We're checking in again with Sam Peterman, a senior in Section 6. She'll be blogging for use all season long, letting us know the ins and outs of training and competition.
Catch up with all prior entries here
Monday October 10, 2016:
Today was our last day in Disney, and we ended our adventurous trip with a 40 minute run. We took this run more on the easy side because the next day we are running at a challenging dual meet. It was a great run, my legs felt nice and fresh. I am definitely going to miss the hot and sunny weather!
Tuesday October 11, 2016:
It was our last dual meet of the season! It was actually a tri-meet as my team ran against two different schools. I ran a good race today, finishing the 5k in 18:58. I was very happy with how I ran because this season hasn't exactly been going how I have hoped, and this reassured me that all of the training is falling into place. I know that this time isn't ground breaking, but I ran this race primarily by myself, less than 24 hours after I stepped of the plane from Disney. With that being said, it made me feel a little better about everything. We also won against both schools at this tri-meet, which means we ended this season undefeated. The girl's Sweet Home XC team has been undefeated for 5 years, and I was able to take part of it for my whole four years. This made me feel proud of what the team has done, we have all come together and worked hard to achieve this goal.
Wednesday October 12, 2016:
Today I had a recovery/easy hour run. My body wasn't too beat up from the meet yesterday, so this run was great! I ran with a few other guys on the team, and we ran on the "pipeline" which is basically a straight trail the follows a pipeline. I like running on this because it is an out and back run, we run out for 30 minutes and then back for 30 minutes. I also like that most of it is on a trail, it is a great place to run a recovery run.
Thursday October 13, 2016:
I had a workout today, which was supposed to be 10x300. I only got through 7 of them, because my hip fell out of alignment and from my back down to my hamstring was in extreme pain. I was frustrated that my hip keeps on falling out of place, it is affecting my training. Thankfully, I had a chiropractor appointment after practice and I got my hips readjusted.
Friday October 14, 2016:
Today I had a 40 minute run again. The purpose of it was to go little bit easy because of the practice yesterday and we have a meet tomorrow. My hip and back felt good as new today, I am very happy that I was able to get it readjusted so I can feel normal again.
Saturday October 15, 2016:
Today was meet day. Going into this meet, I was excited to see how I would preform with these competitors. I really wanted to run a good time. Well, today did not go my way. The NCS set in pretty early on in the race, and it went downhill from there. I was very upset and frustrated that this race, along with most races this season are not going well. I'm not going to lie, so far this season I have not run an outstanding 5k. I have worked so hard this season, and I believe I am in the best shape of my life, but the results are not showing it. That is the most frustrating part. But, I know since I have put in the time and effort that eventually the results will show, and a race will fall into place. I have to keep on trying and trust my training.
Sunday October 16, 2016:
I had a day off today since I ran a longer cool down yesterday. I followed my 24 hour rule, which is that I can allow myself to dwell and be upset about a race for 24 hours since the race, then I need to let it go, learn from it, and move on.
Total Miles: 34.06 miles
This week's lesson: Keep moving forward. With the disappointing results on Saturday, I felt frustrated with everything this season, but I reminded myself that I am strong and I am capable of running a great race. I have to continue training to the best of my abilities, and trust myself and everything I am doing. I turned what happened at the meet into hunger. I am hungry for an exceptional race. I am motivated. I have to remember to keep myself mentally strong, and to never give up.