This fall we are honored to have Lincoln Park Academy senior Caleb Pottorff blogging for us. Pottorff, was the 2A runner-up in cross country in 2015, and finished his junior track season as the 3,200m state champion and 1,600m state runner-up. He will be one of the most sought after distance recruits out of the Sunshine State this year and we are honored to be able to share in his journey.
I wrote about 20 days ago, and I had just gotten to camp out in Colorado. My summer training has been in full swing, with my mileage being higher then ever, and my paces being stronger. I averaged around 70 miles per week this summer with a couple weeks being over and a couple weeks being under. I did not take part in any speed work, rather I ran two 5 mile tempos, 4 long runs, a tougher hill run, and a tough treadmill workout on the last day of camp.
All of these things I just stated occurred during a 34 day period out in Colorado at camp. My longest long run was 15.5 miles at 6:07 pace at 9,400 feet elevation. My fastest tempo was 5:20 pace for 5 miles at 9,400 feet elevation. My treadmill workout on the last day of camp was at a speed of 5:06 per mile at 9,000 feet. Overall my summer has been a huge success, due to the fact that I have stayed healthy and was able to train harder and smarter. Team Prep USA has put me in the best situation to improve myself this coming year. Opportunity or Obligation?"
Personal Bests
- 1500m - 4:39.96
- 1600m - 4:16.07
- 3000m (xc) - 10:34.40
- 3000m - 9:50.23
- 3200m - 9:11.85
- 5K (xc) - 15:52.80
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