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Sunday, November 16, 2014

rest and recovery

*TEXT LAST WEEKS MILEAGE TO COACH*

As we transition from cross country to the indoor track & field season, it's important that we make sure to rest and recover for a short time.  Make sure you read over the schedules below carefully.  On your own you should continue your own health and recovery plans and stay on top of your supplemental work, such as foam rolling, some dynamic work, etc.  And make sure you're in the training room as needed for any injury issues you have.

THOSE WHO RACED REGIONALS:
monday - saturday
off, no running

sunday (time - tbd)
light aerobic running at Kennesaw or River
+ cool-down exercises
+ recovery at training room

THOSE WHO DID NOT RACE REGIONALS:
monday - tuesday
off, no running

wednesday (3:30 PM)
400j + dynamic foot drill wu
+ light aerobic running
+ hurdle walkovers
+ barefoot strides on grass
+ foot drills in sand & balance exercises

thursday (3:30 PM)
800j + dynamic wu & speed ladder
+ light aerobic running
+ 2-3 x 80m fast striding on grass
+ 6 x 40m fast on ramp w/ walk down recovery
+ general strength circuit

friday
off, no running

saturday (on your own)
light aerobic running
+ stretching

sunday (time - tbd)
light aerobic running at Kennesaw or River
+ cool-down exercises
+ recovery at training room