"The two most powerful warriors are patience and time." - Leo Tolstoy
arete - attaining excellence through competition

Sunday, December 25, 2016

holidays2016.2

Again, some reminders:
>text or email your weekly mileage, and results for Sun, Tue, Fri workouts
>make sure you complete everything listed for practice each day
>paces & strength-training will be texted for those sending results
>report back on Monday, January 2, 2017
>P45417

Things to think about over the holiday break:
From The Management Ideas of Nick Saban – a leadership case study of the Alabama Crimson Tide Football Head Coach…

“In an example of how seriously Saban takes confidence and selling a positive attitude, look at how Saban talks to participants at his football camp.  For the past several years, Nick Saban has been running football camps during the summer for boys between the ages of 8 to 14.  During the check in process, he individually greets each player and asks them to introduce themselves.  He then uses this small interaction as a lesson to the players about how they view themselves, and its impact on the team.

“Everyone made an impression on me by how they did it,” Saban says in his opening remarks to the camp.  “Because every minute of every day you’re selling something.  You’re either selling positive, or you’re selling negative.  And when you put your head down and I can’t even hear where you’re from, you’re not selling positive.  You’re not selling confidence.”

Keep in mind that these are boys between the ages of 8 to 14.  Nick Saban is easily the most popular and well-respected man in the state of Alabama.  Yet, he teaches young boys that they need to be confident in themselves and to present a positive self-image, regardless of the situation.  “You don’t have to be intimidated by me,” Saban tells the camp.  “You look me right in the eye, say your name, and let’s have a conversation.”

What are you selling?  Sell positive, sell confidence in 2017!
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monday (on your own or OFF)
dynamic wu
+ light aerobic running
+ 6-8 x technique strides on grass
(for those off, cross-training is encouraged)

tuesday (on your own)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ 6-7 x 1200 @ ~10k (Critical Velocity) pace, r= 2.5'
+ strength & conditioning

wednesday (on your own)
400j + lunge matrix wu
+ aerobic running
+ hurdle drills (if hurdles are available)
+ barefoot strides on grass
+ foot arch strengthening
+ general strength circuit

thursday (on your own)
800j + dynamic wu
+ 4 x 60m fast striding in spikes w/ walk back recovery + 1 x 200
OR 5 x 60-80m fast striding uphill w/ walk down recovery
+ light aerobic running
+ hip circuit

friday (on your own)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ mLD - 8 to 10 miles @ ~marathon (Tempo) pace
+ w & mMD - 3 x 200 + 2 x 300 + 1 x 400 + 2 x 300 + 3 x 200
@ ~mile (AnAe End) pace, r= 1'30"
+ jog 400m, then 1 x 400 @ mile finishing speed
(speed you hope to run for last 400 of a mile)
+ strength & conditioning

saturday (on your own)
aerobic running
+ stretching

sunday (on your own)
long aerobic running
+ cool-down exercises
+ recovery strategies
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Sunday, December 18, 2016

holidays2016.1

First, some reminders:
>text or email your weekly mileage, and results for Sun, Tue, Fri workouts
>make sure you complete everything listed for practice each day
>paces for workouts and strength-training will be texted
>report back on Monday, January 2, 2017
>P45417

Things to think about over the holiday break:
>what do you want to achieve in 2017, what will you do to achieve it
>work hard, think big, be positive
>be better than ever, make your team better than ever
>have pride in your work, have pride in our team
>P45417

monday (on your own or OFF)
dynamic wu
+ light aerobic running
+ 6-8 x technique strides on grass
(for those off, cross-training is encouraged)

tuesday (on your own)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ 7 x 800 @ ~5k (Aerobic Power) pace, r= 1'
+ jog 400m, then 1 x 300 @ mile finishing speed
(speed you hope to run for last 300 of a mile)
+ strength & conditioning

wednesday (on your own)
400j + lunge matrix wu
+ aerobic running
+ hurdle drills (if hurdles are available)
+ barefoot strides on grass
+ foot arch strengthening
+ general strength circuit

thursday (on your own)
800j + dynamic wu
+ 4 x 60m fast striding in spikes w/ walk back recovery + 1 x 200
OR 5 x 60-80m fast striding uphill w/ walk down recovery
+ light aerobic running
+ hip circuit

friday (on your own)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ 4 to 6 mile run @ ~ 1/2 marathon (Threshold) pace
(make it to 4, if possible to 5, and if possible to 6)
+ strength & conditioning

saturday (on your own)
aerobic running
+ stretching

sunday (on your own)
long aerobic running
+ cool-down exercises
+ recovery strategies
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Sunday, December 11, 2016

fall2016 exams

Do well on your exams this week as we close out the fall semester and 2016!  Below are the workouts for this week.  Tuesday is the only day of organized practice, then you're on your own. The training schedule over the holiday break will be on the blog each Sunday evening.  Make sure you complete everything listed for practice each day and stay in the same routine we have while together. Report your times for workouts (Sun, Tue, Fri), and your mileage each week via text or email. Strength-training to be completed will be sent to you. Report back date is Monday, January 2, 2017. If you have any questions or any interruptions in training due to injury or illness, make sure you contact your coaches.  P45417

monday (on your own or OFF)
dynamic wu
+ light aerobic running
+ 6-8 x technique strides on grass
(for those off, cross-training is encouraged)

tuesday (9:00 AM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ 2000's on track (w= 3, m= 3-4) @ ~10k (Critical Velocity) pace, r= 3' (400j)
(women in lane 1, men in lane 3)
+ strength & conditioning

wednesday (on your own)
400j + lunge matrix wu
+ aerobic running
+ hurdle drills (if hurdles are available)
+ barefoot strides on grass
+ foot arch strengthening
+ general strength circuit

thursday (on your own)
800j + dynamic wu
+ 4 x 60m fast striding in spikes w/ walk back recovery + 1 x 200
OR 5 x 60-80m fast striding uphill w/ walk down recovery
+ light aerobic running
+ hip circuit

friday (on your own)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ mLD - 8 to 10 miles @ ~marathon (Tempo) pace
+ w & mMD - 3 x 400 + 4 x 300 + 4 x 200 @ ~mile (AnAe End) pace
r= 1'30" / R= 4'
+ strength & conditioning

saturday (on your own)
aerobic running
+ stretching

sunday (on your own)
long aerobic running
+ cool-down exercises
+ recovery strategies

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Monday, December 5, 2016

last week of classes

monday (on your own or OFF)
dynamic wu
+ light aerobic running
+ 6-8 x technique strides on grass
(for those off, cross-training is encouraged)

tuesday (6:00 AM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ 6 x 1000 on track @ ~5k pace (Ae Power), r= ratio of 1:1
+ strength & conditioning

wednesday (3:30 PM)
400j + lunge matrix wu
+ aerobic running
+ hurdle drills
(3000SC hurdle work)
+ barefoot strides on grass
+ foot arch strengthening
+ general strength circuit

thursday (3:30 PM)
800j + dynamic wu
+ 5 x 60m fast striding in spikes w/ walk back recovery
+ light aerobic running
+ hip circuit

friday (6:00 AM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ 1600's on track @ ~1/2 mar (Threshold) pace, r= 3' (w= 6 / m= 7)
+ strength & conditioning

saturday (on your own)
aerobic running
+ stretching

sunday (time - tbd)
long aerobic running at kennesaw
+ cool-down exercises
+ recovery strategies in training room

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Sunday, November 27, 2016

back to the grind

*TEXT LAST WEEK'S MILEAGE TO COACH
P45417

monday (on your own or OFF)
dynamic wu
+ light aerobic running
+ 6-8 x technique strides on grass
(for those off, cross-training is encouraged)

tuesday (6:00 AM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ 8-10 x 800 on track @ ~10k pace, r= 200j
+ strength & conditioning

wednesday (3:30 PM)
400j + lunge matrix wu
+ aerobic running
+ hurdle drills
(3000SC hurdle work)
+ barefoot strides on grass
+ foot arch strengthening
+ general strength circuit

thursday (3:30 PM)
800j + dynamic wu
+ 5 x 60m fast striding in spikes w/ walk back recovery
+ light aerobic running
+ hip circuit

friday (6:00 AM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ mLD - 80% running at park
+ w & mMD - 300's on track @ ~mile pace
+ strength & conditioning

saturday (on your own)
aerobic running
+ stretching

sunday (time - tbd)
long aerobic running at kennesaw
+ cool-down exercises
+ recovery strategies in training room

Sunday, November 20, 2016

activity outside practice

I've seen it, heard it, and have been asked recently about it...so to be clear...there is no physical/athletic/sport activity allowed outside of the training prescribed by the coaching staff.  This is a non-negotiable policy accepted as a condition of your being in our program. P45417

monday (on your own or OFF)
dynamic wu
+ light aerobic running
+ 6-8 x technique strides on grass
(for those off, cross-training is encouraged)

tuesday (on your own)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ aerobic running
+ strength & conditioning

wednesday (on your own)
400j + lunge matrix wu
+ aerobic running
+ barefoot strides on grass
+ foot arch strengthening
+ general strength circuit

thursday (on your own)
800j + dynamic wu
5 x 40m hill sprints or 4 x 60m sprints w/ walk recovery
+ light aerobic running
+ hip circuit

friday (on your own)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ aerobic running
+ strength & conditioning

saturday (on your own)
aerobic running
+ stretching

sunday (on your own)
long aerobic running
+ cool-down exercises
+ recovery strategies

Sunday, November 13, 2016

P45417

We'll shoot for the time trial on Thursday afternoon.  As of now the weather looks good.  If that changes, the alternate time would be Friday morning.

monday (on your own or OFF)
dynamic wu
+ light aerobic running
+ 6-8 x technique strides on grass
(for those off, cross-training is encouraged)

tuesday (6:30 AM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ on track, 10-12 x 300, r= 300j
+ strength & conditioning

wednesday (3:30 PM)
400j + lunge matrix wu
+ aerobic running
+ hurdle drills
+ barefoot strides on grass
+ foot arch strengthening
+ general strength circuit

thursday (3:30 PM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ Time Trial - w= 1600 / m= 1200
+ hip circuit

Fri - OFF
Sat - OFF
Sun - OFF

Recommendation for NCAA SOUTH group:
Mon - OFF
Tue - OFF
Wed - OFF
Thu - easy aerobic running
Fri - easy aerobic running
Sat - easy aerobic running + stretching
Sun - easy aerobic running + recovery

Sunday, November 6, 2016

all about the GT

Time to represent.
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NCAA SOUTH group:
Mon - OFF
Tue (6:15 AM) - 10 to 12 x 300 on track, r= 300j
Wed (on own before departing at 2:30 PM) - light aerobic running
Thu (time-tbd) - light aerobic running over xc course + starts
Fri - COMPETITION, w6k @ 8:30 AM / m10k @ 9:30 AM
Sat (on own) - light aerobic running + stretching
Sun - OFF

Non-NCAA SOUTH group:
Mon - OFF or light run on your own
Tue - time trials, w3200 @ 6:00 AM / m5000 @ 6:30 AM
Wed (on own) - aerobic running + hurdle mobility + strides
Thu (on own) - 6 x 40m ramp sprints + light aerobic running
Fri (on own in groups) - 16 to 20 x 200 on track, r= 200j (1:45-2:00)
Sat (on own) - aerobic running + stretching
Sun (on own) - aerobic running + recovery


Sunday, October 30, 2016

building blocks

Solid efforts over the weekend, some positive things that we can build on both in the near term and moving forward.  For this week, back to work!  P45417

monday (on your own or OFF)
dynamic wu
+ light aerobic running
+ 6-8 x technique strides on grass
(for those off, cross-training is encouraged)

tuesday (6:00 AM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ on track & freshman hill
400 + 600 + 800 + 5 x freshman hill + 3-4 miles @ 80%
+ strength & conditioning

wednesday (3:30 PM)
400j + lunge matrix wu
+ aerobic running
+ hurdle drills
(3000SC hurdle work)
+ barefoot strides on grass
+ foot arch strengthening
+ general strength circuit

thursday (3:30 PM)
800j + dynamic wu & speed ladder
+ 5 x 40m ramp sprint w/ walk down recovery
+ light aerobic running
+ 4 x slalom runs on grass in spikes
+ hip circuit

friday (6:00 AM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ reps on track, 800's or 1000's 
+ strength & conditioning

saturday (on your own)
aerobic running
+ stretching

sunday (time - tbd)
long aerobic running at chattahoochee river
+ cool-down exercises
+ recovery strategies in training room

Monday, October 24, 2016

championship week

Weather forecast looks great throughout the week, but with cool morning and evening temperatures, make sure you are dressed appropriately!  We have great opportunities this weekend, make sure we're sleeping and getting mentally prepared!

ACC group:
Mon - OFF
Tue (6:00 AM) - 10 to 12 x 400 on track, r= 200j (1:45-2:00)
Wed (on own before departing) - light aerobic running
Thu (time-tbd) - light aerobic running over xc course + starts
Fri - COMPETITION
Sat (on own) - aerobic running + stretching
Sun (time-tbd) - long aerobic running at river + recovery

Non-ACC group:
Mon - OFF
Tue (6:00 AM) - 1000s on track, r= 2.5' / w= 5, m= 8
Wed (on own) - aerobic running + hurdle mobility + strides
Thu (on own) - 6 x 40m ramp sprints + light aerobic running
Fri (on own in groups) - 10 to 12 x 400 on track, r= 200j (1:45-2:00)
Sat (on own) - aerobic running + stretching
Sun (time-tbd) - long aerobic running at river + recovery

Monday, October 17, 2016

championship season

"Fight on, my men, I am hurt, but I am not slain; 
I'll lay me down and bleed a while, And then I'll rise and fight again."
- Sir Andrew Barton

This quote can be found in the AA training room.  Brendon Mahoney, NCAA all-American and many time ACC Champion in the 800m & 1500m, was inducted into the GT Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday evening.  He could not attend as he is in the middle of Green Beret training for the US Army. He recorded a video that was played at the induction dinner in his absence, where he referenced this quote and said he has carried it with him to this day.  He said it represented the Warrior Spirit. Do you have it?


monday (on your own or OFF)
dynamic wu
+ light aerobic running
+ 6-8 x technique strides on grass
(for those off, cross-training is encouraged)

tuesday (6:00 AM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ on track & freshman hill
400 + 600 + 800 + 5 x freshman hill + 3-4 miles @ 80%
+ strength & conditioning

wednesday (3:30 PM)
400j + lunge matrix wu
+ aerobic running
+ hurdle drills
(3000SC hurdle work)
+ barefoot strides on grass
+ foot arch strengthening
+ general strength circuit

thursday (3:30 PM)
800j + dynamic wu & speed ladder
+ 5 x 40m ramp sprint w/ walk down recovery
+ light aerobic running
+ 4 x slalom runs on grass in spikes
+ hip circuit

friday (6:00 AM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ on track
w= 4 x 1500m, r= 3' / m = 6 x 1600, r= 3'
+ strength & conditioning

saturday (on your own)
aerobic running
+ stretching

sunday (time - tbd)
long aerobic running at chattahoochee river
+ cool-down exercises
+ recovery strategies in training room

Monday, October 10, 2016

fall break

monday (on your own or OFF)
dynamic wu
+ light aerobic running
+ 6-8 x technique strides on grass
(for those off, cross-training is encouraged)

tuesday (8:00 AM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ on park cinder loop: AT running, w= 6 loops / m= 7 loops
+ 1 loop jog
+ 4 x 200 @ ~ mile pace, r= 200j
+ strength & conditioning

wednesday (3:30 PM)
400j + lunge matrix wu
+ aerobic running
+ hurdle drills
(3000SC hurdle work)
+ barefoot strides on grass
+ foot arch strengthening
+ general strength circuit

thursday (on your own)
those traveling to Tuscaloosa:
light aerobic running on own in AM
+ travel to Tuscaloosa, 11:15 AM departure
+ light aerobic running on xc course
+ 3 x 100 from starting line in spikes
those not traveling:
5 x 40m ramp sprints
+ light aerobic running
+ hip circuit

friday
those in Tuscaloosa:
AM shake-out - tbd
+ Competition, m= 8k @ 9:00 AM (CT) / w= 6k @ 9:45 AM (CT)
+ strength & conditioning
those racing at Berry:
light aerobic running on own
+ 3 x 100 on grass in spikes
those not racing:
800j + mcmillan wu
10-12 x 400 @ ~5k pace on track, r= 200j (1:30-2:00)
+ strength & conditioning

saturday (on your own)
aerobic running
+ stretching
those racing Berry:
Competition, m= 8k @ 9:00 AM / w= 6k @ 10:00 AM

sunday (time - tbd)
long aerobic running at kennesaw
+ cool-down exercises
+ recovery strategies in training room

Monday, October 3, 2016

fall break approaching

Two important notes...practice on Tuesday will be at 6:20 AM, one group of men will still meet at 6:00 AM due to class.  Secondly, regarding fall break...if you are hoping/planning to race at Tuscaloosa, you will be on campus through the duration of fall break.

monday (on your own or OFF)
dynamic wu
+ light aerobic running
+ 6-8 x technique strides on grass
(for those off, cross-training is encouraged)

tuesday (6:20 AM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ on park cinder loop:
women = 800 @ 95%, r= 2' + 4 x 1.5 loops @ 90%, r= 2.5'
men = 1 x 2.25 loops + 5 x 1.75 loops @ 88%, r= 3'
+ strength & conditioning

wednesday (3:30 PM)
400j + lunge matrix wu
+ aerobic running
+ hurdle drills
(3000SC hurdle work)
+ barefoot strides on grass
+ foot arch strengthening
+ general strength circuit

thursday (3:30 PM)
800j + dynamic wu & speed ladder
+ 5 x 40m ramp sprint w/ walk down recovery
+ light aerobic running
+ 4 x slalom runs on grass in spikes
+ hip circuit

friday (6:00 AM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ 4800m on track + 6-8 x 200 on grass in spikes
(men may to 80% run on park 2000m lake loop)
+ strength & conditioning

saturday (on your own)
aerobic running
+ stretching

sunday (time - tbd)
long aerobic running at kennesaw
+ cool-down exercises
+ recovery strategies in training room

Monday, September 26, 2016

consolidation week

monday (on your own or OFF)
dynamic wu
+ light aerobic running
+ 6-8 x technique strides on grass
(for those off, cross-training is encouraged)

tuesday (6:00 AM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ steady state running on park 2000m lake loop,
women = 8000m / men = 12,000-14,000m
+ strength & conditioning
OR 3000m trial in evening, time - tbd (~7:00 PM)

wednesday (3:30 PM)
400j + lunge matrix wu
+ aerobic running
+ hurdle drills
(3000SC hurdle work)
+ barefoot strides on grass
+ foot arch strengthening
+ general strength circuit

thursday (3:30 PM)
800j + dynamic wu
+ 5 x 60m fast striding in spikes w/ walk back recovery
+ light aerobic running
+ hip circuit

friday
those competing:
light aerobic running in AM, time - tbd
+ strides on grass in spikes
those not traveling (6:00 AM):
800j + mcmillan wu
+ 10-12 x 400 @ 5k pace, r= 200j
+ strength & conditioning

saturday
those competing:
travel to Oxford, AL
COMPETITION, m= 8k / w= 5k
those not traveling (on your own)
aerobic running
+ stretching

sunday (time - tbd)
long aerobic running at kennesaw
+ cool-down exercises
+ recovery strategies in training room

Sunday, September 18, 2016

GRIAK

Big week with a great test at the Roy Griak Inv.  Make sure you're managing your mileage well and hitting your planned weekly total.

monday (on your own or OFF)
dynamic wu
+ light aerobic running
+ 6-8 x technique strides on grass
(for those off, cross-training is encouraged)

tuesday (6:00 AM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ on park cinder loop:
women = 800 @ 95%, r= 2' + 4 x 1.5 loops @ 90%, r= 2.5'
men = 6 x 1.75 loops @ 88%, r= 3'
+ strength & conditioning

wednesday (3:30 PM)
400j + lunge matrix wu
+ aerobic running
+ hurdle drills
(3000SC hurdle work)
+ barefoot strides on grass
+ foot arch strengthening
+ general strength circuit

thursday (on own in AM, i.e. before noon)
800j + dynamic wu
+ 5 x 40m ramp sprints w/ walk down recovery
+ light aerobic running
+ hip circuit
(those traveling, depart campus at 2:30 PM for airport)

friday
those traveling:
light aerobic running in AM, time - tbd
+ light running on xc course in PM, time - tbd
those not traveling (3:30 PM):
800j + mcmillan wu
+ workout - tbd
+ strength & conditioning

saturday
those traveling:
shake-out in AM
COMPETITION, m= 8k / w= 6k
those not traveling (on your own)
aerobic running
+ stretching

sunday (time - tbd)
long aerobic running at river
+ cool-down exercises
+ recovery strategies in training room

Sunday, September 11, 2016

more work

monday (on your own or OFF)
dynamic wu
+ light aerobic running
+ 6-8 x technique strides on grass
(for those off, cross-training is encouraged)

tuesday (6:00 AM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ lactate shuttle work on road hill & cinder loop
(w= 3.5 loops of 1000m road hill & cinder + ~885m cinder loop)
(m= 5.5 loops of 1000m road hill & cinder + ~885m cinder loop)
*1000m road hill & cinder @ > AT / ~885m cinder loop @ ~80%
+ strength & conditioning

wednesday (3:30 PM)
400j + lunge matrix wu
+ aerobic running
+ hurdle drills
(3000SC hurdle work)
+ barefoot strides on grass
+ foot drills in sand
+ general strength circuit

thursday (3:30 PM)
800j + dynamic wu & speed ladder
+ 4 x 60m fast striding in spikes
+ light aerobic running
+ work on A march
+ hip circuit

friday (6:00 AM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ workout on track - tbd
+ strength & conditioning

saturday (on your own)
aerobic running
+ stretching

sunday (time - tbd)
long aerobic running at kennesaw
+ cool-down exercises
+ recovery strategies in training room

Monday, September 5, 2016

back to work

monday (on your own or OFF)
dynamic wu
+ light aerobic running
+ 6-8 x technique strides on grass
(for those off, cross-training is encouraged)

tuesday (6:00 AM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ lactate shuttle work on track
(w= 4 x 800 @ faster than AT + 800 @ ~80%)
(m= 4 x 1000 @ faster than AT + 1000 @ ~80%)
+ strength & conditioning

wednesday (3:30 PM)
400j + lunge matrix wu
+ aerobic running
+ hurdle drills
(3000SC hurdle work)
+ barefoot strides on grass
+ foot drills in sand
+ general strength circuit

thursday (3:30 PM)
800j + dynamic wu & speed ladder
+ 5 x 60m fast striding in spikes
+ light aerobic running
+ work on A march
+ hip circuit

friday (6:00 AM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ hill workout at park
+ strength & conditioning

saturday (on your own)
aerobic running
+ stretching

sunday (time - tbd)
long aerobic running at kennesaw
+ cool-down exercises
+ recovery strategies in training room

Sunday, August 28, 2016

off to the races

Something to share as you begin to manage academics and athletics and everything else, and commit to sleep, nutrition, etc...

"And every day, the world will drag you by the hand, yelling, 'This is important! And this is important! You need to worry about this! And this! And this!'

And each day, it's up to you to yank your hand back, put it on your heart and say, 'No. This is what's important."    - Iain Thomas

monday (on your own or OFF)
dynamic wu
+ light aerobic running
+ 6-8 x technique strides on grass
(for those off, cross-training is encouraged)

tuesday (6:00 AM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ (park 2k lake loop)
women = 1k @ 90% + 4k @ 85% + 1k @ 90%
men = 3 x 5k @ 80%, r= 1'30"
+ strength & conditioning

wednesday (3:30 PM)
400j + lunge matrix wu
+ aerobic running
+ hurdle drills
+ barefoot strides on grass
+ foot drills in sand
+ general strength circuit

thursday (3:30 PM)
800j + dynamic wu & speed ladder
+ 4 x 80m fast striding on grass in spikes
+ 4 x 40m ramp sprints 
+ light aerobic running
+ work on A march
+ hip circuit

friday
those competing:
light aerobic running on your own in AM
+ travel to Athens @ 3:30 PM, short & light run on xc course
those not competing (7:00 AM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ workout - tbd
+ strength & conditioning

saturday
those competing:
shake-out in early AM
COMPETITION, m= 8k @ 8:00 AM / w= 5k @ 8:45 AM
those not competing (on your own)
aerobic running
+ stretching

sunday (OPTIONAL)
long aerobic running at kennesaw or river
+ cool-down exercises
+ recovery strategies in training room

Sunday, August 21, 2016

here we go with 2016-17

Ready, set, go...2016-2017 starts with week one!  Make sure you're on time and ready to go for practice each day.  We'll try to get an idea of where everyone is at on Tuesday morning, cutting down by 10 seconds each mile...the women will start at 6:45 pace and the men will start at 6:00 pace.  Don't forget to get the majority of mileage in on Wed and Thu in the morning on your own.  If you're not able to do this for some reason, communicate that with your coaches.  And on Friday we will run 400's with some uphill at 6k and 10k goal pace on the grass at the park with equal rest.

monday (on your own or OFF)
dynamic wu
+ light aerobic running
+ 6-8 x technique strides on grass
(for those off, cross-training is encouraged)

tuesday (6:00 AM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ cut-down run on park lake loop; w= 5 mi / m= 7 mi
+ strength & conditioning

wednesday (3:30 PM)
400j + lunge matrix wu
+ aerobic running
+ hurdle drills
+ barefoot strides on grass
+ foot drills in sand
+ general strength circuit

thursday (3:30 PM)
800j + dynamic wu & speed ladder
+ 6-8 x 80m fast striding in spikes
+ light aerobic running
+ work on A march
+ hip circuit

friday (6:00 AM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ 10-12 x 400m uphills on grass @ GP, r= 1:1
+ strength & conditioning

saturday (on your own)
aerobic running
+ stretching

sunday (time - tbd)
long aerobic running at kennesaw
+ cool-down exercises
+ recovery strategies in training room