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May 29, 2006

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NCAA Champ

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Thu, Aug 31, 2006
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
3.000.000.000.000.003.00

It was very difficult to pay attention during class today with such an important run awaiting me tommorrow (differential equations can wait!). I feel nervous knowing that this run can determine such a great deal about my running future here at CU. I ran yesterday for three miles at very easy pace, just to keep my body in rythmn, and took today off. I know that I worked very hard to get into the shape that I am in, so I guess that I need to trust in my training, and let that take me where it may.

Comments
From Chad on Fri, Sep 01, 2006 at 14:47:58

Have a great run tomorrow, Nick!

From Sasha Pachev on Fri, Sep 01, 2006 at 14:58:07

Nick:

I have adjusted this entry as it was obvious from the context the training was done on Thursday and not Friday.

Regarding the race tomorrow. Try as hard as you can to relax mentally. You do have a chance to make the team, but at the same time, if not, there will be many other opportunities. I am sure if you go to some prominent race and totally rock it, the coach will take you on. There are also many track and cross-country meets where you can run unattached to prove yourself. Tomorrow you will take exactly what you have earned with your training so far. I hope it is good enough to make the team, but there could be factors that are outside of your control. Just run hard from the start, find a good place in the pack, and hang in there. Barring the unexpected you should do well.

It is very important to relax mentally, though. Watch your favorite movie tonight, or do something else that will help you relax - maybe go for a walk, read a book, etc. Then at the starting line your nervous system will be firing at 100% capacity.

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