Breanna's Running Blog

Today I did a test run to sort of give me an idea of how much fitness i've lost. Turns out i've lost ALOT!! I guess that's what happens when your put on bed rest for a couple of months...any way I went to the gym to run 1 mile. At least I finished, I was counting down the minutes. It took me 9:55, the competitive nature in me made me push the last tenth so I could break 10 minutes, haha. When I finished I took my heart rate and it was 192. I know that is alot higher than it should be especially since my "max" heart rate is suposidly 204. So just wondering, is my heart rate that high because I'm still recovering from mono or because I'm really out of shape? After the run I intended on doing a little bit of core work but was too sick and tired from running to do any. I really need to do something though because I've lost alot of muscle. I would like to try to do 1 mile each day till I can do that comfortably and then try 2 or 3 and see how that goes. Do you think it is too soon to start running again? It's been 6 weeks since I was diagnose with mono and 1 1/2 weeks since I had my tonsils out. If it's not to soon to start running again should I run slower to keep my heart rate lower? Just wondering, any thoughts are appreciated. Thanks

I ran on the treadmill again today. Today was a much better experience then yesterday. I stretched about 10 minutes beforehand just like yesterday and then started running. I put the treadmill on 1.5 incline and started slower then yesterday and then increased the speed every minute. It took me 10:33 to finish the mile but it felt very easy and went by quickly. My heart rate at the end was 161 so much better than 192 yesterday. After the run I stretched for about 10 more minutes and then did 25 crunches and 5 push-ups ( I have REALLY weak arms but I have to start somewhere I guess). Now I'm just wondering what I should do from here. I'm going to do at least one more day of only a mile and hopefully a bit faster than today but I'm not sure if I should keep doing the mile till I'm able to do it at 8:00 comfortably or if I should add a mile and stay at a slower pace.

Today I did a little bit of a warm up in the school and then a little bit more outside. Then I went back inside and did strides. I did 2x8 strides. They felt good. I like being able to run and get my heart rate back up, that's the hardest part of not running. We also did a few weights. My legs are very sore but that is just because I am out of shape. It's all good soreness no aches or pains that are worrisome so that is encouraging. Tomorrow I'll do some pool running and hopefully I can be back in shape in no time. I just have to remember to be patient so I don't hurt myself.

Today I took it easy and pool ran for 20 minutes and then did a little bit of core work with weights.

Today I went for a run from my house. This is the furthest I've went at once since I've started doing things again. It was only 1.6 miles and it took me 16:57. I ran from my house to the golf course and then did a short loop at the golf course and headed back. The golf course was still covered in snow so most of the run was done through the snow which probably slowed me down a bit but that's ok because it's just good that I'm out doing anything. I'll do a little bit of core work later today.

Strides in the hall and some upper body stuff with weights

Today I did a lap around the school for a warm-up which is about half a mile and then I did some strides in the hall at the school I did 8 of them. 4 of them I gradually increased the speed. Then for a cooldown I did another lap around the school. Then I went in the weight room and did a little bit of upper body stuff. I'm getting less and less tired every time I workout so maybe I can start doing a little bit more.

Today I ran just over 2 miles in phoenix. The weather was so nice and a great break from salt lake. I ran at about 9:10 pace and it felt good. This is the longest run I have done so far, and I feel like I'm starting to be able to handle more.

Today I just went for a 15 minute run. It was probably a bit more than a mile and a half. It felt good. Afterwards I did some stuff in the weight room to work on core strength.

Today we ran up to the track. We did 2 sections starting down in the parking lot and running up to the track. We were supposed to push a few different sections each time. Both times took me about 2 minutes. Then we went back down to the school and did some stuff in the weight room. The running felt good but I'm still so out of shape that its just hard cardiovascularly and not too bad on my legs. Hopefully my heart will catch up with my legs soon.

one and half miles in the halls becuase of the weather

Today we did some warm-up in the halls then we did drills then we went for a 20 minute run

Today we had a track meet, and I hadn't planned on running but when I woke up in the morning I really wanted to so I did. I ran the two mile. I didn't do much of a warm-up since I don't have much of a base under me. Then we ran the race. I just tried to stay consistent because I wasn't sure how my body would handle the race and if I'd even be able to finish. The first 3 laps felt fine and then the rest hurt. I didn't really race it I guess I more just ran it. Next time I'll have to race now that I know I can do it. My time was 13:13 which is good and bad. Good considering how bad of shape I'm in but bad because I've ran that exact time to the second in the two mile at least 5 times before. Next meet I run in I'll hopefully do the 1600 or the 800 but it will just depend on how my training goes.

Today I ran 3 miles by my school. I ran south on 1300 e till 1700 s. Then dropped down 1700 s. to 1100 e. Then back to my school. It felt good. It took me about 26 minutes so under 9 minute pace and it didn't feel too hard so hopefully my fitness is coming back. I'm a little sore but that will go away. Other than that I'm pain free. It's so nice to be able to run without pain it's been almost a year since I've been able to do that.

Ran down to Liberty park from the school and did a little bit more than a lap and ran back. For the first half of the park the group I was in was doing fireman. Then I switched to another group of kids that are just starting to run so we walked several parts.

Today we did some stuff in the weight room and then we went for a twenty minute run. we ran from the school north on 1300 e. to South Temple and back. It was about 2 miles and took just under 20 minutes. It felt good but I'm a little bit sore from lifting and the tumbling classes I've been doing.

Ran one mile by the school with Kelsie

Did a loop around the block by the school.

AM- We did 10 minutes of fartlek around the gym

PM- We ran to 2100 s. from the school along 1300 e. and back.

Ran by the hotel in florida

My parents ran the masters national championships here in Melbourne so I did the 5k. It wasn't very fast but it was good considering my fitness level. I was 3rd overall.

I went for a run around the hotel. This was the longest run I've done without stopping since I started back. It was tough and I really wanted to stop but I just made myself keep pushing because that's the only way I'm going to get back. It took me about 37 minutes so it was slow but I think that's about as fast as I can go right now.

Ran 4 miles by my house. I ran down to holladay boulevard and then up millrock road to wasatch and then back to my house from wasatch. I felt good I ran 9:04 pace. It didn't feel too hard and at the end I felt like I could have gone further.

I ran 4 miles from my house. I went 2 miles out and back. I ran about 9 minute pace so basically the same as yesterday. It didn't feel as good as yesterday but it was colder outside so I wasn't as motivated to do the run which probably made it harder for me mentally.

Started by doing 2 laps around the school then we did a loop from the school running south on 1300 e. to 1700 s. Then down 1700 s. to 900 e. Then north on 900 e. to 900 s. and back to the school. the run felt good and I was able to push the pace. I feel like I'm starting to get my fitness back but it still isn't to where I would like it to be.

Today we started by doing a lap around the school then we did some things in the weight room then we ran up to the track and did a mile of speed changes and then back to the school. My legs felt sluggish on the speed changes and I couldn't really open up but other than that I felt really good.

Today I went for a run from the school with alice. It was 4.5 miles. I think we ran about 9 minute pace but im not sure because we didn't have a watch. We ran out to 2100 s. then down to 900 e. and then back to 900 s. and back up to the school. This is the furthest run I've done since I started back again.

Today I ran from the Capital to Sugar House park. It was a really fun run. I felt good at the end and wanted to keep going but decided to stop while I was feeling good instead of running till I felt like dying and then stopping. My shin hurt a little bit on the down hills at the start of the run but by the end it wasnt bugging me anymore. That could be because it warmed up or the ibuprofen kicked in. This is the furthest run I've done since I started to run again. I'd like to get 30 to 35 miles this week, so hopefully I'll be able to do that.

This morning I went on a run just as it started to snow. I did the porcupine loop. It wasn't very fast but it was good to just be out running. It was 5.25 and took me about 47 minutes.

Went for a short run and then did a few hills.

Today we did a 2.5 mile warm up a mile of which was speed changes. Then we did 4x200. I did all of mine in 38. We jogged a 200 in between. Then we did 2x400. I ran a 1:24 then a 1:22. We had a 200 recovery in between. Then we did a relay and where we did 4 more 200's but I dont know what my times were for those. Then we did a mile cooldown. I was happy with the workout it felt good and i was glad I pushed myself through the whole thing.

We went for a run to Sugar House park did a lap around and then ran back to the track. I'm really sore but the run felt good. My shin didn't hurt until the last 2 miles or so. I went to the chiropractor yesterday and got accupuncture which i think probably helped. Hopefully they will continue to get better.

We jogged 2 laps and then did some stretching, then we did our regular warm-up of a mile slow and a mile of speed changes and then one lap easy. Then we did a relay with 3 people, each person doing a 200. The recovery between each 200 was just over a minute. We did 4 200's total my times were 40, 40, 39, 38. After the workout we jogged one lap slow.

Went for a run that started at Sugar House park and ended at Liberty park. It was 8 miles and felt really good. Afterward I pool ran for 30 minutes.

I ran an easy 4 miles at Liberty Park in 35 minutes, it felt good but I felt a little bit sluggish at the start.

Regular warm-up of a mile slow and a mile of speed changes. Then 4x300. Then we did 2x600, and 3x200. It ended up being 6 miles all together.

3 miles easy at Sugar House park. I was going to go further but my shin was hurting so I stopped.

One mile slow then a mile of speed changes. Then we did 3x200 jogging a 200 in between. My times were 38, 42, 38. Then we did 2x1200. My times were 4:42, and 4:41. Then we did a tempo 800 in 3:37, and a cooldown. It was a good workout but I'm frustrated because my times are not where they should be and every run kills my shins.

We did 2 laps around the track and then stretched. Then we went for a run to fairmont park. At the park we did 10 strides with a minute in between each. Then we jogged back to the school.

Jogged 2 miles for a warm-up. Then I did farlek. 5x1 minute. Then I jogged a mile cooldown.

3 miles on the treadmill. It was really painfull and I didn't want to do it but I pushed through the pain and finished. I need to start being more postive about my shins healing.

3 miles on the treadmill. My shins didn't hurt quite so bad today. I hope they will get better soon.

I did 3 miles on the treadmill. I did one mile slow for the warm up. Then I did a mile in 6:34 then a mile cooldown. I averaged 8:15 pace for the 3 miles. shins were doing much better today.

3 miles from Sugar House Park

AM- 4 miles, I ran to Old Mill and back

PM- Jogged 3 laps to warm-up. Then I did 2 laps of speed changes and 1 lap slow. Then I did a mile. I was supposed to try and run it in 6:00, but it was really windy outside so it was more of a tempo mile. I ran it in 6:27. Then I did 2x800. I ran the first one in 3:01, and the second one in 3:02. Then I did 5x200. All of them were either 36 or 37 but the last one was 33. Then I jogged a little over a lap for a cooldown.

AM- 4 miles, I ran to Rite Aid and back. 38:29

PM- Did a 2 lap warm-up, then stretched, then we went for a run to legacy bridge and back. When we got back we did a 300.

AM- I ran to subway and back from my house. 4 miles, 38:31

PM- I did 3 laps slow, then 2 laps of speed changes and 1 lap slow. Then I stretched and jogged another lap. Then I did 16x200 with about 90 seconds in between. Here were my splits:

1- 37

2- 37

3- 37

4- 37

5- 36

6- 36

7- 36

8- 36

9- 36

10- 36

11- 36

12- 37

13- 37

14- 37

15- 37

16- 34

After the 200's we waited 5 minutes and then we did a 400. I did it in 1:20. Then we jogged a little bit for the cooldown.

AM- I ran from my house out on Holladay Blvd.and did a loop up Mill Rock Rd. Then back to my house. It was 4 miles. It took me 38:30

PM- I ate 2 double stacks and a frosty about an hour before my run...bad idea. I ran to Sugar House park, did a lap at the park and then ran back. I had to stop a couple of times on the run thanks to lunch. At the park we did fartlek. 5 by 1 minute on 1 minute off.

AM- Same loop as yesterday, but I did it backwards today. I ran in 40:15 which is slower than yesterday, but doing it backwards made most of the run downhill so I had to hold back to protect my shins.

PM- Did three laps slow, then 2 laps of speed changes and 1 lap slow. Then I did 2x800 my times were 2:51 and 2:52. Then we did 2x400 my times were 1:19 and 1:19. Then we did 5x200 and my times were 37, 37, 36, 36, 36. Then we did 5x100.

4 miles at Liberty park

3 laps slow then 2 laps of speed changes and one lap slow for a warm-up. Then I did an 800 in 2:51. Then I did a 400 in 1:21. Then I did a 200 in 37. After that I did one more 400 in 1:21. Then I jogged a mile cool down.

Ran to the gully, did one lap and then ran back to the track. Then I did a 300 and 10 strides.

Ran up to Sunnyside park and did a small lap and then ran back to the track.

Ran the mile at region and qualified for state. I did pretty well on the first 2 laps but I need to work on the last two.

Ran the 2 mile at region in 13:38. After the lead group passed me I didn't have much of a reason to push so I didn't

I did the normal warm-up. I did 3 laps slow and then 2 laps of speed changes and 1 lap slow. Then I did 2x800 in 2:52 and 2:55. Then I did 2x400 in 1:21 and 1:23. Then I did 4x200 in 38, 38, 37, and 36. Then I jogged a half mile cooldown.

I jogged 3 laps slow then 2 laps of speed changes then 1 lap slow. Then we had a meeting and after the meeting I jogged 2 laps to re-warmup. Then I did 3x400 in 78, 77, 77. Then I did 6x200 in 35, 35, 35, 35, 34, 33. Then I had to hurry to work so I didn't have time for a cool down.

I jogged 3 laps slow, then 2 laps of speed changes and 1 lap slow. Then I did 8 strides and jogged about a half mile cooldown.

Me and my dad ran a lap around sugar house park, then we ran out on 1700 e. to 1700 s. Then down to 1500 e. and back to the park. When we got back to the park we ran down around Sizzler's and back up to our car which was at Highland. It took us about 38 minutes.

I went on a 5 mile run with greg. It was really hot and I didn't feel very good.

I ran at Sugar House Park with Greg. I jogged about a mile warm-up, then I did some fartlek. 8 by 1 minute on, one minute off. Then finished the lap for 4 miles.

After I went to the gym and biked for 30 minutes.

I ran 5 and a half miles on pipeline trail with Kelsie. It felt good. I opened up a bit on the way back.

I ran at Sugarhouse park. I did a mile warm-up, then a tempo mile which was probably too slow to count, but I guess it was ok since it was my first time (lots of room for improvement). I ran it in 7:40. Then I did 5 hills and a cooldown.

Pool Ran for 30 minutes, did 4 sets of 3 minutes hard 1 minute easy

5 miles with Kelsie on pipeline. It felt great...I love running up there. My shins hurt the whole time as usual but other than that I felt good. My legs are starting to feel a little bit tired.

Ran at some parks by my house. It was alot of laps and really boring. I did 6.5 miles It took me 57:45. My shin was really hurting, I'm hoping it will get better soon. I got my goal of 30 miles for the week, next week 33.

I ran 6 miles with my dad at Jordan River. We ran it in 54:30, so 9:05 pace. My shin hurt but not too bad, I was more focused on pushing. My heart rate was consistently 190 after about 2.5 miles.

I ran around the block and then did some laps at the track and 10 hills. My shin was really hurting so it was hard to motivate myself to run.

I went on a run in the neighborhoods by my school. It was 6 miles and it took me 56:17, so not too fast. My average HR was 176. My shin hurt really bad again today and I wanted to stop the entire run, but I finished it anyways. Running uphill hurts alot less then downhill and flat. My quads are sore from hills yesterday, I need to be doing more hills.

I ran from Highland and did the cemetary loop. It was 5 miles. It took me 43 minutes so 8:40 pace! The fastest I've went in a while! I started out slow but eventually got faster. My legs were killing me at first but thinking about my form seemed to help and helped me pick it up. When I was going faster it hurt less. Hopefully tomorrow will go even better!

This afternoon I went for a run, but I had eaten too close to the run so I only went 2 miles and decided to finish the rest later. I did the first 2 at Sugarhouse park and it took me 17:00. Then at night I went for 4 more miles. It took me 33:12 so 8:18 pace. It felt good and I was able to open up my stride. That's the fastest I've went in a while. My shin hurt but I took ibuprofen which helped and once I opened up my stride it seemed to hurt less also. I have a doctor appointment monday so we'll see what he says about them for that.

I went for a 5 mile run with my dad. We ran to iceberg. It took me just over 43 minutes. It was 8:48 pace. I took it nice and easy but my shin hurt alot. I got my mileage for the week! 36, next week.

AM- Easy 2 miles

PM- 4 miles at Liberty park at 8:30 pace

I had a doctor's appointment today and they did x-rays of my leg. Turns out I have a stress fracture in my tibia. The doctor said I can run once every other day so we'll see how that goes...hopefully I'll be better soon!

I biked 9 miles in 30 minutes and then pool ran for 30 minutes. I did a 5 minute warm-up then 4 sets of 3 minutes hard 1 minute easy and a cooldown.

I ran 6 miles from my school. I took it easy and ran 8:50 pace. My leg hurt but no more than normal. My HR was still high even though I used the inhaler. Afterwards I pool ran for about 30 minutes.

I did elliptical for 30 minutes. It hurt my shin a little bit but not as bad as running. Then I pool ran for just over 20 minutes. I did 6x2 minutes hard 30 seconds easy.

6 miles up on pipeline trail it was an awesome run. When I started the weather was perfect. It looked like it was going to rain but it had looked like that all day so I didn't think it was going to. About two miles in it started to rain a little but not too bad. By the time i got to the turn around it was pouring and continued to pour the rest of the run. On the way back I threw in some strides. I did about 5 or 6 of them, a minute or more each. My shin hurt a little but more towards the beginning. It seems like the calf muscle hurts more than the actual tibia but I'm not sure.

Took a few days off, but I tried running again today. It didn't hurt too much. I ran 8:45 pace so pretty slow but my HR was too high, so I still need to figure that out. Hopefully my leg won't hurt too bad tomorrow and I'll be able to run a little bit more.

I ran from Sugarhouse park and did a loop up to 1900 e and over to Sunnyside park and then back along 1500 e. It took about 45 minutes and was 5 miles. I felt good and my leg only hurt when I was running downhill.

I ran out 30 minutes from fairmont park and then back. I came back 3 minutes faster than I went out. I did some fartlek on the way back. My leg was hurting but not too bad. It was 6 miles. I was really tired though because I came to XC practice straight from working a graveyard shift.

We did a 3 mile warm-up, then some stretching. Then we did 5 hills at cottonwood complex. Each one was about 250 meters. After the hills we did a cooldown. I felt really good and was able to push pretty hard.

Today was free slurpee day so for xc practice we did a run that ran past 7 different 7-11's and we had to stop and drink a free slurpee at each one. It was a really fun run but by the end I felt pretty sick from all the slurpee's.

I ran 3 miles on the field at the track and up at sunnyside park. It was pretty slow but my leg didn't hurt.

Today I was feeling good so I did a warm-up on the grass at the track and then 10 barefoot strides on the football field. I felt really good but after the strides when I put my shoes back on my leg was hurting so I stopped I don't know if my leg is ready for strides yet.

I did a lap around the block that was 2 miles then a lap at Sunnyside park and a lap in the gully. My leg didn't hurt till about 2.5 miles in. Other than that I felt good about the run. It was really hot outside though.

Today I didn't run but the xc team went on a 4 hour hike. It was really fun and we got lots of beautiful pictures.

Ran a 5k with my 8 year old brothers so it was slow, and I accidentally wore my 14 year old brothers shoes which were too small and didn't have orthotics so my leg hurt pretty bad.

I ran from the track to liberty park and did 1 lap around and then ran back to the track. I felt good. My leg didn't hurt till about 2 miles in.

I ran on shoreline trail today from the zoo to red butte and back. It took me 42:35. It felt really good. I felt strong and was able to push up the hills pretty well.

3 miles at liberty park. My leg hurt a little bit but no more than normal.

I ran 4 miles on pipeline trail. I started at the elbow and ran out 2 miles and then back. My leg hurt a little more at the beginning but not so bad at the end.

I ran bits of the marathon with my dad.

Two laps at sugarhouse park. I felt good and pushed the pace. My leg didn't hurt till about 3 miles. It took me 33:50

We ran from Sunnyside park up to Wasatch and then across wasatch to the drinking fountain right by the entrance to the freeway. Then we went back along foothill to 1700 s. and down 1700 s to 1900 e. and back to the park. I felt really good. By the end my legs were very tired so I took an icebath when I got done.

We ran up on pipeline trail this morning. We went out just over 2 miles and then back. My legs were very tired from yesterday, they just felt heavy and hard to pick up. My shin didn't hurt too much, no more than normal. After the run I sat in the river for 12 minutes...it was freezing!!

I went for a run from fairmont park today. It was just over 3 miles. Then I did 3 strides on the grass. I did the run at 8 minute pace. My leg didn't hurt anymore than normal and I felt good.

Ran 3 miles by sunnyside park. My leg was hurting a little bit and my legs were tired. It was really hot outside.

I ran to the gym from my house the long way. It was just under 5 miles and it took me 39:55. It was really hot outside but my leg didn't hurt at all. I also biked for 30 minutes and did conditioning.

This week I'm going to add in cross training and conditioning.

Conditioning each day will be:

3x10 push-ups

3x30 sit-ups

3x50 lunges

3x1 minute arm swings

I ran the cemetary loop today. It was 7 miles and it took me 57:37, so about 8:15 pace. My shin didn't hurt, but I was sore from some of the stuff I did yesterday. After the run we did 5 strides on the grass.

30 minutes pool running and conditioning, also 20 minutes of stretching

We did 3 miles around the blockfrom the park. It took me 23:30 so about 7:50 pace. Then I did 5 grass strides. Then we jogged a mile and a half cooldown. My shin was hurting a bit after the first 3 miles. Other than that it was good but I'm still sore.

30 minutes biking and conditioning

We ran on shoreline trail this morning. We started at the zoo and then ran to the drinking fountain at Red Butte Gardens and then back. It was 5 miles and it too me 47:47, so 9:33 pace. It sure felt faster than that but since it was on the trail that's probably why. The trails are always slower. My leg hurt a little bit before and then a little bit in the middle but other than that it was fine. My legs are starting to get tired.

30 minutes pool run and conditioning

I ran 4 miles easy this morning. 3 miles of it was uphill so it was pretty slow. I ran at 4:30 and it was kind of scary being alone but other than that it was a good run. 20 minutes stretching 

Did just over a mile warm-up then some strides and then a mile time trial. I did it in 6:25. Then we did a cooldown. I felt good about the mile because I did it in training shoes and I did it after having worked 20 of the past 24 hours with no sleep. At the end of it I felt like I could have kept going at the pace. I think I need to keep working on developing my speed and the times will come down lots. Afterward I took an icebath.

I went for an easy 5 miles from my house towards my Grandpa's. My dad picked me up at 5 miles. I ran nice and easy and just enjoyed the run. It took me 46:57 and it felt pretty good. My legs are tired and sore from building my miles, but my shin didn't hurt too much. I only thought about it two times during the run.

I ran just over 7 miles. We're in montana this week so we went to find a good trail to run on. We drove along a road till it took us to about 11,000 feet. We got out and looked for some trails but couldn't find any so we drove back down to around 7,000 and found a trail there to run on. We ran on a trail on the way out and a dirt road on the way back. It was nice, but my arch was really sore. I'm not sure why. My leg didn't hurt too bad but it did hurt. Other than that my legs felt good. It took us 1:04, so about 8:50 pace. Now I'm taking an icebath so my legs can recover quickly. I also did conditioning and 20 minutes of stretching.

This week for daily conditioning I'm going to do:

3x25 sit-ups

3x12 push-ups

3x55 lunges

3x20 calf raises

3x1:30 arm swings

I ran 6 miles today on a trail. The trail was really rocky so it was hard to run fast because we had to be careful not to fall. It took us 57:24, so 9:34 pace. My leg hurt on the way back down but not too bad. I still need to be careful with it though. We saw lots of bear tracks on the trail, but luckily no bears.

Tonight I went with my dad on his run. I rode the bike while he ran, but he rolled his ankle during the run so I let him ride the bike the rest of the way while I ran, so I got 2 more miles.

I ran 5 miles today in 42:04, so 8:25 pace. I did 3 strides at the end of the run. My legs were very sore and got tired easy on the hills, but my shin didn't bother me so that's good. I also did conditioning, stretching for 20 minutes, and 35 minutes of swimming/pool running.

I did my long run today. I ran 10 miles in 1:27:30, so 8:45 pace. I felt really good and my shin hardly hurt at all. My legs weren't too tired after the run. I can feel my fitness improving, I just have to remember to be patient. 35 minutes on the bike.

We went to the local track by where we were staying. It was a very old track and the surface was really slow. I did 4 laps warm up then 4 laps of speed changes and one lap slow. Then I did 2x1 mile with 5 minutes in between. The first one was 6:40 and the second was 6:50. It was pretty windy during both but the wind was worse in the second one. I was a little bit disappointed with my times but with the higher elevation, wind, and slower surface I guess it wasn't too bad. After I did a mile cooldown.

We met up with a girl on our xc team that is staying in Jackson for the summer, and went running. We ran 4.5 miles really easy. We were up at 8700 feet so it was slow but that's alright. I got 40 miles for the week so that was exciting. Now I just have to stay focused.

I went for a 5 mile run from sunnyside park. It ended up being a little bit over 5 miles, and it took me 41:55, so 8:09 pace. I was taking it easy so I was suprised I ended up going that fast, but it felt really good and my shin didn't hurt.

Today we did a 2 mile warm-up. Then we did 5 hills on the state course. They were .25 each. I ran them in 1:40, 1:41, 1:43, 1:43, and 1:40. Then we did 5 strides and a 2 mile cooldown.

3x15 push-ups

40 minutes of pool running

We did 2 laps in the gully for a warm-up. Then we did 5 strides. Then we did a circuit of 30 seconds burpees, sprint, 30 seconds jumping jacks, sprint, 30 seconds squats, sprint, 30 seconds mountain climbers, sprint. Then we did 20 minutes of fartlek. 10x1 minute on, 1 minute off. Then we jogged a little over a half mile cooldown.

3x15 push-ups

3x25 calf raises

3x60 lunges

3x40 sit-ups

40 minutes biking and 20 minutes stretching

Today we did our bike run relay. We had 2 man teams and we went 10 miles alternating biking and running every mile. It felt pretty easy but it was still fun.

I did about a two mile warm-up. Then I did some high knees and butt kicks. Then 3 strides before my miles. I did 2x1 mile with about 5 minutes in between. My times were 6:13 and 6:15. It felt really good. My legs feel strong but I'm definetely lacking in cardiovascular fitness. I'll have to work on that more. After I did a two mile cooldown.

3x15 push-ups

3x25 calf raises

I went for a run that was almost 5 miles. I just ran easy. It took me 40 minutes. My shins hurt a little bit, and afterward my knee hurt. Hopefully by tomorrow my knee will be ok.

I did my long run today. I went for 11 miles and then I did 5 strides. It ended up being 11.5 miles and it took me 1:35:27, so 8:18 pace. My knee didn't hurt at all. My shins only hurt a little. I felt really good and my legs weren't tired at all, and I got my miles for the week :)

I ran 4 miles slow today. My legs were tired so it was really slow. Afterward I biked for 45 minutes and then did:

3x65 lunges

3x45 sit-ups

3x18 push-ups

3x30 calf raises

3x15 arched rocks

3x2:30 arm swings

I ran with the team from the school to sugar house park, then around the park and back. I added in the parking lot to make it six. It took me 44:30, so 7:25 pace. I pushed pretty hard and my legs hurt after, but they don't feel too bad today.

Today was the first day of school, and we went for a nice easy run. The run was 3 miles but we stopped  at a park during the run and did 5 strides. My shins hurt but I think if I ice them they will be okay.

We ran to the JCC today and back to the school. My shins were hurting. I need to be better about icing them.

3x45 sit-ups

3x18 push-ups

2x65 lunges

3x30 calf raises

AM- We did a 3 mile warm-up. Then we did 15 hills and a half mile cooldown

PM- Just ran 2.5 miles easy because my shins were hurting.

We did our workout today in 90 plus degree weather. We jogged one mile warm-up on the track, then did 3 laps of speed changes and 1 lap slow. Then we did 2x1 mile with 5 minutes recovery. My first mile was 6:21 and my second was 6:25. Then we did a mile cooldown. I didn't go into this workout with quite the right mind set. My times weren't awful but I know I could have went faster if I would have focused on staying up with the lead pack more. Our first meet is next week and I'm a little bit nervous because I still don't know where I'm at, and we have a new region so I don't know anyone who will be in the race really. But I'm still excited, and I think I can do well as long as I stay mentally focused.

3x25 sit-ups

Today's run was very hard. My legs felt awful and it was really slow. I ran 9 minute pace. My shins hurt a bit too, but I pushed through and finished the run and got my miles for the week so I guess that's good.

My shin was hurting today and I decided a day off would be good. So after 1 mile I stopped.

I did a little over a half mile warm-up. Then I did a 3 mile tempo run in 20:25. Then I did about a half mile cool down. My shin hurt in the warm-up and cool down but I didn't notice it much during the tempo run. I'm encouraged by my tempo run because it sort of gives me a better feel for where I'm at racing wise. But I guess I won't know for sure till wednesday.

AM- We ran up to Sunnyside park and did 5 strides. Then we did fartlek. 5x2 minutes on 2 minutes off. Then we did a cooldown and finished at the track.

45 minutes pool running

Today was our first race. I was really nervous for the race because I haven't raced in a while and I didn't know where I was fitness wise. The race was on our region course which is probably the toughest course we race other than state. It was pre-region so all the schools from our region was there. I went out pretty hard with the lead girls.  By the first mile I was in the lead. I felt pretty good. Then I just held on from there and I ended up winning the race! I ran  20:00. The course was 2.93. I still need to build my base up a bit more, and I really need to work on hills. I'm excited to see how the season goes, our next meet is BYU this weekend.

AM- We did 2 big grass loops to warm up, and then we did 4 laps of speed changes and 1 lap slow. Then I did 4x200 in 39, 39, 39, and 38. Then we did two more grass loops for a cool down.

PM- We ran the state course. I ran at 7:30 pace.

Today we had BYU. I did about a 2 mile warm up. Then we did some strides and started the race. The first mile went really well. I came through in 6:00 and was with the lead pack. From there I faded back. My time ended up being a 20:32. Overall the race wasn't too bad, but after I fell off of the lead pack I didn't fight. I need to fight more and not let myself slow down so much.

PM- Went for a 7.5 mile run at an easy pace.

I did a 2.5 mile warm-up and then 5 strides. Then I did 6 hills at murray park. Then we went over to another hill and I did 4 more hills. Then I did a cooldown to make it to 5 miles. My knee hurt as usual.

AM- This morning we went to Sugar House park and did 5 hills and then ran back to the school.

PM- Track workout...4 laps slow then 4 laps speed changes then 1 lap slow. Then a 2000 in 7:26 and 5x400 in 1:17, 1:20, 1:18, 1:18, 1:16. Then 5 strides and a mile cooldown.

AM- Easy 3 miles at the golf course.

PM- Warmed up for race. We ran the first mile of the race hard (6:39) and then did fartlek to the finish. We did minute on and minute off. My time was 23:30. After the race I did a mile and a half cooldown.

Jogged 2 miles and did some strides on the grass.

We warmed up just over a mile and did some strides. The start was late and everyone was held at the start line for about 15 minutes longer than we planned. It was really hot out. I started the race and tried to get into a rythm. I worked on moving up from person to person. I tried to push on the hills. I did well for about 2 miles and then my legs were really tired. Going into the race I was pretty sore so I think the hills in the course were more than they could take. I did well and gave a good effort. I think when my legs are fresh I'll be able to run alot faster. I was 21st over all and I think 8th in 4a so that was good. After the race we jogged a little over a mile cooldown.

Me and my dad went for a run at night. It was 12 miles and it took me 1:41. It felt really good but I need to drink more water during the day so I don't get so dehydrated when I run.

AM- Me and my dad went for a run that was just over 6 miles. It took us 52:35. I felt really sluggish, and the run felt really forced. I'm probably just a little stiff from not running yesterday.

PM- Went for an easy 3.5 mile run in the rain it was lots of fun. It took about 30 minutes.

AM- Went for a long run around the VA and then did 2x300 at 55 and 54. It felt really good.

We ran from the school to Sugar House park and then did a lap around the park and then back to the school. On the way back to the school we went through the gully. Once we got done we did 10 barefoot strides on the grass.

AM- We did 2 grass laps for a warm-up then we did 10 hills behind the school and then jogged back up to the track for a cooldown.

PM- We did 2 laps up at sunnyside park and then 2x300 when we got back to the track.

I ran 2 grass laps then I did a mile of speed changes and one grass lap. My legs are really sore from hills yesterday.

This morning we had a race. This particular meet is divided up into 7 different races. I ran in the #1 varsity race. There were 23 girls in my race. It was the same course as our region course which we ran 2 weeks earlier. I ran 11 seconds slower today, and I was 13th in my race. I felt like I ran an okay race but I kind of was just going through the motions and not really racing. This seems to happen in alot of my races and I need to figure out what I need to do so that I can be more competitive. I warmed up about a mile and a half. It was really hot out so I tried to hydrate well. I think I warmed up too early but I was antsy so I had to do something. My legs were really sore today and just felt off, but I still should have pushed harder. In my next few races I really need to focus more on them and actually race them.

At night I went for a 7 mile run to get my mileage for the week. 50! Yay :)

We jogged a mile warm-up, then a mile of speed changes and 1 lap slow. Then we did 6x1000. I did the first 3 of them in 3:36, 3:39, and 3:41. On the 4th one my knee was hurting and I was tired and so I dropped out at the 400, which was a 1:27. Then my dad talked me into finishing the workout. I did the last 2 in 3:40 and 3:42. Then I had to hurry to the doctor, so I didn't have time for a cooldown. The hardest part of the workout was that it was really windy. I felt okay but I wish I would have done the fourth 1000 and not dropped out. I need to be tougher in my workouts and go into them with a better attitude.

AM-This morning we did 2 grass laps for a warm-up. Then we did a mile of speed changes. Then we did 10 hills that were about a 200. Then we did a grass lap for a cooldown. It was 5 miles. The hills felt good but my knee was really stiff.

We had a race today. It was on a road for a mile and then it turned onto a trail. I ran more of a tempo run because there wasn't really anyone to push me. It took me 19:12 for 2.8. After I jogged the course backwards and then when we got back to the school I ran 3.5 miles and did 8 strides.

AM- This morning we ran from the school to sugar house park, then we did 5 hills and ran back to the school.

PM- We jogged 3 laps slow and then did 3 laps of speed changes and 1 lap slow. Then we did 5x400, 200. My times were:

400- 1:15

200- 34

400- 1:17

200- 35

400- 1:19

200- 36

400- 1:19

200- 36

400- 1:20

200- 36

Then we jogged a mile cooldown. 

I went for an easy loosen up run before the race tomorrow. I went for 20 minutes and it was about 2.5 miles. My legs are sore but felt pretty good. I need to take an ice bath tonight.

Ran on the trail up in Park City. It was a really good run, and I threw in a few strides on the way back.