Bradyn Poulsen's Running Log

Hell Hole - 3 mi

It was nice to start running again. I was a little rusty starting back up, but i was able to finish with a steady-ish pace.

23 minutes (7:49 pace) - Detailed Entry

Barefoot 9 Laps  - 3.12 mi

It was really nice to run on the grass (it would have been better if the sprinkler didn't decide to say hi). Afterwards Summer Running Club was fun, but i got quite sore from sprinting.

23:00 (7:31 pace ) - Detailed Entry

Cheveron  - 3.08 mi

Today we headed under the freeway bridge (on parkway) and ran towards Chevron on that road north of the freeway. Today my Garmin Training program crashed on my computer and re-installing it isn't fixing it. The hill really kicked my butt, but it was still fun. I am really looking forward to this next year :)

unknown time & pace - Detailed Entry

Dirt Road  - 2.55 mi

Today we just went up the road that goes under the bridge. It eventually turns into a dirt road. We went to the peak of the hill. Today when I hit the hill, I felt like crap when I really started to die down. Being up until 12:30 or maybe even 1 really kicked my butt. Time for 10:30 or maybe even 10 bedtime to improve my energy

 20:00 (7:52 pace)  - Detailed Entry

Cheveron  - 4 mi

We actually went past the Cheveron today. It was pretty cool getting back up to mileage. I'm really starting to feel any shortage of sleep or water. My newest goal is to break the habit of late nights. I started to die down towards the end of my run.

31:00 (7:46 pace) - Detailed Entry

Dirt Mile 2 Laps - 4.04 mi

Today we ran to a dirt road-type place and made a little track about 1 mile loop. I did 2 of those and then i had an extra lap when i got back @ Wash Elem to finish my 4 miles.

30:00 (7:27 pace) - Detailed Entry

Barefoot 9 Laps - 3.41 mi

Today we just did some grass running down on the 'open' field. It felt pretty good. I always love these runs and they feel so good. I got a little more sleep than most nights last night. @ bed by 11p

28:00 (8:10 pace) - Detailed Entry

Coral Canyon Hill Dirt Trail - 4 mi

Today went quite smoothly, besides our off-road detour. I didn't go as fast of pace average since I was running with Taylor B and one of our new Freshies. I ended up getting like a 10:27 pace or something, not very good for competing for a Varsity spot. If I don't get Varsity, atleast I'll get top JV. I'm pretty excited for the upcoming season.

41:00 (10:26 pace) - Detailed Entry

Turtle Hill - 4 mi

Today was really nice. I have started running with Taylor S. Although my times might be slowing just a little, I really feel better because I'm still able to challenge myself, but I feel like I'm doing better at avoiding injury.

33:00 (8:14 pace) - Detailed Entry

Washington Parkway - 4.1 mi

Today was a WAY fun run. I've always loved the Washington Pkwy! I felt really nice, a really minor cramp here and there, but for the most part GREAT.

35:00 (8:27 pace) - Detailed Entry

Dirt Mile (3 Laps) - 5 mi

Today's dirt mile running was fun. Me and Shakes kept a good pace and we didn't let our times slip too far as we kept going.
Lap 1: 08:03
Lap 2: 08:06
Lap 3: 07:43

42:00 (8:22 pace) - Detailed Entry

Barefoot (3 Laps) - 3 mi

Today's barefoot run went great. It was quite nice to be able to have a nice, easy-ish run. It was kinda hard during warm-ups because my feet are all cut up from the swimming party, but I was able to avoid that with my lovely socks. They kept pretty wet, but on the bright side: if I ever got stranded on one of my laps on the grass and was dying of thirst, I could just ring the water out of my socks.

24:00 (7:53 pace) - Detailed Entry

Middleton Park - Stairway to Heaven - 4.09 mi

Today was one of the hardest runs I've done this entire training. There's a high-grade hill at the very start that kills off your energy; then after that there seemed to be a slight up-climb until a little before the turn around. I started to cramp up, which I'm not sure if its because of cereal or not. I've eaten cereal before and I've always felt better. I did a posture reset every-now-&-then to help stretch out my core.

33:00 (8:01 pace) - Detailed Entry

2450 East Park Game Day

Today we did a big game day @ the park. It was really fun and I got lots of exercise with volleyball and ultimate frisbee. The distances are estimated. We had a nice crowd that made it a blast. By far one of my favorite methods of exercise (besides barefoot running : ])

Midnight Run w/ Shakespear - 4.41 mi

After the stake dance, me and Taylor Shakespear decided we were gonna get our run in. So he dropped me off first and I met him @ his house when I was ready and we did a mid-night run. I had the biggest stomach cramp in the world. It stuck with me the entire run, but I managed to keep going.

Hell Hole - 4mi

Today's run was really fun. I loved going into the hell hole canyon, but I hated the hill back out. I swear I must have slept on the way back or something! It felt like I got more energy back than what I used once I got that crap thing they call a hill! Today I woke up a little earlier to eat so the food had a little more time to settle. I was pretty excited about staying with the top 10-ish group today. I felt a little more accomplished.

*time: unknown* - dailymile Entry

Dirt Mile - 5mi

Today's dirt miles felt really good. It was nice getting back into running with the top group. My times really seemed to REALLY improve. I starting feeling a little gutsy and micro-cramped on the last mile lap, but other than that I felt absolutely great. It was really cool hearing coach talk about how most of the returning boys are running together in the front group. It really made me feel a little more noticed than just another kid that's running.
Lap 1 - 7:18.74
Lap 2 - 6:57.43
Lap 3 - 6:58.18

36:17 (7:15 pace) - Detailed Entry

Cheveron - Green Springs with Striders - 4mi

Today's workout was HARD. It sure got me breathing nice a deep. I started to have a slight cramp through-out random times in the run. Striders were cool, but tiring as well. Probably one of my harder days.

38:00 (7:36 pace) *Run and Striders both added in time*

Seminary - 4mi

Just rode my bike to Summer Seminary and back. It was kinda cool getting some cross-training in.

Washington Parkway Reverse

Today I was really worried about running because I wasn't able to run while in San Diego. I ran with Makayla and I felt that I didn't stress myself. I also played a GREAT game of football. I really love long distance, I always got myself calm and easy-breathing in about 2 deep breaths. I feel ready to get back to running with top boys.

29:00 (9:28 pace)

Cheveron-Green Springs Loop - 4.04 mi

Today's run was really nice. It wasn't on my SUPER hard difficulty level. Ran with Shakes, Zac W, and Freshie. Was fun

34:00 (8:22 pace) - Detailed Report

Slow Jog w/ Jake H - 3.05 mi

Jake texted me a little bit ago and asked if I would like to go on a run with him. It was fun and REALLY laid back.

33:00 (10:57 pace) - Detailed Report

Seminary - 4mi

Just rode my bike to the high school and back for Summer Seminary. I missed Morning Practice, so it was kinda nice to get some form of a workout in.

Detailed Report

Barefoot 3 Laps - 3.19 mi

I ran with the top boys. It always feels cool to keep up there with them. Was pretty well zoned out the entire time while I was thinking about my date today. I'm feeling kinda bad about missing tomorrow after missing most of last week, but I'll be back running on Tuesday. I'll try to get a run in on Monday though.

23:00 (07:07 pace) - Detailed Report

Running Club Pacing Mile - 1.01 mi

I ran with the 5+ boys and girls as a pace to some Running Club returns. I'm pretty impressed with them when we were going 7:30 pace most of the time and picked it up to beat 5 minutes in the last half of the final lap. Its cool to know I can beat 7 minute mile without even trying anymore. My next goal is beating 5.

06:54 (06:51 pace) - Detailed Report