Katie's Runderlust

Felt great today again. Kept up with the group on the second 5 min tempo. Ended up going 6:20...so yeahhhhh. We felt super strong as a group today. I can't wait for this season. Hoping my injuries stay away. Also have been doing my PT exercises for my hip and shin religiously every other day. Doing strength training 3 days a week. Let's hope for the best.

Ran a great workout today. Was supposed to do an easy recovery 3 miles, but ended up doing a little more than that. I probably could've run for 4 more miles. It was so nice, cloudy, and absolutley perfect.

Off day for running, but I went to AFS and did my weight lifting workout.

Our workout today was 55 minutes with 2x6 minutes of tempo dropped in, with 2 minutes of rest in between the tempos. Before we started the run, we did a new warm up routine that involve nonstop drills and running. I actually really liked it. We ran for the first time this summer on grass during the tempos, and ended up going a little slower. 7:20 for the first tempo, and 7:24 for the second tempo. The heat and humidity definitely hit me today, and I was sweating like crazy. Overall it was a harder run, but much needed. Afterwards we did 50 push ups and 50 sit ups, then I came home and did my PT exercises and a 10 minute core workout and 10 minute arm workout. I ran with Gill today during the tempos, and we really pushed each other during the workout.

Nice recovery day after yesterday. The weather here has still been ridiculously warm, and it is not going to be getting any cooler. Heat resistance training is totally on. Went at 8:30 pace with lots of construction going on downtown, but ran on a few new trails I never knew existed. I did Muay Thai later in a gym with no air conditioning with Margy, and it was soooo hot. Also, I learned how uncoordinated I am. I also went biking later on in the evening because I needed to catch all the nearest Pokestops around my neighborhood. 

Very difficult day. Coach told us it was supposed to be extremely easy adn recovery, but everyone was dying. We started with a 25 minute warm up, and then went straight into the workout. Sprinted up the first hill, then went distance pace for about 7 minutes. We turned around and tempoed back to the top of the hill, jogged down and repeated. I ran my best to the top of the hill and realized I was not feeling good AT ALL. I felt like I was going to pass out. I stopped and talked to Coach and a few other girls weren't feeling too hot either. It also was 90% humidity with 90 degree temps. Did a short 5 minute cool down and then did core and went to yoga after with the team. Later I volunteered for Food Gatherers. I think I might be getting sick...5 days before xc camp.

Super difficult workout on a blistering hot day at the track. We had 400 repeats, and I stayed pretty consistent with times. 90 second for the first 3, then dropped to 93 for the next three. I ran one more, and got 97, so I took one off to jog and recover, and then hopped back in and did one more to finish the set at 95. I did 93 for 2, then finished the last one at 90. Not my best workout, but I would much rather do a tempo over a track workout. Afterwards we headed off to Cedar Point.

My legs have been so sore since Thursday, so I took a recovery day today. I might even take tomorrow off, I don't know. I have been stretching and foam rolling a ton, and it still isn't helping. I hope my legs are fine for camp on Monday. Super nice day to run though, cloudy and high of 70.

First day of cross country camp, and we conquered the workout. We did a distance run with many hills and high humidity. I felt good.

Did a super short warm up, and then 5 dunes. I personally love hill workouts, but forgot how much dunes burn my lungs. My shin had been feeling super good, and hurt a little bit alter on that day.

We did parking lots today, approx 600 meters. It wasn't too bad, I stayed up toward the front the whole time. Then about the fourth one, my shin started hurting really bad when I was walking and during break. I finished my workout and it was still hurting super bad. Coach and I decided when I got back to take the weekend off.

First day of leadership camp and running after camp. It was okay, went slow and easy.

Worked on tempo and speed work today. I did 3 .75 mile repeats, then did a lap of cool down. Went about 6:55 pace.

Did a super easy run today for the last full day at camp. Ran with another girl at a 9 min pace, I just wanted to talk to her though, not do an intense workout.

I didn't run today. My right upper shin has been killing me. It might be from lack of sleep and standing on my feet all day, but I need to get this under control before cross season. If it continues hurting, I will talk more to my Coach on Monday. For now, I am taking the weekend off because I need a break.

First day back at practice in two weeks. It was rough, 50 minute run with 2x8 min tempo dropped in. It felt pretty nice being able to run with the team. Sign up for xc started today, which is super exciting. The workout was prety difficult, it was a high of 80 degrees with high humidity. We ran on grass for the tempos, and ran down to Mill Pond. Ready for a slight recovery day tomorrow. Then I came home, went to my Invisalign appointment, and did PT exercises. for both my hips and ankle/shin.

Nice recovery day with some strides at the end. It was a pretty basic run, and felt nice. We took an ice bath afterwards.

We headed down to Mill Pond today and did 5 road hills, no stops, and tempoed around the little loop. Then we did 2 half hills and I killed it. Love half hills, especially when the weather is nice. After practice I did yoga, which felt amazing<3

First run in Tennessee today. Took it super easy. I had to run for three miles up a hill before it leveled off, then ran downhill the way back. It was pretty steep too, so I took a few breaks cause I am not very used to that. Weather was too hot and muggy for my taste, but made the most of that run.

Did a nice run today up in the mountains in Tennessee, which made breathing more difficult. I ended up getting chased by a deer in the middle of my run, which was super scary, and I also saw a few other wild animals. It was cool, and very humid. I started sprinting when I was getting chased and kept going for another mile cause I was feeling good. Then I just finished off my loop and headed back.

Great run today, dropped the tempos down to low 7s. 55 minute run with 2x6 minutes of tempo dropped in. Temperature was nice, which is unusual, and had a good run, besides being pushed off the path. I came home and did all of my PT exercises and prehab. I am feeling super productive, and am going to finish everything on my to do list.

Felt super easy, was a recovery run and ended up going at about a 9 minute pace. It was a super nice time, but very hot. I could breathe, but I just got super sweaty. Afterwards I did a ton of stretching to make sure I was loose for tomorrows super difficult workout. Did not do ice bath today.

Did one of my best workouts ever today. Started with the usual warm up but ended up doing a little extra. Did boxes and lunges, then started off with our first two mile tempo. I went out a bit too fast, 6:15, and ended up dropping back to around 6:45ish. Finished at 13:40. Ended up right where I wanted to be in the pack, and cranked it out. Then we took a short break and did 4 800s. First one was good, but my legs cramped up a ton and got super tight. Then I took one off so I wasn't hurting as bad. I started the third one off at a medium pace, then sped up. A girl on my team tried to pass me, but I ended up going with her and we raced the last one. She got pissed at me, but whatever. Then I stretched, put my compression socks on for the rest of the day, and cherished one of the best days of my whole summer.

One of the hottest days of the summer, and was a recovery run. No shade the whole time. It was a fast recovery run since the girls in the front sped up, but whatever. Took an ice bath after, and did PT exercises.

Nice recovery run today with strength exercises and flyin 30s. Very rough form wise because it was so hard to keep it all together. 

Did a nice run today at Mill Pond. Started off slower with Alexa, then sped up. Did 3 loops, tempo into the hill, up the hill, recovery, then turn around and tempo back to the top of the hill. I ekpt up and passed two girls during the last loop. I have enver felt so good, and am ready to take on the time trial on friday.

Started off with the usual warm up, then jumped into some flying 30s. Did 5 of these, a tad slower with better form, and then took off the spikes and put my New Balances back on. The first set of 400s was pretty good. I averaged 92 around the first set. Will update once I have my times. Felt good, especially with the three minute tempo at the end of the workout. Later went to the cold tub, which was not very cold today.

Nice easy run today with some strides to finish off the run. Ran with Nikki and just chatted, was a great run. Afterward went to the weight room and did weights with the team. Then later today, did PT and AFS exercises. Wore my compression socks for about six hours. I can't wait for the season.

We did a distance run today. It was super hot and humid. We went at sub 8 (around 7:50) pace on the way out. Stopped for water since there was no shade on the path. Then we turned around, took a short break, and headed back. Slowed down to 8:15 pace, and then with 6 minutes left, sped up to 7:30 and held out. The heat definitely prepared me for the time trial. Went to yoga afterwards, was one of the best classes I have ever taken,

Did a recovery run today with 3 90 second tempos. Did not feel too good. I'm so nervous for the time trial tomorrow. I am hoping for top five, and feel like it is within sight. Let's go.

Did a warm up and cool down. Race did not go as well as I expected, but we still have the rest of the season.

Recovery run! with weights

It was the annual runathon. 5 800s, then 5 minute tempo at the end. Did warm up and cool down as usual. It was very sunny, but a nice breeze.

Recovery run with some strides to finish it up after the workout last night.

A aerobic run after Nike night was very difficult, but struggled trhough it. My legs felt like dead weights since I had only gotteb about 4-5 hours of sleep.

A great recovery run, but was hitting high 90s. It was about as bad as it was running in Florida.

We only had to do a tempo run.

Nice recovery day, played Pokemon Go on the run too

Did Mill Pond Loop 3 times and did not feel good at all. Hoping tomorrow goes better. I did PT exercises afterwards and stretched a ton.

Did a longer warm up and cool down, 3x600s speeding up every 200 meters.

Long time not alk. My shins have been bothering me recently, and with school starting it has been super chaotic. I did my first mile repeat on grass at 6:30. Shin (left) killed. Decided to only do half of each one, and my shins are feeling actually really good now. Did 12 mins abs, and ice bath. Tomorrow will definitely be a nice run and stretching after for sure. My goal is to blog every day this week, and I will try everything I can to make that happen. Gotta train for the race on Saturday.

Recovery day. Wore my compression socks and it felt super nice. I wish every day could have been like today. The shins felt amazing. Then did weights and went to homecoming dance building. Finally got done at 8pm, and was exhausted. Hada meltdown, but much better now.

Update, got my xrays yesterday. I should get the results either today or tomorrow. I will probably be out for the rest of the season. I hate this so much.