Training Log Archive: Jan Erik Naess

lunges and stretching before hand
2-3mi warm up
stretching and putting on spikes
6x100m strides
race time

Sectionals race today
We placed 3rd overall which was a huge win for us, only a few points behind 2nd place which means that we have a change at trophying for state.

Top 5 individuals on our team took places: 6,14,21,23,26

Our goal was to have 5 within top 25 so we pretty much hit it, I was 26th :)

There were a few factors which contributed to me not racing as well as I could have which I am going to try and fix for next week at State:
1. I didn't devote enough time the nights before to visualize the race. I had done some which did help, but I needed about double or triple the amount that I had done. This would have helped me run more naturally and think less, which would have let me run more freely (50% up to par)
2. I didn't have my caffeine gu before the race. I had forgotten it and ended up just having a small sip of coffee. I won't let that happen again (30% up to par)
3. The start was really chaotic with spectators walking around and cheering where we were suppose to warmup so I struggled to focus in. Still got most of my focus in but it wasn't at the point where I was in my bubble (60%)
4. It was a hot and muggy day, polar opposite of what I like to run in. I worked hard at convincing myself to enjoy it and that I have had lots of good workouts in that kind of weather. There wasn't much I could've done to change that though. (90% on par, 50% versus a nice cool day)

I did have quiet a few good moments too though, several times I lost focus or started to think negatively and I quickly caught myself and forced some positive thoughts into my head. Going into the last mile I was pretty gasses, but my teammates reminded me to "keep pressing" (which was what I had asked them to say) and that reengaged my mind and helped A LOT. Lastly, I had a really strong finish, 200m to the line I started to just let myself go and 30m to it I really ran. Looking onto next week, I want to let myself go a little bit sooner because it felt a lot easier to release my energy than try to hold it until the time was right. I will aim for 300m next week.

C • Vroom vroom 4

plus some stretching

good amount of stretching before
35min jog
4x200m at a relaxed pace
hurdle mobility

Nice recovery run, definitely feeling fast and light on me feet. Looking forward to seeing what I can do at sectionals on Saturday!

1x300m
6x100m
core
stretching

Good amount of stretching to warm up
2 mi jog
6x100m strides

6x800m w/ 2min rest
2:23, 2:27, 2:26, 2:27, 2:29, 2:18

*this was in rain where I couldn't even open your eyes while running

Went inside to cool down, also did core and stretching

Jogging + 10x8sec Hills

So today my friend who is our top runner, and I were talking, getting mentally prepared for the races, talking about what we could do for the others, and what we needed to do for ourselves to prepare for the two upcoming races. We were also running at what our recovery pace is so it was slower than the other group who's pace gets pushed by our coach (oh the irony)

So afterwards my coach comes up to me and has a talk with me about how I'm not being dedicated enough and creating the right atmosphere for the team because I was running alone on a recovery day. *They run way too fast. And that just ticked off and reminded me why I haven't enjoyed running with our team... He even criticized me for taking extra time out of my day before and after practice for when I do my stretching. Our team doesn't do anything. His response to me saying that it helps me get ready for the run and makes it so that I can get everything out of it was. "You need to be willing to make sacrifices for the team, and sometimes you might not have all of that time to prepare for a race." Well lucky for me I have a shorter warm up plan, but why on earth would I compromise my workout and what I can get out of it to show dedication??

I understand the point where he wants us to run as a team in recoveries, but a guy dropped off because it was too fast, two guys ran a different route, and another two didn't run with them because they do lower millage. We get the team bonding in the workouts that actually mean things, when we push hard together, and out of practice, when you help each other stretch, and do other social things together. A recovery is to recover and individualize to get the most out of it.

Emotion Before: Excited, motivated, and focused
Emotion After: Annoyed, not wanting to do well for them, feeling pretty disrespected

I'm still going to work on doing my best but he just cut off my dedication to the team, which for the first time ever, was actually pretty decent. So, it's back to not enjoying my practices, running at the back of the pack, and being silent the entire time. #Hoppla

Will still try for my goals this upcoming weekend, the coarse is awesome with 1km ever 1.5mi through the woods, and I'm going to continue work on getting into the zone and controlling myself for and during the race.

C • XC coaches with football attitudes 22

Just uploaded my JV Conference Race from last weekend onto youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZ6uB-WCQ58

Nice and easy jog. Good amount of stretching before and after :)

Yikes, rough first control