Garek B Running

Ran from my house to City Creek Canyon along 11th and then back.

Ran along 11th ave again today. But once I reached the turn around I did fartlek on the way back. Felt good to do something faster.

Ran along Wasatch until the entrance of Parleys. Felt really sluggish as the start but really gotmoving towards the end. Very strong week! Felt awesome.

Just 5 up on the Shoreline trail

Ran 5 on the trail this morning.

In the afternoon we ran down to the westminister flagpole then back across to the U of U flagpole. Then ran up to the Utah track and then arcoss to 11 ave. Then ran back to the school and added to 12.

Ran down 13th to Suagrhouse. Jogged into the park and ran over to the lightpost where you get off the aspahlt hill and onto the grass. We then jogged 800m out and marked that sopt. Then we did 6x800 with 400 recovery. It was all on the road in and both ways we had an uphill finish. I went 2:28, 2:23, 2:23, 2:19, 2:21, 2:16. Then we jogged back to school and added to 10.5

Down 13th to then down 21st to 9th. Ran along 9th until fairmont park and then 10 strides. Ran back along 9th until 13th then ran down to liberty park and did 3 laps then back up 9th S to the school. I was sore. I wasnt able to push but it wasnt a bad run.

Ran 5 in the morning on the shoreline trail.

In the afternoon we did the avenues hill run up to 11th then got onto the adventure run trail and come out at Red Butte. Ran back to the school legacy bridge way and added to 10. Felt a little sore but worked all the hills!!

3 miles in the morning.

In the afternoon we ran to the track and did 2 laps wramup then 1 mile of speed changes then another 2 laps. Then ran through the neighborhood and back to the school. Added to six.

Before we left for Logan we (Me, Bill, Sarah, and Jakob) did an easy 2 miles at sunnyside park. Then we drove to Logan. Got there and did warmed up with the team and Blake Bennion. We ran about 2 miles warmup then I did some strides and raced the mile. 

Got out well and right around the 100m mark Connor took control. After he took control he had a gap of about 30m and Stockon Smith and I were battling hard in laps 1-6. Then on the 7th lap I threw a surge and closed the gap to about 20-25 meters. With 200m to go (1 lap left) I really started to move and going around the final curve Connor and I were shoulder to shoulder. Connor had a little bit left and was able to get in front of me at the end. Offical results were Connor at 4:21.08 and I was 4:21.40.

Jogged a cool down of 2 miles with Lehi and East and then elevated my legs and went over to the Cafeteria to grab something light. There wasnt a lot so I ended up eating 2 poptarts and chex mix so not the best. Headed back over to the track and did around a mile warmup and then raced the 2 mile. Connor felt sick so at the last minute he decided not to race. I went out kind of fast with the first 200 being a 31. Then I slowed down and ran 37s-38s for the rest of the laps. I ran a 9:40 so nothing special but it was still rough. Cooled down 2.5 miles with Bill, Sarah, and Jakob.

So Tomy, Chris, Bill, and I drove up to Jeremy Ranch road with the orginal plan of 10 miles. However the trail was extremely icy so we only went 4 out and then 4 back. But once we got to the cars we added another 2 miles on the road so we still got ten. Then in the afternoon a friend and I ran down to liberty and did 3 laps then ran back. So we got 5. Good first day of whats going to be a great week!

Ran 5 along Wastach out towards Parleys. Then when I turned around I ran back on Foothill.

Started at East and ran up emigration canyon until I hit 6 then ran back to the school. It was a cold run!!

Drove out to the Oval to do 5x1000. Ran 2 miles warm-up then 1 mile of speed changes. Then switched shoes. Jogged another lap to loosen up then started the workout. Coach wanted me right around 2:55 but I ended up going 2:50, 2:50, 2:52, 2:52, and 2:52. Felt really good to do some faster stuff.  After each 1000 we would jog a full lap then jog to the start as recovery. Then we changed shoes and jogged cool down until we reached 12.

Ran 3 in the morning. 

In the afternoon we ran around the VA to the cemetery by the U and then did 1 lap then 5 hill strides then another lap then another 5 hill strides then ran back. Didnt have to add to 10 we hit it perfectly!!

Woke up and felt really sick so I didnt do my morning run, then as the morning went on I got even more miserable and decided to stay home from school. Still went to afternoon workout! We ran down 13th to Sugarhouse Park and did 40 minutes of fartlek. I was able to get 7 miles right as my 40 minutes ran up so I was happy with the workout. Miles 2, 3, and 4 were rough but then I started feeling better so I pushed through.

Ran up 9th until we reached Wasatch then ran along there until Thunderbird. Ran back along Foothill untill 13th then down 13th to 19th then down 19 to 9th and then back to the school. Legs felt really tired but still a good run.

Got to the race just before it started so only got 1 mile warmup. Then there was some confusion and we stood around for a bit before the race started. I treated this race as a tempo so it was a really good workout. Cooled down until I got 10.5. The race was right by Utah Lake and Bill and Sarah did a polar plunge but I felt sick so I skipped it.

Ran 5 miles in the morning.

In the evening we drove out to the oval to do speed. We started off with 2 miles warmup and then 1 mile speed changes. Then changed shoes, jogged 1 lap, and went to the mile start. I went 4:47 so a little slower but I wasnt really disappointed. Then we jogged 2 laps and went to the 300 start for 12x300. Now we've done 9x300 at the oval which is rough but 12x300 is just plain brutal. Bill wanted all of my under 50 and I went 49, 49, 49, 47, 47, 47, 48, 48, 47, 47, 47, 45. After every 4 we jogged a lap and after each one we just jogged to the 300 mark and would start again. Cooled down until we hit 12.

Ran 5 in the morning.

In the afternoon we took Shriners way to 11th and then around Memory Grove to the Capitol. Ran down Victory Rd. until we got to the salt baths and then just weaved our way through downtown until we got back to East. Felt really really tired. Added to 13.

Got another 3 in, felt strong which was suprising.

4 miles in the morning around the Golf course.

Ran to Sugarhouse Park and did some strides then did the summer cemetery run with a small change. Instead of going back along 13 we ran back on 21st until 17th then down 17th until 19th then down 19th until the street right after clayton then back along 17th until 9th then 9th down to the school.

Was able to get another 3 in. Felt good!!

2 in the morning around my house.

In the afternoon we ran up 9th to Foothill then along Foothill by the VA hospital until we got to the cemetery across the street from Utah's fotball stadium. Did 2 laps in the cemetery then ran back to the school along 13th.

Got there and did 2 miles warmup and then raced the mile. It was really stupid how they seeded us because the fast seeds were the highest numbers and we had to start on the back row. So the start was awful. The first 2 laps I worked on passing people until I was about 3rd. Then the 3rd lap I threw a surge and took the lead which I now realize was a mistake. I kept the lead until the start of the 4th lap where Josh Ward and another kid from Davis passed me and I finished 3rd. 

Cooled down 2 miles then sat around for a bit before warming up 2 miles for the 800. Ran a 2:02 which was an indoor PR and I had a really good kick. My legs were tired from the mile so the start was awful. I fell right into last place and was just trying to not get last. Then with one lap left my legs just started moving really well and I was able to get myself into 4th place and finish.

Cooled down/warmed up 2.5 for the 2 mile. By that time lots of people had left and there wasnt really anyone in my race. Got out good and worked but I wasnt able to break away from the pack until lap 5. Finished strong I thought but I didnt really have anyone to push with so I ran a 9:52. Cooled down 3 miles and then another 4 later.

Shout-out to my boy Conner Baller who freaking killed it and he has amazing hair!

I went out expecting to get more but my stomach and legs just felt awful turned around early and did not have time to get anything else in.

Ran 2 miles in the morning.

In the afternoon we ran up Emigration Canyon until we reached the summit of Little Mountain. Felt okay, my stomach still hurts but my legs felt strong.