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

Games @ the Park

Just played around with my nieces and nephews at the park next to their home. Although I didn't get any run milage in, it felt good to get some exercise.

Grapevine - 4.97mi

Today was pretty fun. I was SUPER tired from last night. Me and Shakes turned around right when our Garmins said 2.5 instead of following coach to however much farther they went. Got a major cramp on the way back. I felt like such a heel-striker

42:00 (8:28 pace) - Detailed Report

Menchie's - 6.50mi Cycling

This was super fun. I had a blast going on a bike ride. I think I'll start riding more often. Me and Shakes met Summer at Menchie's and we got some free ice cream. Me and Shakes want to do a 30-mile ride to Hurricane, close to Toquerville

19mph pace - Detailed Report

Cheveron - Green Springs - 6.00mi

Today I felt like crap. I'm actually not sure why I do... I woke up drank some water and a glass of milk. I prevented my heel-striking better today. We got pretty slow, but we stopped by the radio station so manuele could break the world record for using the bathroom the longest. That was like 1/3 of our time. My watch died today, so i don't have exact stats

*watch died, unknown times* (abt 10:00 pace) - Detailed Entry

Del Taco - Hart's - 5.20mi

I got bored today so I decided to ride my bike to Del Taco and get some food and each with my dad during his break. I love riding my bike around; only if I loved swim-racing - then I could get a sprint triathlon in. Didn't get my ride to Seminary in, so this was a nice replacement.

abt 16mph pace - Detailed Entry

Barefoot 12 Laps - 3.81 mi

Ran with coach and some of the other 'top' boys. It felt a little more towards the annoying side with 12 laps, but I still enjoyed it more than I usually enjoy regular running. Its slowly beginning to get hotter in the morning.

34:00 (8:50 pace) - Detailed Report

Pine View Park Loop - 5.07 mi

Had to end up calling like 5 people to finally find a ride to practice but I'm glad that I was able to go. It felt really good to keep with Coach and just have fun with jokes and such stuff that made the time go by much faster.

38:00 (7:26 pace) - Detailed Report

Hell Hole w/ Striders - 7.58mi

The run started out wonderful. I hit the turn around point and was able to go for about a mile then the cramps started to kick on and off. I died on the hill and had to take a quick breather at the top of the hill and I saw byron right behind me, so i just waited for him to finish with. i was really sore throughout today... A extremely hot shower got rid of most of the aching though

63:00 (8:19 pace) - Detailed Report

Running Center - Wells Fargo Mall Drive - 4.80 mi

Just rode up the Running Center. Talked to Steve about possibly working for him on his website/computers. I ran over to Wells Fargo to make a deposit, grabbed some Arby's then I was on my way home.

*Unknown Time/Pace* - Detailed Report

Dirt Mile 3 Laps - 4.97 mi

Today's Dirt Miles felt alot better than most. I had some great averages for my laps and I'm very happy with the performance. I didn't allow myself to fall to far behind the varsity boys. I improved my time every lap!!
Lap 1: 7:31
Lap 2: 7:18
Lap 3: 7:12

38:00 (7:38 pace) - Detailed Report

We just did a quick run to Arctic Circle and back real quick before weights. I feel a lot better with weights this year than I did last XC season. I'm not having 1/3 of the trouble with benching like i use to. 2pm, was quite hot!

23:00 (7:43 pace) - Detailed Report

Running Center, Walmart, PVHS, Harts, Home (Cycling) - 7.52 mi

It always feels nice to ride my bike. I love using it as my main transportation, but it suck to how limited i am. I iced my knee just before i left on my ride because it was bugging me, which really helped. After weights and such, me and shakes went to Harts and had some Chocolate Milk.

*unknown time/pace* - Detailed Report

Turtle Creek - 3mi

I just felt soo bad from the past few days that I couldn't do very far. My knees just killed, probably from the bike riding.

28:00 (9:11 pace)

Seminary, Home - 4mi

Was a little late for seminary, but got there soon enough. It was great

*unkown*

Barefoot 9 Laps - 3.05 mi

Today was excellent compared to yesterday, my knee had a slight pain in the beginning, but basically went away after warm-ups

25:00 (8:06 pace)

Sunset Blvd - 5.02mi

Today was great. Felt a little tired to start, but I liked it. Love being there. There was a nice freshman race with most of the other lvl 2 s.

38:00 (7:32 pace)

Arctic Circle - 3mi

Today's after-noon run was EXCELLENT. went very smoothly and weights afterward (which were cardios instead of lifting) was a good workout

24:00 (7:49 pace)

Saturday Run - 3.52mi

Got up and decided to finally do a Saturday run. I was just guessing on my loop because my distance meter on my watch went whack when I switched the setting to see what time it was. I used one of my new pairs of shoes. It felt extremely weird because they are feather light compared to my old ones. Now I just need to get into the habit of switching between these 2 new pair.

26:45 (7:35 pace)

Sand Hollow Aquatic Center - 15.4mi

I rode my bike to hang out with some AWESOME friends at the Sand Hollow Aquatic Center. Then afterwards rode my bike home.

60:00 (15.4mph pace) - dailymile

Night Games @2450 E

Tonight was an intense night of games.

Radio Tower Run - 4.04mi

My knees really killed after the hill. Wasn't my best day of running, but I was glad I made it. It was a cool sight to see at the top across the valley.

*unknown time/pace* - dailymile