disappionting morning run

Yesterday, marissa and I walked Busch Gardens all day, so I am counting that as my workout for the day, little whimpy I know...

I had a lot of work to do today so I wanted to get up and get my workout out of the way.  That went just fine.  I was up at 9 and running by 9:15.  The plan was to just do a quick two mile loop.  I headed out feeling fine.  It was tough but I was doing fine.  I hit the 20 min mark with over a quarter mile to go and was really disappointed.  Also had to stop and walk about 100 m, cause my breathing got out of control.  In total it took me 25 mins which is beyond sad.  I have a lot of work to do to make up for these past 3 months.  Its a good thing my competition is never more than 100 ft!

Ooops falling behind!

Sorry to anyone out there who actually pays attention to this!  I have been slacking on keeping it updated.  My workouts have not really been much or all that regular the past few days so its hard.  Last thursday, i did a nice 4 mile run.  Stoppped for just a sec at the half way point.  It was really hot so I was thankful for the rain.  Afterwards I headed inside for some lifting. Front squats and hang cleans, overall it went really well.  Friday was a busy day with 5 hours of class then a meeting at Jlab.  So I did not get a workout in.  Marissa and I had fun this weekend shopping and doing lots of homework.  It has been good to spend time with her lately!  Monday, I did the same run as thursday, this time no stops.  I was really happy with myself!  It was much cooler so that made it easier.  Just did some auxillary lower body stuff, got a lovely blister on my foot right now... Tuesday, I was back at the gym hanging with little kids.  They know me now and give me hugs and stuff, they are so cute!!!  Wednesday I wasnt feeling real well so I just did some abs and pushups in my room and called it a day.  It was nice seeing the mens soccer team kick butt though!  Today I am hoping to get  a workout in after lab.  Got a big P chem test tomorrow so we will see...

I have definitely realized this semester that there are things in my life more important than track.  While I want to be all I can be, I am not going to kill myself over workouts this semester.  Doing well in my classes, getting my service hours in and becoming involved in research are much more important right now.  I want to continue getting stronger and ready for the season, but I am not going to kill myself this semester to do it.  If that means working out a little less than others, then thats just how it goes.  However, I will be ready to rock come November!  Just doing a little priority work right now...

Life as a Pro-athlete

So with classes being done I get to spend the next two weeks or so being a professional athlete!  Which actually means I will prob be kinda bored and catch up on my tv watching!

Sunday afternoon I spent the day with Marie going through freshman rooms then watching Grease!  I was really glad we got to spend sometime together before she headed home!

Yesterday we had practice at 9 am, it was a pretty chill practice with the conference award ceremony followed by a light shake out a some approach work. Then enjoyed a day at the beach with Marissa and a wonderful dinner with her fam.  Keeping the friends and family of fellow CNU student Nick Smith in my prayers!

Today we did not practice until 12:30 because of the Newport News public school field day taking place on out track.  Today was a jump day, Coach is getting me back to a 7 step approach because that is what feels right.  It was really hot today and i am starting to feel this long season, so I lost momentum a little early!  planning to cool pool tomorrow so I can convince myself to hold on a little longer!

Finals Week

Had a nice weekend off leading into finals week.  Enjoyed the time to relax, Marissa and i got in some good shopping.  Michael and i had a good run, though I did nearly die because I could not breath after about 2.5 miles.  The results of dehydration and excess heat.  Then had a nice dinner with Michael's teammate friends.  Easter sunday was very nice, went to 8 am mass with Michael, then he came with me to Northside at 10:45, lots of church!  managed to successfully make cheesy potatoes for dinner with Kels.  According to grandma i am now successfully domesticated! not sure how I feel about that!  After a fun dinner, enjoying the successful completion of lent, came back and got to work studying.

This morning i had my toughest exam of the week, radiochem.  Went much better than expected, took a long time but overall I feel pretty well.  Had a good practice this afternoon.  Working on building my confidence for this weekend! should be big!  triple at 10 then pole vault at about 2:30.  I am currently seeded about 7th for triple so I am looking forward to the chance to compete and hopefully pick up a few points.  In the pole vault, I am seeded second behind the jumper from Penn State Behrend who hit 3.50 back in march.  She has not done took much since so it will be interesting to see!  Hopefully she does well so she can push me to some new heights!!!

Preping for my leadership exam now, then have essentially three days to get ready for physics and o chem in friday.  Everything is falling into place!

20!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yesterday I was unable to post because I was busy eating a wonderful dinner made by Michael and Marissa for my birthday!!

Practice yesterday was good.  Got some long  jump approach work in and found out that I am jumping on saturday at William and Mary.  The work out was tough.  3 sets of 4 120s with an 80 meter walk in between.  I felt pretty fast but was worn out by the end.  Then we went to the weight room for an upper body workout.

3 set of bench press, 5 at 130, 4 at 135, and 3 at 140 ( this was tough!!)
then some auxillary stuff, decided to step up my game a little
2x8 shoulder press with 30 pound weights
2x8 incline press with 30 pound weights
2x8 low rows with a 30 pound weight
2x8 lat pulls at 87.5
2x8 NRG pulls at 87.5

During practice yesterday the tightness in my hamstring came back some, so I talked to Lindsey and she had me ice and come to rehab this morning.

It felt good once I got warmed up at practice but decided to take it easy and stick to short approaches, everything went really well there!!!

Think I might be developing shin splints on the inside of my left leg too, so I need to take care of that.  Guess it is that time of the year, my legs are really getting worn down, only about a month to go! crazy!!

Did not get to lift today because of lab.  Plan to do some abs with Michael a little later!

despite my busy schedule, today was definitely a nice birthday! I can't believe I am in my 20s!!! It is crazy that a new but very exciting decade is beginning!! 

Also happy to note that housing went very well this morning! Wilson 427 here we come!