"Today, you may see English translations of aretas as “excellence." However, that is just a fraction of its true significance. In the Homeric Age, competition was the outlet for all other virtues – courage, loyalty, trustworthiness. The Ancient Greeks did not fear that competition bred immoral behavior. They believed that competition taught moral behavior. In the heat of battle, someone with aretas had proven himself to be a fearless opponent and brilliant strategist. Sports contests became a way to hone aretas in daily life. Thus aretas – attaining excellence through competition – became the supreme Grecian virtue."
It DOES MATTER how we compete! As a team we have to continue to build within us a competitive fire. To become a better competitor you MUST control your psychological state. Don't worry about your physiology, you are prepared!
monday (on your own)
dynamic wu
+ light aerobic running
+ 6-8 x technique strides on grass
tuesday (6:00 AM)
800j, mcmillan wu
+ 80% steady aerobic running on park lake loop
w= 7-8 miles / m= 8-10 miles
+ general strength circuit at track
wednesday
400j + dynamic foot drill wu
+ aerobic running
+ hurdle walkovers
+ barefoot strides on grass
+ foot drills in sand & balance exercises
thursday
800j + dynamic wu & speed ladder
+ light aerobic running
+ 8 x 100m cut-downs in spikes w/ walk back recovery
(cut each one down by 0.5", ending at ~1500m pace)
+ hip work and/or mcmillan core
friday
depart for Louisville at 8:45 AM
+ light aerobic running on xc course
+ 3-4 x 100 starts from starting line
+ 3-4 x 100 starts from starting line
(those not racing - 6:00 AM)
+ anaerobic threshold (AT) running on track
+ general strength circuit
saturday
COMPETITION, m8k @ 9:30 AM / w5k @ 10:15 AM
+ general strength
(those not racing, on your own)
aerobic running
+ stretching
sunday (time - tbd)
long aerobic running at Kennesaw
+ cool-down exercises
+ recovery at training room
