AM: today was the annual SUU 5k. I woke up had breakfast got packed, got prepared for the race and we headed up to the top of Cedar mountain for the race. This is a pretty tough course of rolling hills the whole way and some good uphills at about 10,000 feet in elevation on dirt road (all runs this week on dirt roads). Did a 1.5 mile warmup with the guys and some strides, and put on the flats and was ready for the race and the record. The race started and i went out hard with Josh to see how long he could hang and me too. Josh broke off at .5 mile into it and i kept going and never saw anyone again. Took off and held a great pace the whole time and felt stronger than i have ever felt before in a 5k. It was amazing and my training is definately paying off. Ran the whole race pretty hard and still had alot of gas at the end beating the rest of the guys by 1 minute of more. The only thing that stunk for this race was that i missed the Camp record by 4 seconds. I pushed it in and thought i would be close or even get it, but was just a little off and had know one to push me in to get it. Great race though A thing to compare too is that the kid that has the record was from California and went to Footlocker Nationals and got a full ride to Cal State Fullerton. Also he had Adam Mcdonald that ran the race with him so had someone to push him. Man i am excited on what is to come for me. I am running as fast as this kid and feel really strong so i think i have a great shot at a state title and a shot to go to footlocker nationals if i keep it up. I am going to stay smart and taper a little during season to be fresh for the key races and train through the little races. This is going to be a great Senior Year. 2 mile cool down. And what a great Olympic Ceremony, i love the Olympics and they are finally here. I can see myself there someday when i watch them. Oh yea, camp is over now and the coaches were stunned at my performances they are very interested in me and want me to run Steeple or 5k and 10k for them. They are very interested in picking me up i think. A great camp this was. (Stratus 2.1: 141.9) | 