C Mantz Run

Good, short workout today. Warmed up 1.25 with Rachel, Coach, and Ethan. Rachel was sweet enough to do today's workout with me. It was 2 sets of 200 @ r, 400 @ tempo, and 200 @ f. The first set was really good. I started with Ethan, making my start way too fast. Halfway through the 400, coach started with me, and finished. Rachel was on my tail the whole time. The splits were 36, 1:25, and 37. My total time was a 2:39 which is 5 seconds slower than my 800 pr, lol. Took a long recovey. Did 400 easy, got a drink, stretched. Finally did the last set. I focused more on hitting the tempo. Felt really good until the last 200. Didn't mentally get to sprinting until the last 100. Rachel was in front the whole time, and didn't catch her. Splits were 38, 1:26, 38. All of my tempo was supposed to be a 1:35, so it was WAY to fast. My legs and stomach really felt the second set after I finished. Then we cooled down a mile nice and slow.

Super quick workout, but felt really good. Warmed up 1.25 with Rachel. 2x800 @ tempo with 1 minute recovery in between. The splits were 2:50 and 2:49. The first lap was always way too fast, like race or i pace, but the second lap was on pretty well for both of them. Was supposed to hit a 3:10, so they were both way too fast. At the last 50, Rachel was always ahead of me, so I'd try to pass her, and we'd both speed up. After the second, my thighs could feel it, but going fast just felt easy. It was nice having Rachel there to push me. Cooled down another 1.25. During the cool down my legs were pretty tired, but they'll be fresh by the weekend.

Didn't go to a single full class except track because I took my ap stats test the first half of the day, then got drug tested during 4th hour. It was a really quick workout 2 sets of 15 seconds on, 15 off 5 times. It was a super hot day. Rachel and I warmed up on the lower canal past Sunrise, the took a left towards sv starting the first set. It was mentally easy, but physically hard. Turned around at sv, then jogged over to church run. Did the second set at the start of church run. It was physically easier, but mentally tougher. Cooled down where we warmed up. Behind sunrise we passed Connor and Ethan. Some kids were playig redrover, but when they saw the guys they told em to put their shirts on. I'm glad they straight up told em how it is. Rachel and I died of laughter. Finished to 3.5 at about 8:03 overall pace. My legs are a little tired, but I'm ready to race!

Last premeet of the season. Went on tree of life with Kelsee and Rachel. Came back on lower canal, then went up on the road for our course. Did a bunch of strides to feel everything out. Feeling ready to race. Jogged around the track to round out mileage.

Really happy about today. Got a good nights sleep and both physically and mentally was ready. Warmed up about 1.5 and everything felt good. I was so pumped to finally run the mile on this track. Had multiple good game-plans in mind. When we went into the bull-pen, I still wasn't really nervous, just ready. I was seeded 19th, but that didn't even get to me, all I cared about was time. One thing I focused on was the fact that it was just another race, because state always seems to be the race I think too much about. The few strides we did I felt a little off, but I was just getting a feel for the track. We were on the start line and I was so happy to be there, I couldn't stop smiling! The first start was a false start, and the next minute was pretty nerve-racking. The second start was much better, and we were off. I was in the back, but knowing it would be fast, I just relaxed. The first lap was fast, but the pack I was with was pretty tight. The second lap was comfortable, I think this was when the first group broke off, but I was just behind the second.  500m left was when the race truly started.  A group pulled away and I passed the behind girls to catch them.  I should've stayed in the middle of this pack, because the rest of the last lap consisted of me trying to catch just them.  I felt amazing, though. With 300 to go I really pushed. I don't remember much, but on the last 100m we were all hauling, and it felt good. I was trying to pass some girls, but never caught them.  We were all really close. Finished with a 4 second pr. Really happy and grateful after the race. Everybody did amazing, and it was so much fun. 

Cooled down a mile, then watched the boys race. After a while, I went with a bunch of hobby joggers for a cool down that was plenty longer than expected.  It was still a blast. Most of the guys turned around after a mile out, but Brielle and I went another half mile. She didn't have on shoes, so the two of us turned around. The whole day was a party. Watching all the people race was even more fun, because they all did so well.

This was a good end to the season.  My stomach wasn't feeling the best when I woke up, possibly from having dinner around 10:00.  Only got around 5 and a half hours of sleep, too. I was happy to make it in the 3200, but I didn't feel as ready as the mile. Calves were sore from yesterday. Warmed up 1.5 miles, like yesterday.  I was really worried because I didn't see many girls warming up for the 2 mile. I shouldn't have let that get to me, but it did make me change up my normal warm-up routine. When I did my stretches, my foot wasn't feeling too good. I mostly ignored it, which was maybe the best thing.  I didn't want to focus on it instead of racing.  I grabbed my spikes, but ran back (a little last minute) and got my flats instead.  It was a little chillier, but not too bad. When we walked onto the track, it started to rain lightly. The start was pretty clean. I felt amazing the entire first mile.  I was so tight in the pack, my shins did get kicked multiple times, but never too hard and never got spiked. The first lap was slower than I had expected. I just kinda went with the lead 6 girls.  They were all really fast, but I stuck with them, and felt physically good. The third lap started to hurt, but I just kept going with them. While we were racing, the song Stressed Out by 21 Pilots was playing and I was just jamming out like a workout. The first mile was a 5:30.  That was when I got dropped hard.  The girls who I was with were all going for a negative split. I just kept pushing. I knew to push the laps 5 and 6, but my legs were tired.  I just kept running. Not sure when, but two AF girls caught me and I stuck with them for a while.  They dropped me during lap 7, and I just pushed. On the last lap, I had to hit under 1:20 to pr.  I pushed, but my legs wouldn't go much faster.  On the last 200 I passed a girl, but she passed me right before the finish. Finished around the time I did at the Davis Invitational which is my third fastest time. I'm still pretty happy about it.  My foot hurt after I finished. The rain got a little heavier. Glad to finish the season well. I had no motivation to do a cool down. Coach gave me 3 reasons why I didn't have to, so I didn't. My calves did end up tightening up, but it's okay; good thing I'm taking a break. I am so ready for a good break to let my whole body heal, relax, and be ready for summer training.

Had a blast hanging out with everybody. So many people did awesome in their races, which were so much fun watching. This season had it's ups and downs, but it has really strengthened me. I'm grateful for the help and support from coaches, friends, and parents. It was weird this year without Conner, but he was still helpful and motivating through email. I can't wait to see what happens next year.