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I'll be based out of France in a few months, and the FITNESS will be REBOOTed.

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I haven't posted in a long time:

     The last few months of my last collegiate season went by in a blur. I have photos to post from it all, but I just ran out of time to record all my meals and workouts.

    Recently, I started working again in efforts to save up for a job abroad back in France. It isn't fun sometimes, and I try to reserve time in every day to pursue what I want to do, but my physical lifestyle has all but disappeared!

    I have gone to the gym a few times and done random interval workouts on the treadmill, and occasionally a power clean, front squat circuit with some calisthenics. As it is, I plan on getting back into it soon and perhaps pursuing a track career further.

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About to start work at Nordstrom again...

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Still alive, don't worry!

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Last meet of my college career is technically today...leaving at 15h30 (Twilight Meet / Night Meet) . . .

I'm running another one Sunday, but still. Emotional day.

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Oregon Twilight tomorrow . . .

I know I've dropped off my daily posts the past weeks, but I'm gearing up for summer when I plan to turn this into more of a fitness resource blog with tutorials. Track focused, of course.

Stay tuned.

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Last few speed days before end of season...

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Day 323(mo Sleep Cycle: 8 hrs

Breakfast: Mon no school, but practice and lifting…promax bar and…nothing. Low points...

Track + Lifting:

 Will be posted above. . . :)

Dinner: Wrap for lunch, but had two Italian dinners with meat and pasta and salad.

overall: Good - great track day for me today.

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Day 322(su Sleep Cycle: ~9.3 hrs, recovery:)

Breakfast: Half a promax bar...out of food in my room. Breakfast plate (the usual) hour later.

Track + Lifting: OFF...optional tempo workout but didn't go due to Easter plans.

Lunch: Same as dinner - brunch / dinner starting at 3 going until 6:45 with the fam - deliciousness...all homemade goodness. Felt good.

Stretching and rolling out tonight.

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Day 321(sat Sleep Cycle: 8 hrs

Breakfast: Mona vie, eggs and bacon and sausage after leftovers from Hotcake House (pork loin and hashbrowns and a few bites of pancake)

Track + Lifting:TRACK MEET INVITE

100m, 200m in pouring rain and cold...100 time wasn't the best, but 3rd in 1st heat

200m time almost tied for my UO Preview time despite conditions...happy...1st place.

Subway sandwich after.

Lunch: baana, KIND bar at meet...subway after meet

Dinner: Above...yeah I messed up and waited until almost midnight to eat this, too. First time in 12+ years I had gone to Wendy's / had a frosty. I didn't even buy/drive/choose it, but you NEED to eat something after a track meet.

overall: Happy and excited.

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Day 315 (sun

Lunch was turkey burger Nutri bar Cold meds Mid east plate sundayyyy Too sick for workout (300m repeats)

Day 316 (mon

low on meal points so pop tarts, nutri bar

lunch: most of a chx wrap w/ brown rice and peanut sauce before practice in class

apple in between running portion and weights

choco milk after weights

competition warm up minus a little 60m, 3x60@max.

I am sick and this was a shit show. Lifting was little better : bar warm up, power clean from knee at 150+, t-spine stretch Clean pulls up to 230lb Front squat up to 210lb, super’d w/ 2-arm sl rdl and cook bar press.

Day 317 (tu

Breakfast Tues was banan,promax during class, bento plate for break too…

Salad with chx, egg, bacin, fruit, for lunch

318: nutri, emergen-c, bento leftovers, Raspberry and banana and OJ and a big turkey sandwich before practice

custard dessert of French vanilla

Two slices of pizza late night

Dinner was loco moco (Hawaiian)

Lunch was rasberries, turkey sandwich, oj after prac

319 : half a nana upon waking, hour and half later an India chx bowl with lentils and rice and veggies. Also AJ and OJ

pre-meet: Comp. warm up.

chx wrap w/ brown rice, peanut sauce, lettuce. Spinach wrap

Lunch pad Thai.

Dinner hot cake.

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Executed well at the latest meet: 100, 200m wet, cold, and rainy... Sorry I'm a few days behind as usual - updates on the way!

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Day 313 (fri Sleep Cycle:

Breakfast: nutri-bar and apple

Track + Lifting: Can't quite recall...maybe xtrain...something at the track..

Lunch: Breakfast plate of cheese eggs, sausage, hash browns, and bacon. Simply Orange juice too. Cliff Mojo bar

Dinner: picture...

Day 314 (sa Sleep Cycle:

Breakfast: Fruit and cheese tray and oj

Feel very sick (cold) . . .

Some oatmeal with granola and sugar and almonds and a lot of fruit an hour later.

Track + Lifting: Warm up and strides and abs, light tempo

Lunch: Breakfast for lunch - omelette Cold medicine

Dinner: Dominos pizza

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Day 312 (th Sleep Cycle:

Breakfast: blueberry bar and leftover hawaiian (chx and rice)

Banana, rasberries, and a nutrigrain bar in class also simply orange during class for lunch...

Track + Lifting: SPEED LIFT and SPEED DAY

Quick warmup at a park track, competition warmup

3x150s @ 3m rest @ 17s

3x50m stride after 3-lap cooldown

LIFT: Clean pulls superset w/ power jerk, then pwr cleans, then 3-set kaiser pull, push ups, sl RDL.

Lunch: Above, ish...but choco milk after lifting and a smoothie.

Dinner: 2 again - grilled ham and cheese w/ fries and a steak scramble.

overall: A little heavy and sore from weights again, but getting speed back.

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Day 310 (tu Sleep Cycle: ~ 7

Breakfast: Senior academic catered award breakfast

Track + Lifting: RECOVERY - 30m tempo bike, then around 30m rolling, stretching, general TLC in the weight room. Wed. will be hard!

Lunch: Scholarship award lunch

Dinner: Beglain waffle with strawberries from commons along with a second dinner of meatloaf and mashed potatoes and corn.

Day 311 (wed Sleep Cycle: Don't recall, probably 8

Breakfast: cliff mojo energy bar and a few bites of promax bar.

breakfast sandwich

Track + Lifting: Tempo day

12-freakin' laps of stride straight, jog curve.

Lunch: blueberry muffin, Moroccan Chx after …smoothie after practice

Dinner: A big hawaiian plate dinner, went out to eat...

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A few of these are bs...

Running Tips:

Wear spandex shorts under your regular running shorts so you don’t chafe

Cotton socks will only lead to blisters; invest in socks designed for running.

Join your local running club—check with your local running store fitness center and/or recreation department to find one

Find a committed running partner. It is much harder to skip a run when you have someone else depending on you

Remember that- It gets easier.

Accept and appreciate the fact that not every single run can be a good one

Do not compare yourself to others. Run within yourself and for yourself first.

Even a bad run is better then no run at all

If you normally run with music try skipping it and listening to your feet to hear your pace and your gait

Don’t be discouraged if you don’t experience weight loss immediately

Start a running blog, to see your progress and set goals

Hydrate. Make it a habit to drink water throughout the day

On long runs eat something every hour—whether you feel like it or not

During longer runs if you don’t like to carry water take some cash in your pocket pouch or a shoe wallet. Run a route where there’s a corner store that you can use as a pit stop to pick up your water and maybe use the bathroom

To aid recovery the most crucial time to eat and drink is in the hour immediately after you run

Use Vaseline or BodyGlide wherever things rub. They will help prevent blisters and chafing

Do not increase your mileage more than 10 percent per week

If you are prone to shin splints and lower leg pain try running soft trails for your Training runs and save the asphalt for race day

Do not run two hard days back-to-back

Ice aches and pains immediately

Pay attention to your form. Try to run lightly to minimize impact that could lead to injury

When running don’t forget the bug spray, sunscreen and a hat- BIG TIME!

Neosporin (or another antibiotic cream) is good for chafed areas

Make sure you cut your toenails short enough so they don’t jam into your Shoes

Be careful about running on paths that force you to run consistently on a slant. It’s hard on the hips knees

Don’t stretch before a run. Warm up by walking briskly or jogging slowly for several minutes

Do not ice for more than 20 minutes at a time

For beginners, set mini goals to keep you motivated. (Can be minutes [run 5, walk 10], run between street lights then walk between street lights, run till the next bus stop, until you pass a car on the street)

Do not use the hot tub after a race. It will increase inflammation and hinder healing

Be aware of cyclists approaching you from behind and try to keep to the right. Try to pay special attention when running with music

Run facing traffic.

Never assume a car sees you

Doubleknot your shoe laces so they will not come undone when you run\

If you listen to music, put earbuds in the go inside your ear, if you are usuing the ones that sit in your ear, it will fall out

Buy yourself some actual running shoes from an actual running store because running in junk “sneakers” will destroy your feet and your legs

At first keep your runs short and slow to avoid injury and soreness so you do not quit.

If you are breathing too hard slow down or walk a bit until you feel comfortable again

Pick your route close to home (out your front door)—the more convenient it is the better chance you will have sticking with it.

Set realistic short term and long term goals

Remember Soreness one to two days after a run is normal (delayed onset muscle soreness).

There’s no shame in walking

Four laps around the local the high school track equals one mile

Vary your training routes. This will prevent boredom and prevent your body from getting acclimated

Push through rough spots by focusing on the sounds of your breath and feet touching the ground

Do abdominal breathing to get rid of side cramps

Run on trails if at all possible. It will be easier on your body and you’ll love it

Dress as if it is 10 degrees warmer than the temperature on the thermometer

Run early in the morning or later in evening to avoid mid-day heat

To keep cool in hot weather soak a bandana in cold water wring it out a bit and tie it loosely around your neck

In the winter dress in layers (coolmax or other technical clothing) and wear a headband over your running hat to cover your ears

These are SO helpful! I’ve finally started running and these tips will help me and get me more motivated! (: follow: http://health-freeak.tumblr.com/

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Day 309 (mo Sleep Cycle: ~7 hrs

Breakfast: pop tarts, vitamin water - normal breakfast plate (cheese eggs, hashbr, saus) less than hour later.

Track + Lifting: SPEED DAY

Warm up A (youtube)

Extra accels and 3-pt starts in spikes

3xMAX 45m on-cadence (rdy, set, go) with whole guys team lined up. Then 2x20m max. All from 3-pt.

I...did...TERRIBLE. Worst spd. day in memory - I just couldn't find any turnover. It was really hot, I ate too soon, I have no idea what the issue was...hopefully make it up Wednesday.

LIFTING

MAX FRONT SQUAT ROUND 2: I took a picture, but this post is already too long. Hit the trainer's goal of 3xreps at 100 kg (~220lbs).

Lunch: Small box of rasberries at 10h55, wrap during class right before practice : again, a mistake.

Dinner: Steak n' eggs with an onion hash during night class, also a choco milk

overall: Demoralized from crappy speed, but okay. Sore from another MAX lift.

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