I Eat PAIN-cakes for Breakfast

Tempo run this morning! It felt really good. I’ve read a few things about how tempos should be about 80-90% effort run (30-40 seconds off race pace) for 20 minutes, so I’ve been doing that for the past few weeks. I ended up reaching three miles at about 20:30, so that was a real confidence booster. I really want to reach a sub 19 three mile this year. I just need to stay mentally healthy and focused. 

I broke 20 minutes today which was a big deal. I felt really good today. I hit this runners high after a mile and started picking up speed. It was a great race and I’m excited to see what else I can do. We have a meet Saturday so that will be good. Girls team is looking pretty good. 

So it’s been a while. Small recap of cross country: the season started really well, but four races in I got a high ankle sprain which put me out for a month. That really sucked because I finally had the confidence and physical ability to run fast. But, I fought back and still made it to state. And I finished this year. #nowalkingpnuemonia Even though my senior season wasn’t what I wanted, I proved that I’m not a quitter and I fight hard under all circumstances. That will serve me well in life hopefully. 

Anyways, I ran three easy miles. I wanted to run outside but I had to work, so sadly I ran on the treadmill. I was planning on doing another two after I lifted, but this creepo kept matching my pace on the rec track and running with me. I opted to just end early. I’m really going to focus on enjoying the process this winter. Running is something I do because I enjoy it, so I plan on keeping that in mind.  

Just a quick and easy run today. It felt pretty good other than some soreness in the legs. 

3.5 miles, about 45 minutes of lifting, and then a 1.5 mile cool down

I actually love workouts like this. They’re a nice change to routine. Also watched the swim meet today. I missed being in swim team for about .5 seconds, and then remembered that competitive swimming sucks. I think I’ll stick to just cheering from the side lines. 

I ran into a teammate who asked me why I wasn’t going to footlocker. A) I’m not in shape for a race. So why commit to something I’m not prepared for? B) I’ve got a lot going on for school. It sucks that I’m not going, but I know training will be better in the long run. Plus, at least at my school, nobody really takes it seriously anymore. The same teammate told me I’m working harder than the people who are going. Idk if that’s true, but still...

Ran a slower tempo five miles. Felt ok for the most part

I got to see my bestest friend ever today because she’s home for the break!!! I’ve really missed her. She was my main running buddy so it was great to catch up today. We saw about 25 deer today. We did the pond loop and I almost died because this deer basically ran me over. But it was worth it, I love that run. It started snowing towards the end. It was peaceful but definitely didn’t want to run in it for too long. I’m going to start working with a trainer soon to build muscle up for track. I’m pretty pumped for that.