Garek B Running

Ran down to Liberty Park and went the long way around until we got to the drinking fountain. There we grabbed a quick drink and jogged over to the sidewalk next to the Tracy Aviary, where someone has marked out 400 meters in 100 meter increments. We did 1 mile of 100 hard 100 easy. Then we jogged to the mile start which is the opposite side of the Aviary and did 2x800 with 800m recovery after the first one. I went 2:15 for the first and then 2:08 for the second. I really worked on both and it felt good to run a fast time. Then we jogged the long way around the park, going past the drinking fountain again, and then back to the school. We were at 8.5 when we got to the track but I went for ten to make the week easier. 

Good start to the week! Felt strong during the entire run even if I was cold. I'm really glad that I went to 10 because if I had not I would have regretted it later in the week. Got the ACT tomorrow so that will be a blast! 

Went to Steiner for my run because it was cold and the roads were slushing. Did 10 miles right around 7 minute pace but the last 4 were closer to 6:30. My foot hurt for the first mile then warmed up and felt fine. Glad that I got my run in because it will make the week better.

Had a time trial today! We only ran 3 different events (the 100,300, and 800) and I ended up doing the 800 and the 300. I ran 2:03 in the 800, which I thought was pretty good especially because I was working by myself. I don't know what my 300 time was. After the time trial Bill, Sarah, Chris, Diwas, and I went for an 8 miler and at the end of that we did 6 burnouts. A burnout is where you go 100 hard then jog 100 back then another 100 hard. It was a really good workout.

Ran a half mile warmup with the team. Then we did 4 laps and jogged down to the asphalt hill. We did 8 hill strides then went and got our stuff and put it in the car before we left. We ran up to Foothill Ave. then down by the VA Hospital until we got to the cemetery. Ran 2 laps in the Cemetery then back to the school on 13th. Then we ran to the track and I did 12 burnouts and then another mile. Foot did not hurt at all today!

Ran along Wasatch towards Parleys. Then when I got to the Parley Canyon Bridges I turned around and ran on Foothill until 13th. Ran down 13th until 15th then across 15th to 9th then up 9th to my house. Added to 10 then did strides until I got 11.

Speed today! Got two miles warmup and then 4 laps speed changes before changing shoes. Then did 1 lap to loosen up.

The workout was 5x1000 with 800 recovery in between and then about 1 minute of standing recovery. I went 2:52, 2:57, 2:58, 2:57, 2:54. My goal for this workout was to have everyone be under 3:00. It was a rough workout! I started right around 2 so it was hot and I was by myself. On the last one with 300 to go I had to say to myself "if you don't break 3 you have to do another one". Really happy that I had such a good workout and a really great week! After I did 1 lap on the track and jogged home.

Another 2.5 miles later.

Ran 10 on the Pipeline trail. We (Bill and I) started kind of late so by the time we got done  it was really dark!

Am run was an easy 4 miles around my neighborhood.

Pm we had a speed workout. We did 8 laps warmup then 4 laps speed changes, then changed shoes and jogged a lap. We started with a mile at 2 mile pace so 4:40 for me. I went 4:41. Then the next part of the workout was 9x400 in sets of 3. My times were

61,64,63

1 lap recovery

61,62,63

1 lap recovery

65,62,60

1 lap recovery. Then we jogged cool down until we got to 10. This was quite the mental workout for me because over the weekend I bruised my shin skiing and I had to work through that today. Glad that I was able too!

Ran up around the Zoo then back to East. My shin has started to hurt really bad and it felt awful during the warmup today.

Got 5 on the Shoreline trail! Determined to have a good week!!

Got a soild 4 miles in the morning along the Shoreline trail. 

In the afternoon we did some short speed. We had 1 mile warmup 1 mile speed changes then 4x400s. I went 63, 63, 61, 61. Felt good to do some fast stuff and my shin felt fine. Afterwards we cooled down 1 mile.

Ran down to the track and did 1 mile of speed changes then 2 300s. Then ran back home.

Got there, warmep up with 2 miles. Results aren't up yet but I think I was 2:01 for the 800 and sub 9:50 for the 3200. Felt a lot better during the 3200 then the 800. After the 800 I was dead but I'm glad that I refocused for the 3200.

Five miles on the Shoreline.

2 miles in the morning around the neighborhood.

Ran down to Liberty and did 10 minutes on 10 minutes off around the bond. Ran back to the school and added to 10. Felt a little tight but loosened up after a few pushes during the workout.

Warmed up 2.5 miles including 1 mile of speed changes. Did 6 strides on the hill leading up to the track. Then changed shoes and started the workout. We did 2x1000, 2x800, 2x400, and 3x200. My times were 3:03 and 2:57. 2:18 and 2:22. 64 and 63. and then 30, 31, and 30. Felt really tight during the warmup but the hill strides loosened me up. Excited to race at Pineview this weekend.

Ran 2 laps with the team and then did another lap at Sunnyside Park. Changed shoes and jogged a lap. The workout was russian intervals. We did 100m at 80% then 300m hard. Then another 100m at 80% then 500 hard then another 100m at 80% and another 500 hard. So total distance was 1 mile. I went 4:43 which I was really happy. Did 4 strides which was kind of rough because we had just finished the mile and then changed shoes again and cooled down to 6. Ice bathed when I got home! 

3 miles on the treadmill. Did a few pickups. Felt good but a little tight from the car ride.

2 miles in the morning to shakeout. Then another mile before the race and a few strides. I was really confident that I could run a state time. We went out really fast and after the 100 meter break line a lot of guys cut in to lane one but I moved to the front in lane 3 before cutting it right before the 200 meter mark. First lap was a 62. Then a 68. On the end of the 2nd lap 4 guys caught me and I worked with them for a little bit but they started to gap me. Then with one lap to go I started to kick and was able to move into 3rd with 200 to go. Taylor Dillion was right in front of me and I really worked to catch him mostly because he is in our region. Finished 2nd. Great race. 2 miles cool down afterward. 

Today was the 2nd day of Pine View. I raced the 3200 and took 3rd. Don't know my time yet.

Got three miles warmup with the Lehi guys. Then some strides. The 3200 started out really slow and after 4 laps Josh took the lead. I was really trying to work and stay with him but he and Joe from Timp were able to gap me. Had a pretty good kick but I really did feel tight from yesterday. Was still happy with the race because I'm pretty sure I state qualified.

Flew into San Jose today then drove to Palo Alto. It is a really cool town but by the time I was ready for a run it was too dark, so I got ten on the treadmill. 

5 in the morning on the treadmill, then another 3 on the treadmill in the evening. Did my core.

Got 30 minutes in the morning. Then we drove to Monterey and I did an fartlek workout. 1 minute on, 1 minute off, 2 min. on, 1 min. off, 3 min. on, 1 min. off, 4 min. on, 2 min. off, 5 min. on, 2 min. off then back down the ladder. Cooled down until 12.