Become to Be

Morning- Had a work out 4x1000's with 2x300's all out. Goal time was 3:11. I hit 3:15, 3:17, 3:18, and 3:16.... Times were way off... I felt like I was going to die.... 300's were 44, and 46. They were alright... But yeah...

Afternoon- 3 miles E-A-S-Y! Like I went pretty slow.... I felt terrible... 

Morning- Nice and easy 3 miles. Felt good! Had plyos! Yipee!!

Afternoon- Work out. 1.5 mile warm up, work-out was 10x200's 2-3 seconds faster than race pace. I was hitting alright times, but better than yesterday! Only had 1 minute recovery! That gets tough after a few! But times were 31, 32, 31, 32, 31, 31, 31, 30, 31, 30. Goal time was 30-31.5. Pretty good times! But good work out! Just the kind I needed to get ready!

Morning- Nice and easy 3 miles. Byron didn't wake up.... So I had to run with Dave late, and we made up some ground, and extended a little to make up mileage. Good run!

Afternoon- Nice and easy 4 miles with striders! Went with Hunter, and Casey! Man those guys are for sure related! I was SOO mad when we started running, but then they mellowed me out just talking! Thanks boys! But we went out towards Starbucks to the 4 mile turn around. It was good! Striders felt good! Ready to race! I am just going to go from the start, and not worry, because I do that A LOT! Like burning out, but not this time! Take the front pack (Kayden, Casey, Paul, and Tommy)! I am going for it baby!! I want state, but if I get less I will still be happy!!!! It's all about being positive from now on!!! WOOT WOOT!! :) 

Morning- Nice and easy 3. Ready to roll!

Afternoon- Drove over and I even ate before I raced this time, because I knew I wouldn't have to race soon. But we arrived, I didn't even think about my race. Because last time I thought too much. So I went the opposite this time! I warmed up 2 miles with the boys. And was ready to roll! :)

Race Report-

The gun fired. I started out in 1st/2nd, and was in the lead for about 250 meters! I was like why am I in the lead (there were super fast guys there running 4:35-40's, which I should be around). And I realized that we were just going super slow! The front pack came around the first lap at 1:12... But then starting the 2nd lap I started to pick it up, and I started to move up a little. Just starting to feel ready to move up. Came around 2:21-24. (1:10-:13). Again a little slower than what it should be... But then starting the 3rd lap I started feeling the pain come, and was starting to have to test my confidence. Which went pretty well this time! But I came around at a 3:39 (1:16-1:17).... Too slow again.... Then I told myself to go, and started to speed up a little, but just wasn't going too fast... Pain was getting worse. I get this really weird mental image, while in pain... Like my inner body is burning alive about ready to be devoured by fire! Pretty scary... I don't know why I have that in my mind.... But I like to show it up (the so called fire)! But came around the 200 meter wanting to start sprinting. I started to speed up, but nothing special... And I saw Casey, and a Cedar kid the last 125 meters. I wanted to pass them, because I told myself every point counts! So I actually started sprinting, and passed them both! :) At finished a 4:49.02. Almost 48's! But I should honestly be in the 4:30's! Learn from it! It was a 0.5 second P.R. so I really can't complain, but still.... I need to step it a bit, or so called, "Raise The Bar!" 2 mile cool down. Good race.

Morning- Nice and easy 3 miles. I was soo tired, but from now on I have a burning desire too really sacrfice stuff (including sleep), too become a better runner! Only 5 boys showed up.... Not a good turn out....

Afternoon- Coach decided to change the run a little. Because we have been working really hard these past couple of weeks. And so we went on a 8 miler easy (or so to say, without the giant hills!). But before we left, Both of our Coaches gave us some words of advice, and coaching! And it was more than coaching, it was pure inspiration about running, and getting better! It gave me the chills! It's just what I needed! I think our whole team needed it. I totally forgot about what a TEAM was, or meant too mean... Before I thought it was just other people... But for reals! People rely on me, and I rely on them! It's a two way trend! This talk really hit home for sure! But we went running on some run that I have never done! It's called,"Albino". Something like that (like the name for really white people). But the name has a story behind it! But there was a pretty beast hill, but I conquered the hill! Just another victory that I need! Good run! Had weights too! Those were good! We did a new work out excercise! It hurt! That's all I can say, and that Krenshaw is a beast at it! 

Morning- Went with David, I was late.... I woke up super late when the boys were meeting at 8. But we drove out in the direction where we thought the boys were at, and we ran for 2 miles than started the tempo. I just drove in the car to see mileage. I went 3.35ish. But I averaged about 5:58.21 according to the expression calculator. So it was alright. My pace should be about 10 seconds faster. But again I am not good at tempos... Goal for next week hit the right time!