Morning- This morning was great! Level of energy was pretty good! Ran 6.75 miles with 0.5 mile warm up. And also did a hill work-out, which was challenging because the hills were beast. And we did 3x30 seconds, and 6x1 minutes. So pretty hard set. 30's were really strong, and solid (I thought). And then the 1 minutes were all pretty consistent. First 2 were a little short of all the rest. Just getting to warm-up on those. And then 3, and 4 were really good. Pushing the pace. And then 5, and 6 were really strong, and 5 was about the same as 3, in' 4. And 6 was really pushing the pace,beyond the whole work-out. After that we went and did 3 miles on grass to get the rest of the mileage, and lifted with core stuff.

Afternoon- nice easy 3 miler. Not too bad. Was a little cooler at the evening time, but not by much... Was still nice tho. Was do able... Felt sore...

Total mileage- 10.25 miles!!!

Morning- Morning run was alright. Didn't get out till about 10'ish. So was pretty hot, and was supposed to go 10 with 3 miles tempo. But my legs were just not working, and my brain was shut off (no brain power, or mental power). Which I usually need. And my legs started to hurt like really bad. But after about mile 3ish they felt good again. But Went about 6.5 miles.... So no tempo, or full mileage. But I will be ready and fresh for Monday! So here I come!

Total mileage- 6.5 miles!

Morning- This morning I ran 10 miles! It was crazy! With 0.5 mile warm up. The 10 miler had 3 mile tempo. And I do not know the splits, but they were all 6:30 or under. The first 5 miles were good, and then at 6 I started to struggle. But after the tempo I just pushed through! Hunter ran like a beast! Most of the other guys looked like they were struggling like me... But Jason and I pushed each other. And made me feel good at the end of the run! But lifted a little. And rolled, and stretched.

Afternoon- 3 miles! Felt great. A little hot, but not too bad. My arch started to hurt really bad, and my like lower inner side of my calve.... Rolled my arch, and helped but still hurts and same with calve...

 Total mileage- 13.5 miles! New P.R. most mileage in 1 day!

Morning- 4 miles at dirt mile. Nice and easy. With 0.5 mile warm up. 1 more mile with kids.

Afternoon- 3 miles.

Total mileage- 8.5 miles!

Morning- Morning run was alright... Nice and easy 5 miles with striders, and 0.5 mile warm up. Felt good. Focused on form.

Race (afternoon)- 3 miles warm up. And 3 mile race, with 1 mile cool. The race was good. I was super nervous. But after they fired the gun. I was like I can do this. I really didn't know what to expect. So I was running what my legs told me.... So really I didn't really race. But just raced by my legs? And I wasn't really thinking mentally, because it was really different racing with a different group. And the first mile went by super fast. And then the 2nd was alright. But the slowest I think. I was going soooo slow.... And then the last lap was alright. Felt goodish... I guess. Coach said, "Go Red! Make it RED LEADER TIME!" I was alright. So Wes and I picked up the pace. And by the time we got to the track. I started to kinda sprint, but last 100 Abel, and comes. And that was a really BIG SHOCK! I was like what?!?!? And then last 25 Nick Hill shows up! And I was like what the?!?! And then we finished within 2 seconds. So nice pack. (Abel,Wes,Nick, and I). So nice pack. We did good as a team. A lot of P.Rs. And then I just didn't really race. I didn't know what to expect. I was feeling sickish the last part, and really sluggish. And I remembered like coach say something like this,"Red you slow down, and jog!!!" And I was thinking that finishing the 2nd lap.... I honestly do not know what I was thinking. But I just need to step it up! Oh well that's all I have to say. And I guess overall I did alright. Life moves on. Whatever.... My legs are NEW to this much mileage... But I know I need more brain power...

Total mileage- 13.5 miles!

Didn't do hill work-out, until about 4:30. It was sooo hot! 7 miles. I was dying... But I lived again! I did 5x1 minutes, and 7x30 seconds. Felt good. Ran to grapevine hill. It was hot, hot, hot! Then about right after I got done. I went on the team run.

P.M.-3 miles with the team. Felt sore, and nice, and easy. Then did some plyos. And then went to the team meeting at the running center. 

Total mileage-10 miles!

Morning- Nice, and easy 6 miler. Wasn't too bad. Considering  I was super sore. But I felt great. Did 0.5 mile warm up. Did my own work-out with core stuff.

Afternoon- 3 miles.

Total mileage- 9.5 miles!

Morning- Ran 5 miles with long hill. Went down into Hell Hole. Which was alright... Cause the hill was bad. But David and I made it through. My calves were a bit sore. But never the less! I will ice them! And I am ready for another race! Cause I thought out my thoughts about last race. And found out that I can go, even harder, even until I get to "BEAST MODE!" Which is beyond winning the race!

P.M.- Ran 6.5 miles with 2x3 minutes hard, with 2 minute recover. I was supposed to do 6x1,000s. But I have not ran in like 3 days.... And just this killed me...

Morning- Ran an easy and some what nice 3 miles. Lifted weights after.

Afternoon- Ran a work-out. With D.I. warm/cool (4 miles total). Ran 4x2 minutes hard. With 1 minute recovery, and then 5x400s at the same 2 minute hard pace. And with only 30 seconds recovery. The 2 minutes were all really good I thought. And did pretty strong on them. But the 400's were a little slow.... Well the first few. And then speed up a little. But I was dying...

Morning- First 3 miler for school! YEAH! Not too bad... But it was kinda bad... I know why... I didn't sleep very well. And it was to AC. So it was nice.

Afternoon- 4 miles with striders. And 0.5 mile warm-up. Did some nice old plyos too.

Morning- 3 miles! Felt a lot better than yesterday's morning! And today I actually slept a little, after the run! And it gave me some rest, and energy. But I learn from my mistakes (most of the time!)...

Afternoon- 4 miles with 4x200's. And 0.5 mile warm up. And the 4 miles felt really good! A lot better than yesterday. And even the morning run, even tho it was like 105!!!!! It was really hot! (just cause I was there!). But yeah. Have a race tomorrow! And I am running varsity, and at cedar I honestly had a bad race. But I learned from it! And I am not going to worry about this one! So yeah! Life is getting back into gear, after some nice Sea World stuff! I feel like I am in racing shape again!

Total mileage- 8.5 miles!!

Morning- This was great! And an amazing experience! I have learned sooo much with in the last 2 races, and practices! I wanna keep it up! I learned that I don't want to think about the race really. And just race when the time comes. Just have fun the day before and time, before the race. And not really focus on it! It really helps. Helps with my nervousness. And plus I was really relaxed at the starting line! I was talking to mike and I was like should I be this relaxed? And he said, "yeah!". So my heart was not even beating (well for blood flow!). But like that relaxed! I don't know why, but I loved it! It just came to me this time! I did warm up. Didn't really focus that much. But when the time came I did! And at the line just a little, before they started the race. I figured out where I was going to go, and how fast to start out! And I didn't really have any major goals in mind, but I wanted atleast top 15! Which I did accomplish! I also broke the race down into little pieces, so I had accomplishments that added up to be a great out come! And I also realized that, if I just stay chilled, and relaxed. I just have a good race! Speaking of the actual race! I took out somewhat with the front pack. And I just went with it! Went up the dirt part, and then up the hill. I promised myself I would not think of the race whole, but in little signs, corners, and other parts of the course. I found myself doing a lot better doing that, than thinking of 2 miles to go! I love to break up the race! It's soo fun! Keeps my mind occupied, and keeps other thoughts out. Like I can't do this, or why am I doing this! But I know the answer for all of those! I just need to push through the pain, and not settle! I felt like a CHAMP, after the race. I loved that feeling! I felt really accomplished, and I was really happy with my place, and time! But there is A TON of WORK to be done! Just need to give it time! This is a really long entry........... But just, before the race. I was like "No Pain, No Gain!" It's totally true! Because if your not hurting than you have nothing to gain! But if you are, then you are on your way to victory! And the first loop of the race was really great! And about 1/2 mile into the race... Guess what happened!?!?!? Your right! Abel Shows up! And I was like not this time! So we were pushing each other like beasts! I dared not to fall off, and he didn't either you could tell! Cause I ran with him the ENTIRE WAY! Thanks for pushing me soo hard ABEL! You are a beast! He would push the pace, and the I would back off, but stick right behind him. Then we would switch. And by the 2nd loop. Abel started to struggle! And I was like don't you dare pull off now!!! ABEL lets pick it up a notch! And we started flying! (really we did!). We grew wings! And we started to fly into the sky! Just kidding, but we were going fast! And it felt great! Hurt like a beast, and felt like a beast doing it! So next time, I am going even harder! I decided to go for it! And about the last 400 meters Abel picked it up a ton! And he started to loose me... And I was like nope not this time! Sorry buddy! And I went all out! He thought he had me! At the last 2ish meters I used the Fire, redness in my blood, and past him! Like 0.28 seconds! I was sooo happy I beat you ABEL! MUAHAHA!!! I felt like a champ! But You did great ABEL! Way to be beast! You were pushing me as much I was pushing you! You did really great! Thanks for pushing like a beast! And we won the invitational, but thunder boys were not racing their best.... But never the less! It is time for work like no other! I am ready for a really great season! And it's just starting!

Morning- 3 miles

Afternoon- 4 miles total with warm/cool. And 6x3 minutes hard. It was beast! But I really did it! I had a beast work you! Kept up with the front of the pack! Like top 4 everyone!!!

Total mileage- 11.5 miles!

Morning- 3 miles. Felt a little tired, but I just need to get more sleep.

Afternoon-  This time trial was alright. I ran it more like a tempoish pace. And it was alright. I was happy about my placing.  But I just need to keep working hard. And I have been working my butt off these past few weeks! Just doing everything! It takes a lot of my time, but I am going to get real results! And the time trial. Felt alright.

Total mileage- 11.5 miles!

morning- 3

afternoon- 8 miles with 5 0.5 mile fartleks. 

total mileage- 11.5 miles!

morning- 3

afternoon- 4 miles with striders. weights and plyos after.

total mileage- 8.5 miles.

Morning- Ran 3 miles. Felt nice. Felt excited for the race tomorrow!

Afternoon- 4 miles with striders. And 0.5 mile warm up. Coach Holt ALMOST got hit by some stupid driver.... That didn't pay attention! But I reported them for you COACH! Just kidding! But I wanted to bad! Felt nice. It was hot!!!!

Total mileage- 8.5 miles!

RACE REPORT-----

So I was tired, kinda, not really... I had a really negative dream last night... And I did not like it at all! But I thought to myself.... I can make my life whatever I want! So I thought of good things! And anyways.... We get to SUU. And the J.V. girls raced, and then the J.V. boys (which they kicked some other runner butt!). Like 6 IN THE TOP 10!!! But then the Varsity girls ran, and did well. But then it was my turn! And to be honest... I wanted to think negative... So I just turned off my brain! And just let my body control me! :) That explains all the yelling, screaming, and craziness! Sorry girls... I was loud.... But that's me.... And so we do warm-up. And we get to the starting line. And I just thought to myself. Just watching the J.V. boys race, that is how I will race, but faster! And so I started to get nervous. And I just turned off my brain... And by the time I know it! We are getting ready to start, BAM! The gun goes off! And I decided to go out with the frontish pack. And then make my way up. But through out the race. It went by super, super fast! And I just thought I would burn out at like mile 2 or something, and I didn't till 2.5 miles! So I am getting there! And the first mile was just fast, not speed wise, but time... Make sense? But yeah. Going up the back stretch on the last lap.... I just struggled like a beast! And I settled a lot! And I mean a lot! But I started to push the pace, and then died off... So I tried to do it again! And went a little longer... And then the 3rd and final time I go! And Jason (P.J.) Starts to come up.... And I was like yes! Someone to push me! So we go! And I honestly forgot how bad running hurts... Like racing, not the usual pain, but like your heart is pumping so hard you can't match its thumping! I was hurting like B-E-A-S-T. Or like a REAL runner! For once in my life! I actually really felt real intent pain! Like I wanted to cry almost! But I just kept telling myself GOGOGOOGo! So I go and go! And this is a really long entire again..... But Last 250 meters. I started to pick up the pace a lot. And then 150ish Jason yells, "NACHOOOOOOOO!!!!".............................................. And guess what happened! He takes off like a beast! And I attempting yelling too, but it was more like a groan.... But I decided to match his pace, and even turn it into a freshmen race!!!!! And there we go! I couldn't decide to go fists, or straight hand. So I go straight hand. Like an arrow. And just pumping my arms as fast as I can! And last 50 I start to get Jason, but by the finish line I got him! I always have a good kick! Last 100 actually.... If I had a good kick, then I would pass 5 guys the end of every race.... But I am learning! :) I felt like I ran hard, but sad, and just confused! After the race.... So I figured what the heck! Not too shabby, and not too good.... So I just moved on with it! And we took 2nd overall.... Without Mike, and Colton! Once they are back in prime shape (mainly Colton) DH is in a world of hurt in their THUNDER PANTS! MUAHAHA!!!! I feel like a champ saying that! BY-RUN That one was for you! And I learned from this race! I need to pack it in more, and go for the lead pack! Not the second pack.... But there is work to be done! Had a PERFECT week of hard work! Went to every morning, and every afternoon! Things are starting to turn out the way I want them too! I am getting results that I want! From last week to this week. I have improved a TON! But I am proud how hard I ran.1 mile cool down.

Total mileage- 7 miles!

 Next week goals:

Pack it in more in work-outs.

And be positive!

Morning- 3 miles. Nice and easy. Felt a little tight from the race... But was a good run. The boys were talking a lot.

afternoon- 7 miles with striders! And 0.5 mile warm up. It wasn't really that bad. But it was sooo HOT!!!! I was dying........... And then we stopped at Jason's place, and got some water there. And just watered us down! Like I was like yeah! I felt really good having that water go down my throat!!! I was soooo HOT HOT HOT HOT!!!! I just wanted to just die right there on the street.... Felt a little sluggish.... But life moves on.

Total mileage- 11.5 miles! 

Morning- 3 miles. Felt great! Was super sore from plyos, and weights. But I need to stretch a lot more.... I just need to stretch, and roll like a beast! I am getting my sleep schedule down, which is good. I try to get at least 8 hours every night. And every night I get closer to my goal! 

Afternoon- 2 miles warm up/ 2 miles cool down. With regular 0.5 mile warm up. Did 6x1,000's. The first 3 were really great, but then the 4th I just died off bad. I have no idea why!!! But I honestly think it was fear like coach said. Going into the work-out I felt great, and just ready to run some killer repeats... But then when I started to slow down on the 4th. I could tell so easily that I was slowing down a lot. And I tried telling myself to go faster, but it was like my legs were numb, or would not work with my brain.... But I think it was my stride. I heard Casey, and Mike talking something about stride. And it felt great? But I will have to work on that! But splits were 3:06, 3:02, 3:05, and 3:15 (really slow)..., 3:00 (after that speech coach gave us) I started to get rolling! And 6th and final was a 3:05! So all were good,but the 4th one. And coach wanted me around 3:05 on ALL of them. But I will work on that!

Total mileage- 12 miles! 

Morning- 3 miles. Really sore again....

Afternoon- 4 miles total with warm/cool. 0.5 mile usual warm-up. Had 4x2 minutes. And then 5x400's. And the 2 minutes were really packed in, and strong I would say. But the 400's were alright.... The first one was bad. But 2-4 was really great! And the 5th I was just outta it mentally. But I watched this XC video. And it said, "This is where stretching happens, this is where pain happens, this is were agony happens, this is where a lot of miles pay off!" It was pretty sweet. Talks about how bad you want it, and it's up to you! Some teams top 2 runners were injured and out for the season... But they said, "all it takes is all you got!" And that is like a great quote! I am really starting to realize what running is really about! How bad do I want it?!?!!??!?! YOU WILL SEE NEXT RACE!

Total mileage- 10.5 miles! 

Morning- 3 miles. Felt great. Ok first of all this run was out of hand! The boys were yelling their faces off like wild animals! They had really no idea what they were doing... They gave themselves the biggest pep talk ever know to man! Kept repeating the same thing over and over.... 

 P.S. They were not the ones doing it.... I was me!!!! MUAHAHAHA!!!! And mostly all of them wanted to punch me in the face!!! MUAHAHAH! And I was actually quiet for 0.5 miles!!!! NEW RECORD!!!!

Afternoon- This afternoon was pretty great! A little hot, but not as bad as other days. 5 miles with striders. Felt pretty focused. 6 miles total with 0.5 mile warm up. I am really to start realizing a lot of things... For one everyone is starting to ignore me in a respectful way, or they just find me EXTREMELY ANNOYING!!!!! But hey its me! I am trying to mellow out... I am for sure going to mellow out tomorrow! But keep the great energy!

Total mileage- 9.5 miles! 

Morning- 3 miles with 4x200's. Felt nice.

Afternoon- Did my first shift of the run-a-thon. Did 4 miles. And then did 8 miler 30 minute tempo! I started out really slow, because the boys left without me! :( But when they flipped I saw them at started to go back with them. And during the tempo Hunter, Josh, Braden, and I. Had a great pace going! After that I was just dead.... And once the run-a-thon got going I ran another 3 my next shift..... So within 24 hours I ran 19 mile!!!!!!!!!!

Total mileage- 19 miles!!!!