Oct. 26

Today we did a 3.39 mile circle run. We ran it in 30 minutes and 16 seconds, or an average of 8 minutes and 54 seconds a mile. This is faster than we have been running distance routes in the past. Despite the slightly quicker pace, I didn't have too much trouble keeping up with the group and actually quite enjoyed this run.

Oct. 24

Today we went back to the route that we had attempted to run last week but ended up getting lost and running almost a mile more than intended. This time we did the route backwards. I think we actually figured it out and ran the correct route. We ran 2.93 miles in 26 minutes and 26 seconds.

Oct. 22

Today we started with a 15 minute warm-up jog. We finished our warm-up at the track where we ran a timed mile. My mile time was 7:40. I haven't run a timed mile since my sophomore year of high-school, but this was a pretty good time compared to what I used to get in gym class. We finished class with a short cool-down jog.

Oct. 19

Today we did a tempo run. We did 2 intervals of 5 minute out and backs and a pace a little faster than a jog but not quite a sprint. I found that around minute 3 of each interval I broke my pace and slowed down. I missed Bingo the first time but just about hit it the second. After the Tempo run I ran 4 strides across the very muddy field.

Oct. 17

Today we did 4 out and backs with 3 minute intervals. We did them in a different location than we normally do, which made it difficult to gauge our pace and make it back at Bingo. I was pretty close a couple time but never actually made Bingo. I was always a little early because going out there was a slight incline and coming back a slight decline, and I couldn't quite compensate for that correctly.

Oct. 15

Today I ran a total of 3.8 miles in 35 minutes and 8 seconds. We were supposed to do a 3-mile loop but ended up getting a little lost along the way and running a little farther than intended. I didn't really mind though. I actually liked the fact that we got to run farther than usual and also see some new parts of Charlottesville.

Oct. 12

Today we did relays. Each partner had to run around the field a total of ten times. My partner, Devin, and I came in second place. We did have the advantage of the 3 second head start because we matched to a T. I was definitely pretty tired by the end of the relay, but I felt it was a good workout.

Oct. 10

Today we did the same very hilly 3 mile loop as we did on the 5th. However, this time we ran it backwards so the the uphill portion of the run was slightly shorter. This time I ran it in 27 minutes and 23 seconds, an improvement from last time. I still find it hard to keep up my pace when going uphill, and that's something I have to work on. I enjoy going downhill, though.

Oct. 5

Today we did a 3.41 mile long "circle run." I ran this route in 33 minute and 26 seconds. My group ran a little longer than the other group because we started off running the wrong way. This was a difficult run because we had to run up a giant hill. I actually didn't think it was ever going to end. While that portion of the run was a struggle, after we finally reached the top of the hill we got to run down it and after that it was pretty flat, so the last half of the run was pretty easy. I finished the run feeling like I got a good workout without being overworked.

Oct. 3

Today we did there and backs. Today was a little different than what we have done in the past because we did intervals of 2 minutes and 30 seconds, so it was a longer distance than what we were used to. I was pretty good at pacing myself today. I hit "bingo" three out of the four intervals that we ran.

Oct. 1

Today we did the tape workout. I liked this activity because we were moving the whole time and I felt like I got a good workout. However, it took me a while to get the hang of what we were doing. I was a little confused the first couple of rounds and I only beat my tape once. I would like to do this workout again though!