Justin's Blog

Today was a really good workout day, even though I didn't really feel the best. I did my workout with Mike after school at the indoor track because Alydia changed my workout from a miler workout to a 2miler workout which kind of made me mad but oh well. The workout was 1200, 600, 400, 800, 2 sets with 2 minutes rest, 90 seconds, 90,seconds, and 4 minutes in between sets. I warmed up with Mike and Garret, streched, did plyos and strides, and started. On the first 1200, Alydia told me to only do a 1000 right behind Mike just to get a feel for the pace. The first interval already sucked pretty bad but I still hit 2:56. On the 600, Mike and I just felt like we didn't have any speed today and it showed because we only ran a 1:41. After the 600, Mike was complaining of feeling just completely terrible. We ran the 400 next in 65. After it was time for the 800, and we just felt like complete garbage and finished it in 2:22. By this time Mike said he was done. I couldn't let him be done though. I told him I would lead the next set for him. I couldn't let him just give up. Mike agreed to continue the workout if we switched off leading every lap (so every 200 meters). We started the next 1200 and followed our plan. Again, Alydia told me to run only a 1000 but I couldn't leave Mike hanging. I stuck it out and made sure he went with me and we ran a 3:33 for our 1200. After this we knew we would be fine just following our plan to switch off every lap. We started the 600 and ran a 1:41; we still didn't feel good about our speed today but we couldn't really push much faster for some reason. Our next 400 was at 66 which Mike had decided to lead the whole thing. And after that, we did our 800 which Mike again decided to lead the 1st, 3rd and 4th lap but we still ran a 2:20. For feeling as crappy as we did today, we still ran a decent workout. We cooled down at a pretty fast pace for another 15 minutes and stretched.  I still wish I could start to feel better for workouts and even normal runs but I guess that'll just have to come when we taper for races. 

Wow, I just realized how terrible I am and keeping this updated everyday. On this day, I did my normal core workout and then ran with Mike. We ran from the school to the end of the pipe road and back which is a little over 7.5 miles. When we got back, we stretched, did our normal plyos and finished with 6 strides. I was super tired from the workout the day before and I had gotten a pretty good massage which just made things worse.

This day again was another easy recovery day. The rest of the guys were doing a workout, so Mike and I warmed up with them 2 miles. Alydia needed to talk to us, so after the warm up, Mike and I just did our plyos and 6 strides out of the way. When she was done talking to us, we left the guys to do their workout. We did the same run as monday but just a little faster. total it was like 58 minutes. I still felt pretty crappy.

Not going to lie but today sucked really bad. Since it was just Mike and I doing a workout, we headed up to the indoor track after 2nd period. Warmed up the usual 15 minutes, streched, etc. Todays workout was 600, 90 seconds rest, 200, 2 minutes rest, 6 sets. We started right into it and I was already dying. I felt like we going 200 pace already on the first 600, but we only came through at 34; we still picked up the pace though and finished the 600 in 1:39. The next few intervals of my workout went like this: 200 (30), 600 (1:39), 200 (30), 600 (1:41), 200 (30), 600 (1:43), 200 (30). After that 4th 600 I was about ready to call it quits. However Alydia told us the day before that if the rest after the 200 wasn't long enough, then add another 30 seconds. So thats what we did. For the 5th set I ran 1:41 and 30. I should've just stopped here but I at least had to try to do the next one. I decided just to run a 400 on the next one while Mike still ran 600. He had asked me to lead the second lap (my last lap) so that's what I did and I hit 65. I still gave myself another 90 seconds and did my last 200 in 29. But I didnt feel right about doing 200 meters less than Mike so after my last 200, I gave myself 45 seconds rest and did one more 200 at 30. Mike and I then cooled down 15 minutes and stretched. I felt like garbage about today's workout but Alydia says since we're going to start tapering this next week, I should be good to race on Friday and Saturday. I sure hope she's right.

Today was just and easy run. I ran in the morning with Alek, Dylan, Garret, and Travis. We started from Weber State and ran to the end of pipe and back. Then we ran to the out to the Dee Events center and back just to make it 8 miles. It took us 60 minutes because we were told run easy recovery pace. I felt alright but really tired

Today was the beginning of our taper. our workout was really easy, even though I didn't feel the best. The guys and I warmed up our normal 15 and stretched, ect. the workout was 8X400 at 2 mile pace with 90 seconds rest. my times were 68, 71, 70, 71, 70, 71, 70, 69. My stomach was a little upset today. I hate how the school's lunch schedule is so close to our workouts. I am really happy this is a taper week though. I cant wait for Friday and Saturday.

I ran an easy 45 minutes with the guys and then did 6 strides.

Today was just an easy workout. We warmed up 20 minutes and did our usual stuff. We ran 6x200 at around mile pace with 200 jog in between each one. I ran 33's for the first 5 and a 32 for the last. It was pretty easy but I was still feeling tired. We were told to only cool down 5 minutes so we did.

Mike and I ran duck pond and back really easy in 23 minutes. Then we did four light strides to loosen up.

Today we left for St. George for the Dixie Invite.

Day one of the Dixie Invite. Being down in St. George was great but our race wasn't until 3 pm so it was really hot. The guys and I warmed up 2 miles and did our usual pre-race rituals. My stomach wasn't feeling good at all before we started. The race was ready to begin. Right when the gun went off, I tried to push off my back foot but I slipped and went straight down to my hands. The kid next to my stepped on my hand which really hurt but I rushed to get up. Luckily the officials stopped the race so this gave me another chance. For the second start, I knew I wouldn't be able to start out as fast as I wanted to so I had to settle for a slow start. The gun went off again and we were off. I fell almost to dead last because of my super slow start. but I pushed early on the back straight to catch the lead pack. The first 200 was really slow so I knew this race would turn into a kickers race. We hit a 68 for the first lap and as we came onto the back straight, Alydia was yelling at us to pick up the pace. I moved into 4th as we fnished the second lap hitting 2:15 (67). Again while on the back straight Alydia was yelling for us to pick up the pace, so Mike moved into first place and I moved right behind him. He pushed the pace even more and we came throught at 3:21 (66) for the 1200. On the last lap as we had 300 to go, I surged passed Mike and knew I had to close with a good last lap. As I hit the home straight, I could hear someone right on my should but I was too scared to look to see who it was. I was able to hold off and finish with a 4:24 (63) to win the race. To my suprise, to person right on my shoulder was Alek. He finished 2nd running a 4:25 and barley qualifying for state by .02. We cooled down 2 miles with some of the Pine View guys.They're really cool and it was fun to get to know them more.

Noteable mentions: Alek Parsons had a 4 second pr and qualified for state, Dylan Anderson ran a 4:30, Harrison Godfrey pr's by 9 seconds to run a 4:31, Travis Feeney another freshman phenmon ran 4:34 for a 7 second pr, and Nathan Child ran 4:43 which is a 8 second pr I think? Great races for the guys!!! Mike Didnt have the best day ever and ran a 4:30.

Another thing to mention is that I totally tore up my shoes running that race. My feet are too wide so my shoes are pretty much destroyed even though this is the second meet I've used them.... Really not happy about it.

Day two the Dixie Invite today. The 3200 race was set to go early in the morning at around 9:45 so it wasn't as hot as it was for the mile. This was my first 3200 race for the season so I didn't know what to expect. We did our usual warm up and it was time to race. The day before, we had gone to ross and luckily I was able to find a pair of flats in my size to race in. As the 2mile started I got out well in second but I guess Harrison had fell so the officials called us back (what is it with our team falling at the start of races?? haha). On the second start, I got out into first place, which I really wish didn't happend. I lead us throught the first lap at 71 and from there the race is a complete blur. Nobody else wanted to help me lead the race so I was stuck with the honors. I don't even train for the 3200 so this made me upset. I know we came through next couple of laps at around 2:22-23, 3:34-35, and 4:50. After that I was really hurting but still no one wanted to lead. Finally as we came through with 800 meters to go, Josh Thatcher took the lead from me but I was just to tired to go with him. Soon after Garret and Alek passed me, and then Mike. I tried to hang on the best I could and for the last lap, Mike yelled at me to go with him just like practice so I did. on the final straight, I passed him and finished 4th running a 9:40 which is a 14 second pr for me. The time is alright and I can't complain, especially since I train for the 800 and 1600 but I was just irritated that I was stuck leading it.

Notable mentions: Alek Parsons took 2nd running 9:38 for a 13 second pr, Garret Barton the freshman phenom ran 9:38 which is a 15 second pr!!! both qualified for state including Mike (9:41) and myself. Mike didn't have a good day again. Harrison Godfrey also ran pr to run 9:59!

After the 3200 I cooled down only 5 minutes because Alydia still wanted me to race the 800. As the 800 drew nearer, I felt really terrible and really didn't want to race but Alydia wouldn't let me drop out so I warmed up 5 minutes and got ready. Right when the race started I knew I was in trouble. already by the first 200 I was falling off everyone. I came through first 400 at 62 and already I was done. I kept going and finished pretty bad in dead last running a 2:12 for my final time. That was honestly on of the most excruiating races ever, but I don't care because I did run pr's in both the 1600 and 3200. I guess I'll just have to qualify for the 800 later on. I cooled down 2 miles by myself just to get it over with.

Notable Mentions: Dylan Anderson ran a 2:00 which is a 1 second pr and took 5th place, Travis Feeney ran a 4 second pr running a 2:01 placing 6h, and Nathan Child ran a pr and ran a 2:06.

This meet was pretty successful but we still have a long way to go.

Just a quick side note; All season I kept thinking that I only wanted to race the 3200 one time but after that race, I'm not sure I can stay away from it. I've run the 3200 every year since 9th grade as one of my main events and it has kind of grown on me :P I might try to run the 3200 at maybe the Davis invite or the BYU invite.... who knows? ;)

Today was just an normal run. Alek, Harrison and I ran the normal loop in 57 minutes and then did 4 strides. I did core before the run. I felt pretty good, but I was just a little sore.

Today's workout was garbage. I didn't feel good at all for it. I warmed up 15 minutes with Mike. The workout was 400, 600, 300, 300, 3 sets, with 90 seconds rest, 90 seconds, 75 seconds, and 3 minutes after a set. I was really windy so it made the workout a whole lot worse. my times were 66, 1:41, 48, 48, 65 1:40, 48, 47, 65, 1:42, 48, and I was completely dead to the point of almost passing out so I didn't do the last 300. I then cooled down 15 minutes with the guys.

I went and got a good massage so I know tomorrow will suck.

For the first run of the day I ran 5 miles easy by myself in 36 minutes.

For the second run, I ran the normal 8.5 mile loop with the guys in about 58 minutes and finished with 4 strides.

For the first run I didn't feel the best, but the second one was alright until about 50 minutes in, then I just felt pretty tanked. 

I ran from OHS to the end of pipe and back with Alek. It was a pretty easy pace and we talked about a lot of things. We we finished with 4 strides.

We had a duel meet today that we got to just mess around in today. I threw the javelin and placed 5th!! lol. I only threw a 75'8" but it was still really fun. We had a ton of good laughs at this meet :D

Today's workout was alright. My stomach was really upset which made it suck pretty bad though. My workout was 800, 400, 4 sets, with 90 seconds rest after the 800 and 2:30-3:00 rest after the 400. I ran 2:23, 66, 2:22, 65, 2:22, 65, 2:22, 65. I was super windy today so after the first lap, I would take the lead from Mike and lead the 2nd lap. We warmed up and cooled down 15 minutes.

Just ran an easy 10 miles at recovery pace with the guys. We ran to pipe and then up on the trails. 

Today's workout was kina of miserable. I didn't really feel good at all and it definately showed. My workout was 1000, 800, 600, and 6X400. I warmed up with the guys like normal. we soon started and after every first lap I took the lead from Mike. My times were 2:57, 2:20, 1:43, 66, 65, and 64. After the 3rd 400 Mike and I were pretty tanked. So we were told to just jog a lap and come back and finish with three 300's. So we jogged a lap and did our 300's in 48, 47, and 47. I then cooled down with Alek 15 minutes. My times were alright today but I just wish I felt better. My stomach hurt pretty bad today too. These morning workouts are hard to get my stomach to cooperate with me. 

Today Mike and I had a good fast run. we ran trails for most of the run. When we started I didn't feel the best but I warmed up into it. When we finished we did 4 strides. 

Todays workout was probably on off the most painfull. Everything was a 800 pace which sucked! the workout was 400, 200, 200, 4 mins rest, 300, 300, 200, 4 mins rest, 200, 200, 200, 200. For each rest we had 1 minutes because it was as fast as it was. We warmed up and started. The first set was 59, 29, 29. The second was 44, 45, 30. By this time my body was feeling like I had just raced an 800; the lactic acid buildup in my legs was getting bad. I finished the last set with all 30's. Me and Harrison then cooled down 15 mins. 

I ran at the park for 45 minute averaging around 7:30's for an easy run. I finished at the park with 4 strides.

I ran duck pond and back by myself pretty easy. I finished on the track with 4 easy 100m strides.

Today was the Davis Invite. I qualified for the invited mile so I didn't race for a while. I warmed up 2 miles by myself and stretched and so on. When it was time to go outside, it was freezing cold with bad winds and it was super wet from the rain that happened earlier. My race was terrible. my body was just freezing and I was done after only 850 meters of the race. I then cooled down with like 12 guys (give or take a few)  from the race haha which was pretty fun. Little by little people dropped out until I was alone. I cooled down about 4 miles.

Mike and I ran the park loop for 60 minutes easy and finished with 4 strides. 

The guys and I warmed up and did stirdes and such. the workout was 10x400 with 90 seconds rest. I hit all of them from 70-72. We then cooled down.

Mike and I ran and easy 40 minutes and finished with 4 strides.