Become to Be

Morning- 4 miles just today on this pretty tough hill run. Coach didn't run on it, before and wanted it to be flat, but it ended up having hills. And it made me tougher today. I felt terrible this morning. But this weeks longer runs are catching up on me... Last day at camp... :(

Afternoon- 3 miles in the blazing heat, and I wanted to die... And I felt terrible, even worse than yesterday.

Night- 7 miles with attempted 2 miles tempo. I was supposed to go 8, but I just over worked my body in the last few days.... I felt abousutely terrible on this run. I ran 3 with David, so he could get his double in for the day. And than up to the dirt mile, and ran 2 loops at attempted tempo pace. I was supposed to go 6:00 minute pace for 3 miles. And I hit the first mile at 6:08, so not too bad. And then the next mile was 6:20ish. And I could tell I was off pace a lot. And I couldn't breath at 1.5 miles into the tempo. And I decided to stop after mile 2... And I almost threw up 4 times. I also couldn't breath, and had no energy at all. Running today just felt like a chore, and was very unmotivated to run at all.... 

Night- After working all day. And shoveling for 8 hours of it in the scorching heat. It was 107 today.... I was in the sun all day. And got off at 6 at night. And went running at 8. I felt soo terrible on my run physically, and mentally. My miles were who knows how slow... I was just glad to be able to move one leg in front of the other. I just over worked myself the last few days this week... And some how I over work my body, which I don't feel like I do, because I am too stubborn. I was dying today overall. And think I over did it...

Morning- 1.5 mile warm up. 6x1 mile repeats. Goal pace around 6:40. Last two faster with Abel, and Coach. First few I ran with Colton. I finally ran with someone on these. But times were 6:39, 6:37, 6:34, 6:32, 5:50, and 5:50. It felt nice to go fast on the last two. Good day. Felt pretty good. Recovered pretty well from last week. And ready to roll.

Afternoon- 3 miles, with weights. All I can say is that everyone was insane today on the run. Weights were good. I pushed myself in weights. The top of my foot hurt a little. But overall good. Plyos were good too. Hurt my foot more... 

Morning- Today was 1/1's. Or 60/60's. I was going for 10, than thought I would go for 12. Today was interesting. I was pretty tired, like not awake during the warm up, but once we got going I woke up a little. And I was supposed to go 293 distance. I was short on a few of them, but it felt like I didn't give my all, but I was exhausted at the end. Mabye I just didn't realize I gave my all. But good work out. I did 15 repeats.

Night- Went running with David. Just some laps at the school. Ran home. Good run talked a lot to David, and he actually talked back! :) A little discomfort in my foot. But still icing.

Morning- Today was a time trial. At our home course. It constited of three laps. 1,200 twice, and one 800 lap. I thought of it as a work out not race, other wise I get nervous.

Race Report- I took out with Colton, Kyler, Paul, and Nick. Reed was in the mix too for the first bit. But I just held in the pack for the first lap, and coming by at 4:16. First lap was good. But people fell off. So now it was just Kyler, Colton, and I. Colton fell off on the second lap. And I started to get a little tired, so I surged with Kyler, and help pushed the pace. Finishing the second lap at 8:39 (4:23 1,200). Pace slowed down a little, but not too much. And than I started to push the pace, because Kyler started to fall off pace, and I had to push the pace, because he wasn't anymore really. I created a gap, but not a very big one. My goal was to win this time trial. Or atleast lead it, and for the most part I did. I really tried pushing the pace the last part, but the legs were tired, and I started my kick over by the hill. Kyler like jumps up the hill. It's insane! But Kyler as a killer kick, and I finished it in strong, and Kyler got me by 0.8. So I barely lost to him. I am glad we pushed each other. And it feels like I care more about my teammates racing well, rather than me. Because I kept on encouraging them. But I still pushed myself pretty good. I was only 8 seconds off my P.R. on this course. And it's not even the start of the season yet. So that's a good sign. And Abel, and Byron were not here either to push the pace. So this was a good leading experience for Kyler, and I. Good race overall. I just gotta work on my death sprint at the end.  

Afternoon- 3 miles with David. It was pretty hot, but a little cooler, because we went at 5:15ish. And it was tough, because I had huge side cramps, and had to stop for a little... 

Morning- 12 miles with 4 miles tempo. The tempo was at a good pace, nothing crazy, but required a little push, and focus at the end. I add to make up some mileage, before practice. So I ran 2 miles before, or while high knees' (etc.). But I was feeling eh. And once we got going on the run I felt pretty good. I started to think positve, and felt amazing! And we started the tempo as soon as we hit the trail. And I was the only one with 4 miles tempo. So I had to go another 0.5 than some of the other boys. First mile 6:12 getting into it. Good pace, I was able to talk a little, everyone else was breathing a little hard. Next mile 6:11. Most of the boys fell off, and then we flipped it out 5 miles, and came back. Third mile was 6:09, and the last mile was 6:07. Good tempo. I lead the whole thing pretty much, but Kyler kept pushing the pace a little. We started creeping into the 5:5x's. And I told him to calm down. And so it was good. And I had 0.5 mile tempo to myself. And I got thinking. If I run more mileage, or one more repeat than someone else. That should make me better over time. But it's really about pushing, and wanting it. I am starting to get my desire back to really become a great runner, once again! Ready for the season now! This run felt really good to get in. :)

Afternoon- 3 miles. And wow! People were sooo annoying today! Just kidding! I was! :) But after the run I mellowed out, and weights were good. I didn't do plyo's, because my foot has been hurting, and plyos hurt it. So I didn't do them. But good afternoon. One more hard work out for the week. I am ready for it! >:D 

Morning- 0.5 mile warm up like usual. Everyone thought to kinda do their own thing on warm up. So I just lead with my GPS watch. :) Did 3 miles on the grass/side walk, because my foot as been hurting, and running barefoot hurts. But it was a slow pace. And then we went over for a hill work out. I had the most, which was 7x1 minute, and 3x30 seconds. It was pretty tough. We ran up a beast hill. And I kinda had to lead the pace for most of it. And really push out the pace hard to make everyone push. But the boys really stepped it up a lot today! It was probally one of the best work outs they have had. But I ran a bout 0.2 for each one of the minutes. And I started feeling it after 5 minutes. And I had to push hard on the 7th one, because I had to run that one alone. And I went pretty fast on the 30's. The first one I went almost all out. And I kept it controlled, but we had some rabbits on the first one. And then the second one I went all out. And on the third/last one. I went really all out. And when I was done with this work out. My legs were on fire, and so was my brain, lungs, and body. I had really gone all out, and did my best on these. Good work out for me. And I pushed hard. The hill was a little over 0.5 miles. So that's where the extra mileage came in.

Afternoon- OH MY! My legs hurt, and so does my mind, and body.... I had no energy on this run. I was dead tired, and barely could even run... I need to eat more, and drink more water. That's my problem. 

Morning- 5 miles! The first few miles I felt eh. But David, and I went into the fields, and when we flipped it back. I got pumped up! And started talking, and thinking about the race this next week! All I can say is! I am ready for an A-W-E-S-O-M-E XC season! :D I gotta want, I gotta push it, and I gotta strive it! I want now! I really do! I felt soo good on this run! I am ready to roll! No better way to start a day, than with a run!

Morning- 2 mile warm up. 6x1 mile repeats around the 800 meter loop with grass and some hills. And 3 minute recovery into between each one. So I ran with Kyler for most of them. Goal pace was 6:27. First one was 6:40 way slow. So the next one was 6:14, because I didn't want to be slow. And the third one was 6:32? Not sure on that one. I kinda zoomed out of it for the next two. But the forth one was 6:26, and the 5th David stepped it up a lot, and ran a 6:16 with me. And the last one was 6:11. Good work out, but a little unmotivated to keep going. But I made it through, and just told myself to do it. And I did. 2 mile cool down. Legs were pretty tight after the work out.

Afternoon- 3 miles easy with the team, after talking to coach for a while/doing school stuff. I felt ready to run! And it went well. I am getting back my bounce in running, because I saw Trevor running, and it was good to see his form. Such great form! But had weights too. Those were good. Got a good core lift in. Didn't do plyo's, due to my foot again... But I will ice it for sure. First race tomorrow! :) 

Morning- 5 miles with striders. Good run.

Afternoon- Didn't really think about the race. But I was ready to go. And give a good push. I warmed up 2 miles. And felt pretty nervous about this race, but I finally was ready to roll.

Race Report- Gun goes off. I took out way too slow. Thinking everyone wouldn't go out crazy... And they did! But I just told myself to relax the first mile. And I relaxed too much. Coming across the first mile 5:37... Pretty slow first mile for me. But then I had too make up sooo much ground on mile 2, and 3 to catch up to the chase pack. But I did really well on mile 2, and 3. And made up a lot of ground, but not enough. I was kinda doubting around the last lap, because the real pain came. I told myself to go. I did for about 100 meters. Than just died off slowly. I was within a couple seconds of the others guys 6-9 places with 600 meters to go. And I could have gone, but I didn't. I woulda, I coulda, I shoulda. Not of that crap now. But I felt pretty good about my placing, and time for the race! Just gotta make that first mile a little faster! Other than that great race! I am ready to get going, and got my drive back! 

Afternoon- Good afternoon, first day of school! WOO-HOO! Feels good to be back! Well... 4 miles with striders. Kind of a recovery day. Good day.

Morning- First morning run of the season!!! Like school run! But felt good to get in.

Afternoon- 8.5 miles I think. But Sunrise hills! Work out was 6x1 minutes, and 8x30 seconds! I planned this workout to be the hardest thing on the face of the planet, and turned out not even close to what I was thinking, but still pretty tough. I was within 10 meters of Byron on the minutes, and right behind him on the 30's. And lead some of them too. Good work out. And good confidence booster for the next race for sure! It was hot today! But I stay hydrated really well in school all day! And will do the same tomorrow.  

Morning- Nice and easy 3 miles.

Afternoon- Today was 1/1's. My total distance to get was 294 meters. I got farther than that on a lot of them. But I really struggled today. I wanted to stop at 10... But I told myself to keep going, and I did. Than I wanted to stop at 12. But I kept on going, and kept on pushing, and finally we were done at 15. I felt like I did pretty good physically, but mentally like I didn't push myself at all... But maybe my mind is ahead of my legs. 1 mile cool down. 1 mile warm up. Good work out for sure.

Morning- I didn't race today, but had a tough work out. 12 miles with 4 miles tempo. Byron, and I were the only ones that had to go that far. I felt amazing on the way out there. I had a blast running out there! Looking at the giant meadow, and all the flat stuff! But Byron was listening to is i-phone the WHOLE time, so I had no to talk too... I don't really blame him. But we started our tempo when we turned around. The first half mile or so was fairly down hill, but not much. We both were dying of dehydration. I really tried to speed up, but just stayed the same pace. We had to stop for water at a spring 2.75 miles in the tempo. Then I just kept going after Byron stayed there for a while. But I speed up a lot on this part. Making my average faster. And my average was 6:12 pace/per mile. It was actually pretty eh. But considering no one was pushing the pace. And we both were dying. It was good. And only 3 seconds slower than last time. So not too bad. But have to start reaching this goal atleast of 6:00 minute pace. 

Morning- 3 miles easy. With Plyo's. I tried them to see if my foot would hurt. And it felt fine. Good morning!

Afternoon- 12.5 miles! HOLY COW! 2 miles warm up, 6x1 mile repeats around the 800 loop. Consist's of a little hill, and a lot of grass. I had to thing more blank on this work out, because it's soo long. But 3 minute recovery between each one. First one was 6:08. Everyone just went fast. Rest were 6:28, 6:24, 6;27, 6:20, and 6:10. The middle was pretty consistent. That's what I want. And the last two faster. So that's what I want too. My legs are super sore. And I wanted to die on the cool down, not to mention byron almost throwing up! Yikes! But amazing work out! It was tough, and required me too work hard physically, and mentally. But I worked hard today. 2 miles cool down. Good day. But exhausting...

Morning- Nice and easy 3 miles. I felt a little sluggish this morning. But legs were good. But sore from yesterdays big mileage. 

Afternoon- 10 miles easy. It was a easy pace, but no the weather. It was sooo hot today! It was 103 when we started running, and got to 107! Man that's hot! Not too mention dry hot..... But ran 8 miles out with the boys. And then Byron, and I looped it around the DI loop (2 miles). I felt good to be done. I am having a mini set back tomorrow. So mabye no running... I did feel sluggish on this run as well...

Morning- 3 miles easy. My toe hurt a little, but not much.

Afternoon- 8.5 miles. 2 mile warm up. 1/1's today. One minute hard, and one minute easy. My total distance was 294. So almost 12 cones. I hit 11.5 most of the time. And it was hot today. But I felt amazing today! I just counted the cones on this work out, and it went by soo fast! It was nice! And turns out I didn't end up getting my toe nail cut off, because it was just full of gross liquid. But the swelling has gone down, and it is good. Just need to stretch like crazy tomorrow. And rest of the week! I get to race at SUU!! YA!! I love this race! I am ready to roll! Striders were basically my cool down. Because I got a lot of mileage during the 1/1's.

Morning- Nice and easy 3 miles with the team.

Afternoon- 8 miles total. 4x800 old man hills. Times were 2:52, 2:48, 2:44, and 2:36. It was hot outside, but not too bad today. In fact it was cooler. I was pretty tired on the last one. I had to push pretty hard. But this was a good motivation thing for. My foot meds are giving me some trouble with bathroom problems... So that conflicted my work out a little. But 2 mile warm up, 2 mile cool down.

Morning- 3 miles easy with the team. Ready to race.

Afternoon- 5 miles with 4x200's. The 200's were good turn over, and it wasn't too hot today, but still pretty hot. I felt good today. Ready to race.

Morning- Had to be at the school at 6:30 to get to the meet. It was in Cedar City. I had a good breakfast, and hydrated pretty well. I also fell asleep on the ride up there (about 45 minute drive). I was tired, but after that short nap I felt ready to roll! I warmed up at least 2 miles. And then I was ready to go, and it started to rain a little. And then it start to thunder a little. And they postponed (spell check) the Varsity boys race. I then just told myself to calm down, and wait for my time to come. Then they finally called us to race in 10 minutes after a half hour of waiting.

Race Report- The gun went off, and I took out pretty fast. And I got packed in with this pack about of 40 guys. And 500 meters in. This Dixie kid would not let me pass him. There were 2 guys and him in the middle, but slightly back. So I wanted to take the gap. And he wouldn't let me through. So I gave him the memo I wanted through, and he took off sprinting, and as soon as that gap was there. I got in the passing than, and took off! And I really started moving my way up from here. I was about in 20th place here. And I kept on creeping my way up. And we finished the 1st loop (course contained 3 laps, small, large, medium.) But Kyler and I pushed the pace here. On the down stretch (first mile 5:25). The 2nd lap. I had to push the pace, because Kyler was falling off a little, So we kept on going. And Eric Lambert from Cedar kept on passing me. And I wouldn't let him pass me. So we probally passed each other 4-7 times just on the 2nd lap. And finishing the 2nd lap. I really started to feel good. Like I started passing more people. And on the 3rd lap, on the little up hill part this is were I thought I was going to hit the worse wall ever of time. But it wasn't anywhere as bad as I thought. So I kept on going. With 400 meters to go. I was in 12th place, and Kyler, Richfield kid, Nephi, and Josh T. were infront of me. And I wanted to pass them sooo bad. But they were just going too fast. And I just tried holding a good pace into the finish. And Dallin R from DH comes on me fast, and flys by. I tried really hard to catch him, but he ended up beating me, and that made me mad. But I told him Good job like 5 seconds after we crossed the finish line, and he called me a "loser!" What a jerk!! But overall Great race! Time was the same as last year at region (which was at the end of the season) so that's a very good sign. There was great runners there today in my race. And glad to have them there. So I get prepared for future races, and meets! Learning from the positive of this race! I am happy with it. And I am proud! :)

Morning- Good news! My blister didn't hurt, or did my achillies, but.... My legs are awfully tight, and tired. But easy 3 miles this morning.

Afternoon- 2 mile warm, with 6 minute Vv02 Max test today. 2 mile cool down. It was actually 2.5 mile warm up, but anyways. I was soo excited for practice today in school for some reason, (maybe because of the race). But I was pretty pumped for the work out, and ready to kill it. I then hit a wall 4th period. And felt soo tired, and sluggish... But warmed up. And I started to feel a little better, and we got started. I took out pretty fast with Byron, Abel, Trevor, and Kyler, but quickly that gap grew and stayed the same for the whole time. But we ran around the 800 meter loop (small hill, and lots of grass). So slower times, but! I still pushed it. And first lap was 2:31, and mile mark 5:17 (2:46), I really slowed down on that second lap... I just coasted off Colton for that lap, bad mistake... I always do that like A LOT. But I didn't do it much at the race last saturday. So I am teaching myself not too coast anymore, push more! :) Got 2 laps, and 210 meters, which is 1,810 meters I think. But I was tired, after the work out. Just running 6 minutes. I don't know how I ran soo beast at the race! But I have work to do. I have to get down that attitude of "keep working hard, and getting faster, better, stronger." My lungs were burning, and my head felt like a ballon, just waiting to blow up... But 2 mile cool down. Had weights today too. I had a good lift today. And was excited to lift. Had a meeting in Coach's room. That was pretty good, and gave me some ideas to use this season. And I stretched the whole time. So I feel way less tight now.

Morning- Nice and easy 3 miles. Felt good.

Afternoon- 5 miles with striders. I was late, because I had to take the CPT test. And so did Byron. We ran Dogpound loop (4 miles) with 2.75ish tempo. Byron thought it was around 6:00 minute pace, but we found out, after we did it. It actually was race pace. So we averaged 5:50 Byron said for 2.75ish miles. And the last 0.5 was pretty much uphill and got pushing towards 5:40 pace. So that was good. I had this weird burning feeling in my lungs, and couldn't breath... But I still feel it now. But striders were good, and did another mile on the grass barefoot to get mileage. Good day.

Morning- Nice and easy 3 all by myself, because I slept in. Felt good, and great to think alone.

Afternoon- Waited till 5 to race. And I ate a little too much, before the race, and my Meds are giving me some discomfort with the bathroom....

Race- I took out pretty dang slow. But I worked my way up more on the first lap. And I pushed it more on the second lap, but didn't gain much on the front guys. And with 780 meters to go I came across at a 8:35. So I think about the same as last time. Or slower, not quite sure... But I did 1 second slower than last time. I just wasn't really mentally in it today. But I will be for Grass relays for sure! 2 mile warm up, and 2 mile cool down. I then had more bathroom problems on the cool down... And almost died. But I am going to take out the positives from this! I did pretty good on last 2/3's of the race, but the first 1/3 was a little slower. I just have to learn to take out faster. That's my only problem for now!
 

Morning- Nice and easy 3 miles.

Afternoon- 5 miles easy. Good week of recovery.

Morning- 3 miles easy with 4x200's jumping over the hay bells. It felt good to go fast on those.

Afternoon- After a really long ride up to SLC, we ran at the state course for our afternoon run. Brings back memories from racing, and watching it! Can't wait to race at state! 3 miles easy. Also saw a ton of runners.

Morning- Woke up feeling pretty good, after having some trouble with breakfast, I finally got some at the hotel. And then we headed out towards the meet. And once we got there. We watched some of the girls races, and they had good races. Finally it was my time to race. And I ran the course once so I got a mile in there. 2 mile warm up.

Race Report- I was out third leg. I was sweating pretty bad, before I was started racing. I stood in line waiting for Nick. And he came in, and I started out pretty fast to get some speed going. I really don't know my splits, but the first lap was pretty good, but my second lap was no buneo. I died off pretty bad. And I really don't know what happened I just kinda coasted. And I just finished it in, nothing insane, or strong. Just finished it in. My time was way off of what I wanted. But our team took 11th right behind Alta, and I was 4th on the team.