October 11th

Took yesterday off, we stayed at Kelly's house previous night. Unfortunately Kelly got shinsplints so she could not run with us. Matt, Liz, Travis, and Abby went for a job at a nearby quarry. Temps were in the 80's, yikes! We only went a little ways before turning back. I'm really pumped for tomorrow and just need it to come already. What is up with these temps though?

Total Distance: 1.8 miles

October 9th

I felt really good for this run, I started the run very hard and was able to finish strong. I ran the Vitesse loop and pushed the pace from start to finish. I felt very fast, I'm guessing somewhere around 6 minute miles. I just gotta remember to pace myself this weekend

total Distance: 4.4 miles

October 8th

Okay, we're really close to race day. I met up with Justin and we left our apartment for a 4 mile jog. We started off a little quick, but slowed down as run went on. Very boring loop, I really gotta stop doing it. 1 mile straight x 4 is not too much fun. I need to get back to the trails! I felt a little winded on the way back, but think that things will work out well for Chicago. Also, right knee gave out a bit as I ran past Heartland. I don't think that I can run without pain. Honestly, wtf. Oh well, everything will work out for Chicago, I guarantee it!

Total Distance: 4.25 miles

October 7th

I woke up early and met up with everybody on quad @ 6am. The bike ride was pretty chilly, but once we started running it was alright. The guys ran together and first, but soon afterwards Dustin and I pulled ahead of everyone. At 15 minutes(Washington St), we turned around and started pushing the other way. We pulled way ahead of everyone else, but could not catch the girls. Ran negative split for sure, but not sure of how much time it took.

Total Distance: 4.5 miles

October 5th

I've been a little worried about pacing, so I decided to take off for an 11-miler and see how things went. Ran to south end of trail and back to apt. Started decent pace and gradually got faster, but temps were somewhat warm and by the time I got back to campus, i was pretty beat. I reached a hill on Gregory and had to walk the rest of the way in. Right IT was bothering me a bit from that so decided against running the rest of the way in. A little disheartening, considering the race is so close.

Total Distance: 9 miles

October 4th

Met w/Matt, Travis, & Nick to do a couple miles. Started off with right IT pain, pretty nervous so I stopped 1 1/2 miles into it. Waited for Nick to come back and then ran the rest of the way in with him. Please go away IT pain!!

Total Distance: 3 miles

October 3rd

Met w/Matt over at Shauna's. Started off feeling really tired! But was able to pick up pace as we went along. We ran to the end of the trail and then ran through the field and to Linden. Turned around and finally got in a rhythm. Matt & I split before Willow, but I kept up the pace. Came to ab workout pretty sweaty.

Total Distance: 8.2 miles

October 2nd

I got the trainers today and had to try them out. I took off from the start and felt pretty good the entire way. I ran the Vitesse loop from my car, maybe ran a little too hard, but still felt decent.

Total Distance: 4.6 miles

October 1st

Tried running today, but IT pain stopped me after about a quarter mile. A little nervous now, hopefully I did not overdo it and hurt something that shouldn't hurt. . .

September 30th

Track workout today. I was planning on doing maybe 4 mile repeats at 6 minute pace. Got to track and Justin talked me into doing 8.

Mile warmup
First one was at 5:45 and the rest were all around 5:55. Jon, Travis, and Matt all left early. Right IT pain at the end.
Mile cooldown

Total Distance: 12 miles