Today was an easy recovery run out to second farm (8.6 miles). The entire team felt like crap. I think it's hard for your body to come back up to speed that quickly so I think our minds were to blame for the letdown.
After the run, Derek and I hit the weight room. I like our weights coach Chris. He knows what he's talking about and takes insight into every athlete. I feel like he is honestly invested in our future and progress.
Sorry for the lack of an entry but I'm about to pass out.
Miles to Date: 28.6
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
first workout.
Today was our first workout of the year. 8x1k's on the grass fields. There's something about running on the long uncut grass that just takes it out of your legs. Regardless, I felt great during the workout.
Start of the year workouts are a great indication. They can let you know what you've been doing right, and what you should've done. It's always a clear divider of the have's and the have not's. Those who have run vs. those who have not.
Prior to the start of the workout, I felt myself wishing I was back in June. That I could get another shot at the summer training. Regretting the easy days and wanting to throw in more workouts. But, at this point, there's no way I can go back. I have to go full steam ahead with everything I do. So I laced up my flats and hit the ground (grass) running.
After the cool down, I went back to the locker room and took an ice bath, stretched and did core. One of the reasons I think I started to fade near the end of track season was due to me not taking care of my body. I'm now trying to do everything I can to ensure that my body is in the best condition possible. I'm not trying to say I won't be sore, that comes with the sport, I just want to be able to put my best effort in and day out. Those extra 15 minutes you take every day are going to be the difference between you and your competition. You have to be willing to go the extra mile in every aspect of your life.
Tomorrow is a recovery day. Let's keep this rolling.
I'm going to start a mile counter on this since the start of the blog.
Miles to Date - 20.
Start of the year workouts are a great indication. They can let you know what you've been doing right, and what you should've done. It's always a clear divider of the have's and the have not's. Those who have run vs. those who have not.
Prior to the start of the workout, I felt myself wishing I was back in June. That I could get another shot at the summer training. Regretting the easy days and wanting to throw in more workouts. But, at this point, there's no way I can go back. I have to go full steam ahead with everything I do. So I laced up my flats and hit the ground (grass) running.
After the cool down, I went back to the locker room and took an ice bath, stretched and did core. One of the reasons I think I started to fade near the end of track season was due to me not taking care of my body. I'm now trying to do everything I can to ensure that my body is in the best condition possible. I'm not trying to say I won't be sore, that comes with the sport, I just want to be able to put my best effort in and day out. Those extra 15 minutes you take every day are going to be the difference between you and your competition. You have to be willing to go the extra mile in every aspect of your life.
Tomorrow is a recovery day. Let's keep this rolling.
I'm going to start a mile counter on this since the start of the blog.
Miles to Date - 20.
Monday, August 24, 2009
The Beginning
So day 1 of my first year running in uniform is in the books.
Today was our start of the year meeting where we're told about everything we can take and not take, how to get help from our training room staff, and various other things about being an athlete.
I think it's awesome that as a runner there's a huge support network of people who's goal is just to see you do well. I didn't really have that in high school so it's cool to see them here at Poly.
The entire returning squad minus a few showed up for the meeting including some newcomers. The girls have a lot of talent in and hopes are high for them to do well at conference. The men's team is hoping to continue their streak of conference titles and trips to nationals which will not be an easy task. I feel as though we're all up to the task and ready to go.
This summer has been comparable to an arms race. Everyone has been gearing up and ready to go. The general feeling is that no one on the top seven is safe. Runners like myself are attempting to justify that feeling.
We start our first workout tomorrow which will be 10 x 1k's on the grass field. After a terrible time running last summer, I grew to fear the grass fields. I now find myself eagerly anticipating the workout and the ability to push myself.
This summer helped me understand a lot more about my running and I feel as though I am now ready more than last year to take on the ranks of collegiate running.
The goal of this blog is to illustrate the life of a collegiate distance runner and the people involved. I hope that through my writing I can find myself more honest and understanding of the sport and that readers can have some questions answered or just be entertained.
...and here we go!
Today was our start of the year meeting where we're told about everything we can take and not take, how to get help from our training room staff, and various other things about being an athlete.
I think it's awesome that as a runner there's a huge support network of people who's goal is just to see you do well. I didn't really have that in high school so it's cool to see them here at Poly.
The entire returning squad minus a few showed up for the meeting including some newcomers. The girls have a lot of talent in and hopes are high for them to do well at conference. The men's team is hoping to continue their streak of conference titles and trips to nationals which will not be an easy task. I feel as though we're all up to the task and ready to go.
This summer has been comparable to an arms race. Everyone has been gearing up and ready to go. The general feeling is that no one on the top seven is safe. Runners like myself are attempting to justify that feeling.
We start our first workout tomorrow which will be 10 x 1k's on the grass field. After a terrible time running last summer, I grew to fear the grass fields. I now find myself eagerly anticipating the workout and the ability to push myself.
This summer helped me understand a lot more about my running and I feel as though I am now ready more than last year to take on the ranks of collegiate running.
The goal of this blog is to illustrate the life of a collegiate distance runner and the people involved. I hope that through my writing I can find myself more honest and understanding of the sport and that readers can have some questions answered or just be entertained.
...and here we go!
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