Kilometer Killer

AM over 1:29:14; 7:59 pace

Really, really good long run for me. We did Suicidal Tendencies out in Santa Clara. I had only done the trail one other time before this, and I ran it much better this time around. The overall pace was pretty quick, I thought, for a trail run. We just kept pushing right along. Overall, good day to run. 

My running hasn't been at it's potential as of late, and I'm realizing that that can definitely be traced back to my enormous lack of blogging. There are other things for sure and even bigger things that are having an effect, but this needs to be more of a priority; it's a way for me to hold myself accountable every single day. At renegade camp, we all committed to the goals knowing that it would affect every part of our life. For my team, I need to take this moment of recommitment to do everything right; workouts, blogging, sleep, drinking water, eating properly, stretching and representing the team in everything I do. I'm sorry, brothers, for dropping the ball. It won't happen again. But next time, call me out. I need the help. 

AM over 15:13; 7:36 pace

PM Dixie All-Comers

Good session of weights to start of the day, although I failed to get my thrusts in. Coach decided to have me race this afternoon in Bloomington Hills. 

Going into the race, I was unnecessarily nervous; I felt like throwing up. I raced anyway. I don't know what it is, but racing ain't what it used to be for me. None of my races have felt very good at all since the time trial. I'm really really trying to tell myself that I'm putting in the time and work for it to pay off on the course, but it just hasn't yet. It's really frustrating, but perhaps this is just one of those trials for me that I need to endure and trust in God's timing. Coach Robs said something to me after the race that helped quite a bit. He told me to stop focusing on what I need to be for the team, and remember the things that I already bring to the team that makes us better. I'll give that a try for the next little bit. Congrats to Scottie for another killer race! He is the gutsiest guy I know and we all need to learn from him. Keep working hard, Scott! 

I think I'm gonna go into Murray a little pissed off instead of nervous. That'll help me go for every moment that there's a chance for doubt. 

Weights- Squat 3x5 of 265; Bench 3x5 of 115; Deadlift 3x5 of 195

AM over 20:00; 7:28 pace

PM over 51:33; 7:26 pace; 6x striders 

Morning was chill and 5 minutes less than usual. I had a youth council meeting at 5, so I had to take the lower end of the minutes. It was a decent green springs run, a little slow for the fast nature of the route. Got 100% on my Medical Anatomy & Physiology test today. Great day to be a Panther 

AM over 15:00; 7:27 pace 

PM over 55:00; 7:40 pace; 4x200

Weights was rough today because the girls basketball team decided to hop in the weight room with us. Shout out to Corbin for taking Coach B's crap and dropping the squat bar. The afternoon run was way dope. We made our way to the Washington Parks Department and meandered around up there. I found a soccer ball there and we kicked it on the rest of our run. Alex even took it with him on his 200's. It was a pretty good bonding run. Excited to race tomorrow!!

Weights- Squat 3x5 of 265; Bench 3x5 of 115; Thrust 3x5 of 115; Deadlift 3x5 of 155

AM over 20:00; 7:17 pace

PM Murray Invitational 

I had a good race. I was hungry and a little pissed like I said I would be. It really paid off; I was feeling really good and constantly attacking. My finish although wasn't what it has been. I just need to connect the different phases of racing. 

I'm gonna carry on the success into Hurricane and send a message. 

AM over 1:10:25; 7:24 pace; 2, 1, 3, 2, 1, 2 min pickups w/5 min recovery 

Pretty nice workout on the State course. It wasn't too tough, but I think it was a good workout for me. It was really great to be out there with my bros. It got me thinking a lot. 

It goes around the rocks.