Recovery

Today after the usual 2 lap warm up with stretching and drills, we did our Avenues hills run. I felt like I was going to die, my calves hurt, my foot killed, my stomach was empty, and it was really hot. I ran with Camille, and we were both dying. As soon as we got back to the track we did 2 chasing 300s, around the HOT lacrosse players.

After Crazy Track day, I did a mile warm up, a mile speed changes, and a mile cool down. Time for some pasta.

Today at BYU Invite, I did a 2 mile warm up with Natalie and Bill, we went out a mile and back. Nat and I were both in the fast heat, which was the 2nd heat in the 3200. At the starting line, the official made me upset because I asked if I could build a sand castle in the long jump pit, and he said no. Oh well I'll try again tomorrow. Anyway, at the start the American Fork girl elbowed me and cut right in front of me, but I got around her. At the first mile I was a 5:46, so I needed to pick it up a bit. I felt like I had picked it up, but really the pain kicked in more, because I ran an 11:59. I'm not too happy with my race, but at least I know what I should do tomorrow in the 1600. Congrats to Natalie for breaking the state record, you stud-muffin! For a cooldown, I ran with Nat and Bill a random loopy route around Provo, and some people gave us free food, hot dogs, chips, cookies... Yum. And bottled water. Then we went to Denny's for some bacon. Now it's time for me to ice and eat noodles. Yum.

Today was speed. We did the usual warm up, stretching, and drills routine before breaking into groups. We did 1 mile warm up and 1 mile of speed changes. Then we did 3 400s with a lap recovery each. I got 77, 83, and 80. For our 3 200s we did equal recovery, and I hit 39, 36, and 37. Ki and I did laps around the stadium (soccer field=soccer boys. ahhhyeahhh yolo) to be at 7 for the day.

Tomorrow's regions and I'm getting ready to kick some pockets. We did the usual routine before breaking into workout. Ki and I did a mile warm up, a mile speed changes, and a mile cool down. I need to take an ice bath tonight when I get home from the dinner.

Regions. I did 2 miles of warm up and speed changes and strides and such. In the race I started out great, I was out in 2nd. But then I fell back and felt like I was pushing as hard as I could. I did 2 miles cool down on my own just around the stadium. Later, I took an ice bath for 15 minutes with Kiley. We like to FaceTime.

Today was day 2 of regions. I did my warmup with my garmin and was 2nd seed in the 3200. At the start, that darn WX freshmeat grabbed my arm but she's had it coming to her all season so she got a hard elbow right in the chest. I went out in front of the pack trailing behind Natalie. For the first 5 laps I made a Bountiful girl running with me swing wide, and I figured she would die off. I was right, she faded and I heard Bill tell me to make a good speed change to get a good lead on the pack (those WX kids are kickers -Susannah)(Yeah, fine. -Susannah) so I did some good ones and finished in a strong 2nd feeling very sick but very accomplished. I'm so glad I MADE IT TO STATE! I did some cool down and then warmed up for my 800, but then I scratched to be fresher for the Medley 800, so I ran another mile in my spikes because I was too lazy to change them. Avvy started out a strong Medley, she fell as she passed the baton to Sara, but Ellie caught us back up and into 4th. When I started the 800, the Clearfield anchor sprinted past me, but I knew I shouldn't start out sprinting because most 800 anchors are dumb, and I'm not. I passed the Highland girl, and I got the Clearfield girl just before the final straightaway. WE'RE GOING TO STATE!!!! (4 exclamation points for 4 amazing girls - Susannah) I did a cool down with my jingly medals!

Did 2 miles before going on a 40 minute run. Ki and I ran down by Judge, then up 5th South to Guardsman and over to Sunnyside. Then we went to 9th south and up to 17th east and turned around at Harvard and went back to the track. Later we went and partied at a Bees game and almost got nailed in the face with a ball. We ducked so it hit the kid behind us...

Today we met early at the track. We did 2 miles warm up and a mile of speed changes. Then we did 3 sets of 500, straight into a 100 of recovery, and straight into a 200. Basically 3 800s with the final backstretch to recover. We did 2 300s and went to cool down for 2 miles. We went up to Sunnyside park and did a lap and came back. I need to go run 3 miles later tonight, I'll see if someone wants to go run with me.

Evening run. Sarah and I decided to do our 3 miler together so it would be more fun. We started at Sarah's house and went along 17th east to Sunnyside, did a lap, and went back to her house. On the way back, we could've sworn we saw a green bug with a Hello Kitty sticker on the window going down Harvard, so we followed Kiley and stalked her as she picked up her baseball game date. Our detour was excellent because we finished our run at exactly where we started. It was hot but we survived.

Today was our last speed workout of the season. We did the usual full team warm up and drills, then did another half mile warm up and 1 mile speed changes. Then we did 3 sets of 4 200s. It was really hot and rough but I survived. We just did 2 grass laps cool down. Even though it was only 5 miles, I collapsed when I got home. 

30 minutes of running. I stopped at 3 miles. I ran along the river at Sugarhouse to be in the shade. Now this trackie wants a snackie.

Today was day 1 of state. After sitting in an AP test all morning, I went down and did about a half mile worth of warm up and strides with Avvy, Sara, and Ellie to get ready for our Medley. Avvy was our starter, then to Sara, to Ellie, to me. The handoff to Ellie from Sara was outside of the zone, and we got DQ'd, but they let us finish running and we PR'd by a second. Bill took me, Chris, Abdi, and Faysal on a 3 mile cool down along the Provo River Trail and then I put on my rainboots and went home. Now I need to go to bed and rest for the 3200 tomorrow... It's just 8 laps... Wait... It's 8 laps...

Today was state day 2. I did 2 miles warmup with Bill and Natalie before going into the bullpen. Since it was the first running event, we didn't have to wait in the bullpen forever. I was seeded 13th and started in the 2nd alley. I got a good fast start, and the first 4 laps I was a little fast for my pace, but I felt great so I didn't back off. Bad idea. I hit my first mile at a 5:35, on pace for an 11:10, but the last few laps I was dying off. I worked on matching people passing me, and I was battling down the last stretch with that freshman who can't keep her hands to herself, and we caught someone else at the line, however out of the 3 of us I was last. I did 1 mile cool down and called it good for the day.

I went for a run on my own today. I ran up along 15th east to Bonneville glen and ran in there. I then stepped on a large snake which slithered away, but that was enough to scare me out of there. I went over to 9th south and up to 17th east, down 13th south to 15th east, and home. It's really hot out there and now is when everyone else told me they went to Pipeline. Thanks guys, if I had known we were going to Pipeline, I would've come.

Went on a run from the track with Tomy, Chris, Dakota, Bill, and Dominique. We went up Sunnyside to Foothill, down 5th south to 13th east, and back to the track. When we got there, Bill had us do 3 800s. Tomy and I did our first lap of each one in lane 2 while going over the hurdles that were placed to be barriers for steeplechase, and on our 2nd lap we were to cut into lane 1 and do a regular lap. After the 800s, Bill took me over to the long jump pit where he had set up the big red boxes the height of a barrier, and I was to run, jump on it, jump off, and have my 2nd foot past the line. It was really hard! I need to practice with a real barrier and water pit.

I went running on my own today. I went from my house to Sunnyside park, did a big lap, and came home. It's really hard to run long distances on your own.

Today I met Bill at Liberty for Fartlek. I think I had a better workout than I would've had if I had done it alone, because I wouldn't have had anyone to push me. We did a lap warmup, then 2 laps of 1 min on 1 min off, then another lap cool down.

Today I met up with Bill, Tomy, Dakota, Chris, and Gavin at the U track. We did 1 mile warm up, 1 mile speed changes, and some drills and set up hurdles to act as barriers. We did an 800 and a 600 in lane one without the hurdles, then we did 2 800s with the hurdles. I was to do my first lap of my first one in lane 2 with the hurdles and clear the barrier with the water pit (we just left the pit closed) and my 2nd lap was just the water pit barrier. The next 800 we switched so that I had a normal lap with the water barrier, then the lap with the hurdles. We then set up a barrier at a sand pit and drew a line to clear with some hurdles after. After doing this drill several times, we did 10 strides (some of them with our eyes closed) and then 1 mile cool down. I'm going to be a little sore tonight...or alot...

Today we did 1 mile warm up and 1 mile speed changes. I then did an 800, and hit a 2:56. I was supposed to hit a 2:40 then I could be done. The first one was terrible and hurt a lot in the heat. The second one, Sarah did the first lap with me and Tomy paced me the 2nd. I barely got a 2:41, which REALLY hurt. Bill told me to do one more and I would be done. I was on pace my 1st lap, then died and got a 2:56. Then Bill made me angrier by telling me to do one more. I was 2 seconds off pace on my first lap, and slower the 2nd, which made me really mad. I was ready to be done, then I was told to do 4 35 second 200s. By now I was super ticked off. I hit all the 200 times, but when I was done I did half mile cool down and went home. Now I need to drink lots of water because I was dehydrated the whole workout and the water I drank at workout made my mouth all sticky. Not helpful.

Today we ran down to Liberty for tempo. I was to do 2 miles at a 7 min pace. I finished a little over 14 minutes, but I felt like I was pushing. I didn't have a watch, so I feel like I'm amazing. I finished the lap to the drinking fountain and ran back to the school. I'm really sore now. Now it's my bedtime (after I finish this apple turnover) because I have to be on the bus for Great Southwest at 4:45 AM.

Today after the long bus ride down to New Mexico with new teammates that I don't even know, we went on a run. All the boys, Carrie, Ashleigh and I went to the track, did some stride stuff, and ran back. I had my garmin so I just put the exact mileage. Now we're off to dinner.