Racing of Late ... Training of Now!
So I've had 4 races in the past 4 weeks and even though there was a win in the mix and no finish outside of the top 4, I feel as if they were all mediocre at best. I've come to hold myself to a higher standard than I used to. Running just over 4 minutes is simply NOT good enough anymore. I'm a better runner than that and I'm a better athlete than I am currently showing.
Having said that, I am going to say this ... It's all good. The mediocrity is fine for this time of year ... it's actually encouraging. Nobody likes losing, but everyone likes winning more when it really counts. That's why I am excited to say that I am done racing for a few weeks (3-4 ... except for a possible appearance in the Congress Ave. Mile). I have canceled my trip to Carson for the Adidas Home Depot Meet this weekend and can't wait to get started on this next training block to take those 2:57 1200 splits and finish them off with :57 second final quarters. You do the math! The next time I step on the track, I am going to be that standard of athlete to which I now hold myself. I am going to race and I am going to win.
Check back often for updates with how the training is going and some of the steps I take along the way.
Having said that, I am going to say this ... It's all good. The mediocrity is fine for this time of year ... it's actually encouraging. Nobody likes losing, but everyone likes winning more when it really counts. That's why I am excited to say that I am done racing for a few weeks (3-4 ... except for a possible appearance in the Congress Ave. Mile). I have canceled my trip to Carson for the Adidas Home Depot Meet this weekend and can't wait to get started on this next training block to take those 2:57 1200 splits and finish them off with :57 second final quarters. You do the math! The next time I step on the track, I am going to be that standard of athlete to which I now hold myself. I am going to race and I am going to win.
Check back often for updates with how the training is going and some of the steps I take along the way.
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I really enjoy reading about your life.
Hey, I need your current, although temporary, mailing address when you get a chance.
Keep up the good work. I know you'll get there...wherever the hell that is!
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WTG
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Darren,
Awesome blog and site. I have been following UT distance for a few years. It was great to see you guys running so well a year ago under Vigilante. Is there anyway that you would publish your training schedule written by Coach Hayes? It would be awesome to see exactly what you are doing now under his tutelage. He seems like an awesome guy and a very underrated coach.
I wish you the best in the pursuit of your goals. Keep on going!
Eric Richey
Head XC / Track Coach
Heritage Christian School
Indianapolis, IN
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Coach Richey -
I would be more than happy to share my training and philosophies with you short of posting it directly to the site daily. I have been planning to post a blog for a while that runs through the gist of my weekly routine (running, strength training, and ancillary work), but with my travel of late, I have been pressed for time to sit down and do it. Please check back early this week and I will make sure I get it up. Aside from that, I would love to discuss my specific training with you through a more limited source (i.e. email) as I am always looking to help and be helped by anyone in the sport who has their own unique point of view on certain aspects of the daily grind. Please feel free to send me an email at darrenbrown@darrenbrownrunning.com anytime and I will look forward to talking with you.
All the best to you and your team,
dbrown
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