We are who we choose to be.

Today was the easiest workout we've ever had. I did 3x1000 repeats. I was supposed to go 5:16 pace. First was 4:40, Second was 5:09, and Third was 5:01. I swear the warmup and cooldown were faster than the workout! (half a mile barefoot warmup).

Today felt pretty good! I can feel myself getting better each day. I kept up with everyone the whole time. Even during the striders (I don't usually keep up with the striders) and still had energy to spare. Every day lately has been easier than the last. Even if it's more mileage or faster. I think the next step is to keep up on at least one parkway loop. (half a mile barefoot warmup). I added half a mile because of running club. I was dead after that. It's amazing how fast some of these girls are! Holt ran 7:11, Hill ran 7:13, and there were many other good times like this. And they are only in 5th and 6th grade! I see Pine View having a very good girls team in the future

Today was so hard. We did the 30/30 workout today with a mile warm/cool. I was supposed to hit 127 meters in 30 seconds as many times as I can up to 40. I made it the second (to Brianna) most times with 36 times. Last week I made it 38, but today was more strict with the jog the cool down. I kept telling myself "this is gonna be the last one", "I can't make it anymore, I'll give up after this one", and "Brianna! Why don't you give up and give me my glory?!" Haha! Okay not the last one... But it was really tough and I tried my very best. I'm pretty proud of today's performance from me.  (half mile barefoot warmup)

Today we held an unofficial practice and did a hilly run down into Hell's Hole. We told everybody that we were doing one, but only about 15 people (if that) showed up. My legs were dying the whole time. Jake, Andrew, and I were the only level 2 guys there today amd we took it a little slower on the way back. I hope tomorrow we take it a little easier. Not that today was hard. It was just a little painful. (half a mile barefoot warmup).

Went on a 7 miler with the guys today. Not very many people showed up. I think on the way there, it was me, Andrew, Jake, Jake, Byron, Abel, Krenshaw, Matt. Me, Andrew, Jake, and Jake went 7 and we took it a good pace on the way back. It was pretty tough to go this far for me, but I'm just glad I could keep up! (half a mile barefoot warmup)

Ran on my own today for a total of 4 miles. My legs were really hurting the whole time and I just wasn't really enjoying it. Overall, it was a pretty easy-paced, painful run.