Cross Country/Track and Field

I was just feeling great today and was seriously ready to give it my all despite me pains. I saw so many dissappointing races today from my friends that I was all the more ready to have a good race. I warmed up good and was feeling pretty good but no that great because I still had crap in my system that I couldn't get out but I wasn't going to let that stop me. I did my best to warm up good and get rid of my soreness but I just couldn't get rid of this soreness in my left knee pit or my left quad. I didn't drink enough water today and I think that may have effected my score. The plan for this race was for me, Will, and Tanner to stick with this kid from Davis (or pass him) who has ran under 11. Will was unfortunately the only one who went under 11 minutes. I was feeling good the first half of the race My hamstrings were hurting but I was staying relaxed and focus. It was kind of crazy I would pass this kid from Viewmont than he would pass me than I caught up and this Northridge kid was also there, so that was fun. Zach Burrel is horrible at calling out splits, I only heard my split like two times. That wasn't the problem though. My hamstrings were getting worse and worse I think it was because of how old my spikes were and that my legs were more on the injury side of me but I was just doing my best to hold on and endure my race well. My breathing was very bad, I can't remember exactly how bad they were but I was deeply unconditioned for this race and this sickness I've had for three weeks now was killing my lungs. Fifth or Six lap I was running with Tanner, he said that we had to go but I just couldn't and he steadily broke away from me. I was doing my best to keep on running. Last lap this kid from Northridge by me and  I had limited energy left but I gave it all that I had for that last lap! I pushed through the pains and my breathing got a whole lot worse but my will power prevailed and I made some good passes and ended on a high note. I hugged three babes from my school and tried to recover from my terrible breathing. Like Cody I had no desire to cool down being done. So I watched the 4by4, and was kindly informed by Tanner that was my last race of my high school track career. My Emotions were definietly stirred but I knew that I gave my best effort this season and was satisified with what I accomplished despite not getting any of my racing goals. I didn't P.R my indoor time, or even my xc time, but I did improve my Track time and wished I could've had some more time to work on it, and maybe just focused on the 3200 and 800 because I wasn't able to P.R in the mile at all. Buhrley had a meeting with us after and commended all of us for our efforts and especially the seniors. I decided to say something because it felt right and I felt really good after it and emotional. I love running almost as much as I love my family and the gospel and I am so grateful for how much I have grown and developed from it both phsyically, and mentally. I am not going to quit running but I am going to try to be injury free and get better from my sickness for the next two days. I do not know what's going to happen to me next until my mission but I am ready for it!