Become to Be

Morning- Nice and easy 3. Felt great!

Afternoon- 5 miles with 4x200's. Felt great! The 5 miler, which had a mile tempoish thing. We just picked up the pace for about a mile. And then the 200's were all pretty quick! Times were 32,34,32,30! So pretty good! Ready for AF!!!! 

Afternoon- 4 miles with some fartleks. 3 of them. Felt great! Besides my dying agony pain that was in my arm from ARCHIE!!!! GRRRR! But I was more focused on this run, because Mike was mad, and I was too. Cause he was! And so I just sucked it up... :)

Morning- I woke up that morning just feeling great! And the night before I was just thinking about racing, and thinking about track racing. Like my mind set. And just going. Just start. Don't think about the race. Just see what happens! 

Race Report-

Woke up. And all the boys were like why are you sooo happy?!?!? Cause I felt great! Thats why! And did 4 mile warm up, which I liked a lot! Got used to the course, and actually did some racing tips throughout warm up. Focused really well! So we start on the line, and we had really no box. So we go on the very side. Where NO one is at besides our team... And I told myself to start right behind Casey. And for once............................ Casey messed me up......... The gun fires, and Casey trips!!! And I started sprinting right behind him. So he clipped me, and I tripped, and rolled like 5 times.... Did like 5 360's.............. It was the worst start I have ever had.......... But so it kinda gave me an aderline. And I get right back up, and just start sprinting to catch up.... Cause I was almost in last place.... And I was thinking about making a false start, but the only guys by me were Casey, and Paul... So if I was going to trip anyone. It would have been them, and Casey already did... But anyways. I am in like the last, last pack... And I got boxed in, till about 800 meters in the race. So I start picking up the pace. And the first mile was 5:43.... Super slow..... So I told myself to make up some ground. So I pick it up even more, and more. And just keep speeding up. And just kept gaining more ground, which I had a lot to make up. And I only got passed once this entire race! Which was pretty cool! Going around this really sharp turn. This kid like 2 feet in front of me. Trips and falls. I could have spiked him in the FACE! I should have! But instead I hurdled him... Lucky kid!!! >:D But after that I went even faster. And this AF kid I was going right behind. Coach just said,"Go for 10 seconds hard!" So I go for 10 seconds counting... And my breathing starts matching my breathing, which was pretty cool. But I just counted slowly. And by the time I know it. I passed like 5 kids! And I told myself 1 more time again! So I go! Finishing the 2nd lap. Last and final lap I see Paul like 600 meters ahead... And I was like I wanna beat Paul this race! So I just start thinking like this kid, just going all out! And I start! And the entire time, I kept going, trying to catch up!!! By this point I was digging pretty deep, but still controlled. And about 600 meters left, I told myself. I gotta go now!!!! GO!!!! Just SCREAMING, and YELLING mentally!!!!! And it worked!!! GOGOGOGOGOGOOGO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And I go after Paul! I go on the track and pass him, and with 100 meters left I was like I am #5 guy! Too many points! So I pass Paul, and some other kids. And Paul drafts right behind me! And with 25 meters left Paul starts to go off the track, because the finish was all messed up.... And I started slowing down a lot.... Which I should not have.... But then he passed me at the end.... And got me by like 0.25................ Like super close... I didn't have a normal sprint at the end, but great race!!!!!!! I was happy with my time, and placing! Cause Paul, and I were like 8 seconds behind Colton! And considering I ran my first mile in 5:43............. And tripping at the start, getting boxed in the first half mile, and hurdling some kid. I guess I did great! And caught up to Paul! If I would have not tripped.... I could have been right behind Colton! So great race! Next time I trip!!!!!!!!!!! I am going to HIT SOMEONE in the face, if they do not call a "False Start!!!" During the race, just lay him out!!! (Not you Casey!) :) But someone else!!!!!! 

Morning- Nice, and good 3. Had to go a little faster, because ride was late....

Afternoon- 10 miles with 0.5 mile warm up. 10 miles for distance today! Felt great! Had a little speed up thing through the middle, or felt like it. And I have not done a 10 miler since summer.... So yeah... It's been a while! But great experience! I felt like crap most of the run, because I had stomach problems... Had to use the bathroom, but I just told myself to hold it till the end of the run.... Not a good idea.... But last 0.5 mile was a sprint out thing, and we continued to speed up. And just seeing rest of the boys speed up makes me speed up! And I started getting this feeling about sprinting at the end of a hard work-out, or race. And just listening to my foot steps! It's weird, but if I think I can go faster, than I can! Great run! 

Morning- 3 miles. Felt great!

Afternoon- One of the most craziest work outs ever! Felt like a race! Pushing really hard, and going out hard everyone! Just kept digging each one! But the set was (1200,1000,800,600) x 3 times! So pretty crazy! Never have done a work out like this, before!!! 3 minute recovery on each one! First set I just told myself to stay strong. And the 2nd set started to get harder... And by the 3rd set... I thought I was going to die... But I came back! On the last 1000. People started to die out, and lasts when I started to dig more, and start pulling the pack myself! So the 800 was strong. And the last 600 everyone was sprinting it out! It was insane! But great work out! All of my times like the same distance (1200,1000,800,600). Were pretty much all the same. Like within 5 seconds of each other. And on the last set. My 1000, and 800, and 600 (meters). Were all faster than the first two! Which is pretty cool! Great running experience! Because this was more of a mental strength thing too most of us. And I know I am in shape, but I just think, and believe in myself. Like my brain is doing push ups! It's great!

Morning- 3 miles! Felt really tight! But shoot out the legs!

Afternoon- A nice and easy 5 miles! It was great! Usual 0.5 mile warm up! Nothing to serious! 

Morning- 3 miles. Felt really focused on the time trial!

Afternoon- Great warm up. And the time trial was just great! I felt great about my time, and place. Even though I could have done better. But it was still super great! I was happy the entire time! And then we did a 4 mile cool down to get mileage. And with 4x200's at the end. Times for the 200's were 32,32,32, and 31. Soooo all really good. Just need to get a little faster with those. Like get all 31's! That would be great!

Race Report-

So we all line up. And guess what happened again!?!? I tripped again....... This is like a tradition now for me, or something.... This has happened 2 times now, before a race. Like we start out. And I trip..... But I got straight up, and started to sprint a little to get to the lead pack, and I did! Guys packed it in the first 600 meters. And some died off, and some didn't. But the first split for the 1200 was 4:11. And I was aiming for 4:10. So pretty good! But then my pace started to die a little, but I kept telling myself to speed up every time. I even thought about slowing down, or going slower time wise... So I kept digging! And by the second lap. I was starting to get a little tired, but still had a lot left. And I really started to do my kick. And Abel stuck right on me the entire time! Which is good for both of us! And I think I am getting a lot more confidence, because I usually worry about burning out. But not this time. I just tell myself to go with it from the start, and see what happens! And so I continue to speed up, and going up the hill. I really tried to work on my form (Form gets really bad). But then going around the PV rock. I continue, and Abel really starts sprinting hard. And I try and match his pace, and I do, but he goes harder. And I do. But with like 50 meters left. It was weird. Cause it was like I was drafting off of him... And I wanted to pass him, but it's like I was in like his air current??? Super weird I know, but you know that is how I am!!! But great race! Great experience! I am really starting to love these hard days! Almost everyday, because I feel so accomplished!!!!  

Morning- Nice and easy 3. Felt kinda warm.

Afternoon- 5 miles with striders. I have been feeling really accomplished this past week! I have had 3 great days of hard work of running, and other mental strengths that I have learned! It's super great! Because I thought I was good at the start of the season, and now I am running times a lot faster, and continue to get faster! But great run!

Morning- Went out about 10:30ish. And I just started out nice, and easy. Just gradually made my pace faster. And I really didn't think on this run. But I went up to the dirt mile ran 2 of those. And then did a big loop of 8 miles. And on the last 2ish miles. I started to pick up the pace. And what was weird. Was I got that puking feeling.... Why would I get that feeling when I am not going crazy killer pace? But oh well..... Life moves on! Great run! I felt like a was pushing, and digging. Working on my form! I just was thinking if people saw me! I don't know why! Cause last year I used to never do saturday runs, until I saw Tyson doing it one time! That's all it took! I was like if he is running then I should be! Cause I wanna improve! But if your wanting to improve. Your going to have to push through the pain, and put in the work. But while doing the work. You have to be commited, determinded, and believe in yourself! That's all it takes! Is just that next step! And I have had a great week of running! I was pushing my self all week on the days I was supposed! I got thinking on this run. And I realized that I go out of my comfort zone about 4-7 times a week! Like running wise! That's pretty cool! And now that I realized that! It's time to unleash the BEAST MODE!!!!!!!

Morning- 3 miles. Nice and easy. Felt focused and conifedent for Regionals. And it was a bit chilly!

Afternoon- Weather was great! Had a nice, and strong work out that had 5x1000's. They weren't really that bad... But I was just mad at myself, because I thought we had 8.... So I was going 8x1000's mode. And considering my stomach was all jacked up, and twisted..... That didn't help anything... I don't know, if it was something I ate.... But I felt like crap..... And on the cool down I felt like I didn't even run that hard..... Only part that really hurt like bad was just my stupid stomach.... I need to watch what I eat.... But good learning experience. I was really surprised with the times I got, cause my FLIPPING GUTS were slapping me in the stomach..... Times were 3:14, 3:06, 3:06, 3:10, and 3:08..... But I hope I feel better tomorrow....

Morning- 3 nice and easy. Felt a little more warm this morning! But focused on form, and racing!

Afternoon- 5 miles with striders. Felt amazing! Just ready to race! I just need to focus, and get mentally ready for it! Felt great amazing today! A lot better than yesterday! :)

Morning- Nice and easy 3.

Afternoon- 5 miles with 4x200's. 

Morning- Nice and easy 3.

Afternoon- Ran in flagstaff. Felt great! Temps were amazing! Nice and easy 3. 

Morning- 4 miles. Felt focused. And confident for the race!

Afternoon- Ran on the course. An easy 3 with some striders. Felt great! 

Race Report- Got a nice warm up in. Too be honest. I was a little nervous. But I now know how to race! I just focus, and get mentally prepared! That's it! So we get on the line. Colton, and Paul are in front. And Abel, and I are in the back. So the gun fires, and we take off. I told myself to go with Paul. So I did. I had a great start for once in 2 races!!! But great start! I just hanged on Paul for the start. And he started working his way up so I started too. And the first mile came quicker than I thought!!! :) First mile was 5:02 (Almost my mile P.R. LAST YEAR!!! HAHA).... And I keep going. And just told myself to hold that pace as long as I can, and continue it through out the next mile. And about 1.45 miles in. There was a dike (hill), and I started to go a little faster on this, because my pace had fallen just a little off, but I was getting back too it! And this was the coolest part of the race! Paul pulled ahead a little, but Abel, Colton, and I were all within like 1-2 seconds of each other!!!! Super cool!!!! And it was like a square, or box! It was kinda like the Dixie race. The entire race was a pack of 4 guys!!! But we continue, and hit mile 2! Mile 2 time was 10:33 (another 2 mile P.R.)!!! :) But with 1 mile to go! I really started to dig right here! And I honestly felt fine, like amazing actually. It was weird, cause I have never ran this fast the first 2 miles of a race, but I felt great! So yeah!!! Good thing! And I just kept going! And with about 800 meters I just stop digging pretty much.... I was still going, but not enough to pass anyone, or get passed by anyone.... It was weird.... For a half a mile. No one passed me, or I passed anyone.... But I thought I was going to die.... It was crazy! It was amazing!!! But coming down home stretch. I see Abel, and a pack of 5-7 guys. And I wanted to catch them, but they all took off. And this kid that was about 5'6'. And with red, thick, and long hair! I was like I have seen this kid all the race! So I start sprinting it in, and with like 25 meters left. I started really catching him, and by the time I sprinted all the way in. I got him by 0.1 seconds!!!!! I was laughing so hard about it after the race!!!! Pulling that trick really works sometimes!!!! But I learned to sprint it in all the way. But great race! I have to say. This was one of my best races ever! And I loved it! Can't wait till FOOT-LOCKER!!!! 

Morning- Nice and easy 3. 

Afternoon- 8 miles. On the trail towards, and on mount shinkob. It was fun. Tough run, but fun! 

Morning- Nice and easy 3.

Afternoon- 1000's!!! 2 mile warm up and 2 mile cool down. Tyson came down so that was pretty cool to run with him for a while! :) But anyways.... Had 5x1000's. They were strong, but not all out. First few were good. 3:01, 3:02, 2:59, 3:05, and 2:57! :) Good times. A lot better than the last time I did them.... Great run! 

Morning- Ran 3 miles with David at 5:30. He had to go to leave town. 

Afternoon- 5 miles with striders. I was going to go with the boys, but I slept through my alarm, and I happened to wake up at 9:44..... But I just told myself to run later. And so I did! Listened to some nice music for the first 4 mile. And then did striders. Then ran home. Felt great! 

Morning- 5 miles. Played some football. And it included of a few hundred yard sprints! Cause they would just give the ball to me, and I would just take off, and score a touch down! :)
Afternoon- Ran around 8. And it felt amazing outside. Did a little shake out run. Nice and easy 3. But I think I am getting really sick... (Not to get into too much details, but I feel like I wanna die when I cough....)

No runs today, because of sickness................................. I will take naps, drink fluids, and pretty much rest it up.

Goals: Get fully better, before Saturday night! 

Afternoon- Went out about 12ish. And ran out towards grape-vine. Was a different kind of run. Because not doing anything physical one day, then the next running hard.... The first mile or so my knees went into like LOCK-MODE.... I hated it.... I was crazy hurting.... But after a while. My legs relaxed, and just shaked out. So I didn't feel my best, but it was a lot better than yesterday. I through in the tempo in the middle of the run. Went about 6:00 pace.... Slow..... But I didn't want the sickness to come back... But I am looking towards Foot-Locker! Just need to tear it up!

Morning- Nice and easy 3.

Afternoon- Warmed up feeling confident, and just ready to roll.

Race-

So we were the last heat. And I was excited, because I told myself to go sub 5 no matter what! And I just kept thinking positive! So we take out and first lap was a 1:08. That could use a little work just about by 2-4 seconds. And the second I had no idea.... But third lap was 3:38! And I was like wow! I really went sub 5! But I want better than that! So I went pretty hard on this lap with Kyler, and I have learned from this and a lot of other races, and work outs. That if someone passes me just to surge with them, and then break off of them, and take the lead!!! Fourth lap I was 4:49! NEW P.R.!!!! And I have never felt that great on the 3rd lap, and last lap! Which is great! I know know what I can do! And it just gives me confidence!!!! It really motivates me!!!! Now is the time to work harder than ever!!!! 

Morning- Nice and easy 3 like usual. 

Afternoon- Nice and easy 4 miles with striders. I was VERY angry the first few miles, but I mellowed out a little and had some laughing times.... But seriously.............. I am still mad! >:(  

Morning- Nice and easy 3. Felt great!

Afternoon- 4 miles with 4x200's! 200's were all 31's!!!! Felt great! Had ice cream run only once a year!!! So it's nice! It's like a holiday for me! And I am no longer ANGRY!!!!!!!! I learn to let things go! And now I am joyfully singing, "We are the champions!" Ready for FOOT-LOCKER!!!!!

Morning- 3 miles. Felt great and ready for Foot Locker!

Afternoon- Ran 3 miles. Nice and easy in Cali. 

Morning- Ran the course. Felt good about it. Did some striders. Really focused on stride, and turn over. To be ready for the race tomorrow!