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Sunday, December 30, 2018

ringin' in 2019 with #juice

Reminders:
>report your weekly mileage, mileage and pace details for Sunday long run, and results for Tue workout via text or email
>make sure you complete everything listed for practice each day and stay in the same routine of regular practice
>If you have any questions or any interruptions in training due to injury or illness, make sure you contact your coaches
>report back to campus on Wednesday

***team picture and make-up headshots will be Thursday morning, time not finalized but likely 10:30 AM***

EASY DAY PACE UPDATE (Mon if run, Wed, Thu, Sat): rule of thumb, on easy days run no faster than 2' slower than current 5k race pace!  Do the math, figure it out and SLOW DOWN!

#hustle #juice #byoj #actachieveactualize

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

tuesday (on your own)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ reps @ ~Ae Power (~5k pace), r= work:rest of 1.0:0.5 + 1600j
+ 4 x 30" hills @ ~AnAe E (~mile pace) effort, r= walk-jog down
(w= 6 x 800 / m= 5-6 x 1000 / 800= 4-6 x 800)
*can also do this workout as fartlek off track w/ 6 x 3' efforts, r= 1.5'
*pace should be slow end of Ae Power to slow end + 1"
+ 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 (2:30 PM)
800j + dynamic wu
+ 4 x 60m fast striding in spikes w/ walk back recovery + 1 x 200
OR 5 x 80m fast striding uphill w/ walk down recovery
+ light aerobic running
+ hip circuit

friday (2:30 PM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ Threshold work + hills at park
+ strength & conditioning

saturday (on your own)
aerobic running
+ stretching & mobility

sunday (9:00 AM)
long aerobic running at river
+ cool-down exercises
+ recovery strategies in training room

Saturday, December 22, 2018

holiday2018.2

Reminders:
>report your mileage each week, mileage and pace details for Sunday long run, and results for Tue & Fri workouts via text or email
>make sure you complete everything listed for practice each day and stay in the same routine of regular practice
>If you have any questions or any interruptions in training due to injury or illness, make sure you contact your coaches
>report back on Wednesday, January 2, 2019

Regarding the Tuesday and Friday workouts, if you have access to a measured path, use it.  If not, use a track at least for Tuesday.  If you don't have access to measured path or track, adapt the workouts and just use time and effort as your guide.

#hustle #juice #byoj #actachieveactualize

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

tuesday (on your own)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ 4-6 mile run as follows:
alternate 800 @ CV (~10k) pace + 800 @ Tempo (~75-80%) pace
(800m: 4 x 1000 @ CV, r= 90" + 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150)
+ 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 & some wLD - 8 to 10 miles @ ~Tempo pace (75-80%)
+ w & mMD - 10 x 300 or 15 x 200 @ AnAe E (~mile) pace,
r= work:rest ratio of 1:2
then 1600j + 1 x 500 @ fast
+ strength & conditioning

saturday (on your own)
aerobic running
+ stretching & mobility

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

Saturday, December 15, 2018

holiday2018.1

First, some reminders:
>report your mileage each week, mileage and pace details for Sunday long run, and results for Tue & Fri workouts via text or email
>make sure you complete everything listed for practice each day and stay in the same routine of regular practice
>If you have any questions or any interruptions in training due to injury or illness, make sure you contact your coaches
>report back on Wednesday, January 2, 2019

Regarding the Tuesday and Friday workouts, if you have access to a measured path, use it.  If not, use a track at least for Tuesday.  If you don't have access to measured path or track, adapt the workouts and just use time and effort as your guide.

#hustle #juice #byoj #actachieveactualize

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

tuesday (on your own)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ Ae Power intervals, suggest 10 x 500, r= ratio of 1.0:0.5
(you can use any length interval however, just make sure total adds up to ~4800-5000m and your recovery is half the time of the interval run)
(800m: 10-12 x 400 @ MAS, r= ratio of 1:1)
+ 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
+ Threshold running, 3.5 - 5 miles + 1600j + 3 x 200 finishing speed
(800m: 6 x 300 @ 120% of MAS, r= ratio of 1:6)
+ strength & conditioning

saturday (on your own)
aerobic running
+ stretching & mobility

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

Sunday, December 9, 2018

fall exams 2018

Let's close out an awesome fall semester with a great last week!  Below are the workouts and practice schedule.  Tuesday is the only day we will meet, but also listed is the suggested activity for rest of the week to prepare for the upcoming indoor season.  Beyond this week, the suggested 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 of regular practice.  Report your results for workouts (Tue, Fri), your mileage each week, and mileage and pace details of your Sunday long runs via text or email. Strength-training to be completed will be sent to you. Report back date is Wednesday, January 2, 2019. If you have any questions or any interruptions in training due to injury or illness, make sure you contact your coaches.  And if you have any questions, make sure you ask! #hustle #juice #actachieveactualize

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

tuesday (2:00 PM)
***NO PARKING AVAILABLE AT McCAMISH***
800j + mcmillan wu
+ 1000's @ ~CV pace, r= 90" (w= 6-7 / m= 8-10)
then 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150m w/ walk back recovery
+ 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 @ ~Tempo pace (75-80%)
+ w & mMD - 3 x 400 + 4 x 300 + 4 x 200 @ ~AnAe E pace, r= 1'30" / R= 4'
+ strength & conditioning

saturday (on your own)
aerobic running
+ stretching & mobility

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

Monday, December 3, 2018

rolling into exams in 1..3..4..1

*NOTE PRACTICE TIMES FOR EACH DAY

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

tuesday (6:00 AM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ 9 x 600 on track @ ~AE Power, r= finish loop at ~65%
+ strength & conditioning

wednesday (10:00 AM)
400j + lunge matrix wu
+ aerobic running
+ hurdle drills
+ barefoot strides on grass
+ foot drills in sand or arch strengthening exercises
+ general strength circuit

thursday (12:30 PM)
800j + dynamic wu & speed ladder
+ 3 x 30 starts + 6 x 80
+ light aerobic running
+ mini-hurdles or work on A March
+ 5 x light strides on grass
+ hip circuit

friday (8:00 AM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ 1600's on track @ ~85% Threshold, r= 1' (w= 5-6 / m= 6-8)
(800: 12 x 400 @ MAS, r= ratio of 1:1)
+ strength & conditioning

saturday
aerobic running
+ stretching & mobility

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

Sunday, November 25, 2018

building better bees begins

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

tuesday (6:00 AM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ 6-8 x 800 @ ~CV pace, r= 400 @ ~65%
+ strength & conditioning

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

thursday (3:30 PM)
800j + dynamic wu & speed ladder
+ 6 x 80m fast striding on Cherry St hill
+ light aerobic running
+ work on A march or mini-hurdles
+ 5 x fast grass strides in spikes
+ hip circuit

friday (6:00 AM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ on track
+ w & mMD: 10-12 x 300 @ ~AnAe E, r= 400 @ ~65%
+ mLD & some wLD: 14,000m @ ~75% on park 2k lake loop
+ strength & conditioning

saturday (on your own)
light aerobic running
+ stretching

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

NCAA Nationals:
While there is no required activity for the upcoming week, below is suggested training.
mon - weekly day off OR 1 hr cross-training
tue - light aerobic running + strength-training
wed - aerobic running + taurus
thu - light aerobic running + fast striding + hip circuit
fri - workout listed above or aerobic running + strength-training
sat - light aerobic running + mobility OR - 1 hr cross-training
sun - medium-long aerobic running + recovery

Sunday, November 18, 2018

morning joy...and then some redux

Bringing this post back...

"The singer can easily move us to tears or to laughter, but where is he who can excite in us a pure morning joy?" - Henry David Thoreau in 'Walking'

For the second year in a row our program toed the line on the third Saturday morning in November and witnessed how we can be moved by sport.  This time a group of women represented all of us on the biggest stage in our sport.  We saw how individuals can come together, trust one another, and race for their teammates.  For the strength of the Swarm is the Yellow Jacket, and the strength of the Yellow Jacket is the Swarm.

Now as we begin to switch gears to the upcoming track season, I thought it might be a good time to revisit an old phrase introduced several years ago..."and then some".

"and then some", what does that mean? It means everything. Give all you've got, and then some. Care a lot, and then some. Be a great teammate, and then some. Encourage others often, and then some. Go the extra mile, and then some. Strive as hard as you can, and then some.

Remember that phrase, "and then some", consider it a team motto, if you will. Use it as a personal motto, even better.

While there is no required activity for the upcoming week, below is suggested training.  The track will be open Tuesday morning at 6:15 AM for anyone who wants train in the morning before leaving for Thanksgiving.  For the men who competed at the NCAA South Regional, you can start back with the suggested workouts or continue with just aerobic running.
#actachieveactualize

mon - weekly day off OR 1 hr cross-training
tue - 4-6 x (1000 @ Threshold + 600 @ 65%)
(m&w800: 10-12 x 400 @ M(aximum) A(erobic) S(peed), r= ratio of 1:1)
wed - aerobic running + taurus
thu - light aerobic running + fast striding + hip circuit
fri - 12 x (400 @ Ae Power + 400 @ 65%)
(m&w800: 3 x 1600 @ 80% of MAS, r= 1')
sat - aerobic running + mobility (men's regional group - 1 hr cross-training)
sun - long aerobic running + recovery

NCAA Nationals:
Take a few days to a week off.  Can add cross-training or light running when wanted. Should continue daily maintenance (training room activity, recovery, mobility, etc). Communicate directly with coach regarding schedule if needed.

Sunday, November 11, 2018

ncaa's and the mighty mitochondria

Off to Madison for the NCAA National Championships! Congrats to women's team for becoming GT's third ever team qualifier and congrats to the men's team on a well-earned fifth place regional showing! And well-done to everyone on establishing a great team culture and establishing new expectations! See below schedules for everyone with info regarding required days of no activity and suggested activity.  Many of you are ready to get back to workouts on Tue and Fri, so make sure you text coach if you want some direction.  As you contemplate these days off, know that no activity is required per NCAA rules. Thus, no penalties can be levied by coach.  But the gods of Aerobic Endurance do not operate under NCAA rules and they will extract big penalties for continued time off.  And they will do this with the mighty mitochondria, better known as the powerhouses of the cell.  Through aerobic training we increase both the number and the size of the mitochondria, and this development is extraordinarily important in your success as a runner. In a study by Dr Olbrecht, it was found that "half the increase in mitochondria from five weeks of training may be lost in one week of de-training (time off)".  Keep this in mind over the next few weeks!

NCAA Nationals:
monday (on your own or OFF)
dynamic wu
+ light aerobic running
+ 6-8 x technique strides on grass
(if OFF, cross-training is encouraged)

tuesday (6:00 AM - track)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ 10' @ ~85% Threshold + 4-6 x 300 @ ~AnAe E, r= 300j
OR 12 x 300 @ ~AnAe E, r= 300j
+ strength & conditioning

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

thursday
light aerobic running on own in AM & mobility
+ travel to Madison, WI

friday
light aerobic running on xc course
+ 3-4 x 100 starts from line in spikes

saturday
AM shake-out, time - tbd
+ NCAA NATIONALS, w= 6k @ 10:45 AM
+ travel to Atlanta

sunday
no required activity, suggested activity - light aerobic running


Group that did not compete at NCAA South Region:
mon - no required activity, suggested activity: 1 hr cross-training
tue - no required activity, sugg. activity: light running or workout + taurus
wed - no required activity, sugg. activity @ 3:30 PM, AE running + team send-off
thu - no required activity, suggested activity: 1 hr cross-training + mobility
fri - no required activity, sugg. activity: AE running or workout + taurus
sat - no required activity, suggested activity: light  running + mobility
sun - no required activity, suggested activity: long run at river + recovery

Group that competed at NCAA South Region:
mon - no required activity, suggested activity: off
tue - no required activity, suggested activity: off
wed - no required activity, sugg. activity @ 3:30 PM, light running + team send-off
thu - no required activity, suggested activity: 1 hr cross-training + mobility
fri - no required activity, suggested activity: light running + strength circuit
sat - no required activity, suggested activity: light running + mobility
sun - no required activity, suggested activity: aerobic running + mobility

Sunday, November 4, 2018

tallahassee bound

NCAA South Region group:
monday (on your own or OFF)
dynamic wu
+ light aerobic running
+ 6-8 x technique strides on grass
(if OFF, cross-training is encouraged)

tuesday (6:15 AM - track)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ 10-12 x 300, r= 300j
+ strength & conditioning

wednesday
aerobic running on your own in AM
+ travel to Tallahassee
+ shake-out upon arrival

thursday
light aerobic running over xc course
+ 3-4 x 100 starts from line in spikes

friday
AM shake-out, time - tbd
+ NCAA SOUTH REGION, w= 6k / m= 10k
+ travel to Atlanta

saturday (on your own)
tbd

sunday
tbd

Group not competing at NCAA South Region:
monday (on your own or OFF)
dynamic wu
+ light aerobic running
+ 6-8 x technique strides on grass
(if OFF, cross-training is encouraged)

tuesday (on your own)
light aerobic running
+ strides

wednesday (6:15 AM - track)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ 3000m TT
+ strength & conditioning

thursday - saturday
no required activity, suggested activity - off

sunday
no required activity, suggested activity:
light aerobic running
+ stretching & mobility

Sunday, October 28, 2018

grind then shine fall'18

And...sleep, recovery, right nutrition and right efforts...must rule the day.
#actachieveactualize

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

tuesday (6:00 AM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ on park 2k lake loop)
(w= 6000m @ ~Threshold progression)
(m= 12-14k @ ~Easy Tempo, ~75%)
(w800= 4000m @ ~Threshold)
+ strength & conditioning

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

thursday (3:30 PM)
800j + dynamic wu & speed ladder
+ 6 x 40m fast striding on ramp
+ light aerobic running
+ work on A march or mini-hurdles
+ 5 x fast grass strides in spikes
+ hip circuit

friday (6:30 AM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ on track
(w= 3 x 1000 @ ~vVO2max, r= 5' + 8 x 200 @ ~AnAe E, r= 200j)
(m= 6 x 1600 @ ~CV, r= 2')
(800m= workout - tbd @ vVO2max)
+ strength & conditioning

saturday (on your own)
light aerobic running
+ stretching

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

Sunday, October 21, 2018

conference meet week

Championship season is here... sleep, recovery, right nutrition and right efforts...all must align with our values we went over at the first team meeting back in August (see PDF you received for reference) and your values (i.e. what is most important to you).
#actachieveactualize

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

tuesday (6:00 AM - in Brock)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ Oregon Drill v.GT, w= 25' / m= 30' / 800m: 20'
+ strength & conditioning

wednesday
ACC group:
aerobic running on your own in AM
+ travel to Boston, MA (depart from locker room at 12:15 PM)
+ possible short shake-out upon arrival
those not traveling:
aerobic running on your own
+ strides on grass or turf
+ general strength circuit

thursday
ACC group:
light aerobic running over xc course in late AM
+ 3-4 x 100 starts from line in spikes
those not traveling:
+ 5 x 80m fast striding on Cherry St hill on own
+ light aerobic running
+ hip circuit

friday
Early AM shake-out, time - tbd
+ ACC CHAMPIONSHIPS, w= 6k (10:00 AM) / m= 8k (11:00 AM)
+ travel to Atlanta
those not competing:
workout - 12 x 400 @ Ae Power on track, r= ratio of 1.0:0.5
(800 group: 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 800 @ vVO2max, r= equal time)
+ strength & conditioning

saturday (on your own)
aerobic running
+ stretching

sunday (9:00 AM)
long aerobic running at kennesaw
+ cool-down exercises
+ recovery strategies in training room

Sunday, October 14, 2018

calm before the storm

Final prep for the championship season begins and can't say it enough... sleep, recovery, right nutrition and right efforts...must rule the day.
#actachieveactualize

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

tuesday (6:00 AM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ on park cinder loop; 1600s @ ~Threshold, r= 1'
(w= 3 x 1600 @ ~88% + 800, 600, 400 @ vVO2max, r= 1:1)
(m= 8 x 1600 @ ~85%)
(w800: 4 x 800 @ Threshold, r= 1.5' + 6 x 200, r= 200j)
+ strength & conditioning

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

thursday (3:30 PM)
800j + dynamic wu & speed ladder
+ 6 x 4 sgl leg mini-plyo box jumps + 30 acc
+ 4 x 80m fast striding on cherry st hill
+ light aerobic running
+ 5 x fast grass strides in spikes
+ work on A march
+ hip circuit

friday (6:30 AM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ (on 10th St grass)
w= 10 x 500 @ vVO2max, r= 1:1 + 6 x 100-150m acc w/ walk rec
m= 8-10 x 1000's, r= 75" + 6 x 100-150m acc w/ walk rec
(800: workout - 3 x 500 + 3 x 500 + 2 x 500)
+ strength & conditioning

saturday (on your own)
light aerobic running
+ stretching & mobility

sunday (9:30 AM)
long aerobic running at river
+ cool-down exercises
+ recovery strategies in training room

Sunday, October 7, 2018

happy valley bound

Fall break in the first half of week then some great racing opportunities in Happy Valley and at Berry College late in the week.  Enjoy the short break from school, rest and relax, and ask questions if you're unsure of any of the info below!
#actachieveactualize

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

tuesday (8:00 AM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ Threshold running on track or cinder loop (w= 5200m / m= 6000m)
+ 1600j + 1 x 600 @ AnAe Endurance
(800m group: 12 x 400 in lane 8 @ 85% of MAS, r= ~35-45")
+ strength & conditioning

wednesday
Penn State group:
aerobic running on your own in AM
+ travel to State College, PA
(depart AA @ 1:00 PM, depart Hemphill @ 1:15 PM)
+ shake-out upon arrival - tbd
those not traveling:
aerobic running on your own
+ strides on grass or turf
+ general strength circuit

thursday
Penn State group:
light aerobic running over xc course in AM
+ 3-4 x 100 starts from line in spikes
those not traveling:
+ 5 x 80m fast striding on Cherry St hill on own
+ light aerobic running
+ hip circuit

friday
women's shake-out @ 6:30 AM / men's shake-out @ 7:15 AM
+ PENN ST NATIONAL INV, w= 6k (10:45 AM) / m= 5.2m (11:30 AM)
+ travel to Atlanta
Berry College group:
light aerobic running in AM
+ 3-4 x 100 starts on grass in spikes
those not competing:
tempo running @ 75-80% (w= 10k / m= 14-16k)
(800m group: 3 x 3 x 400 @ MAS, r= work:rest ratio of 1:1)
+ strength & conditioning

saturday (on your own)
aerobic running
+ stretching
Berry College group:
w= 6k / m= 8k (more info sent during week)

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

Sunday, September 30, 2018

keep on truckin'

Another great opportunity this week to get in some solid training as we prepare for the Penn State meet.  Next week will mirror the Battle of Beantown meet.  For this week we'll have a good threshold session on Tuesday followed by some faster efforts to get anaerobic on Friday.  Keep in mind, those who are not competing for the team this season are able to leave campus for fall break after Friday's workout.  However, if you plan to stay on campus and train thru fall break with the team, please let us know so we can include you in any plans for fall break.
#actachieveactualize

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

tuesday (6:00 AM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ on park cinder loop; 1600s @ ~Threshold, r= 1'
(w= 4 x 1600 @ ~88% + 6 x 200)
(m= 8 x 1600 @ ~85%)
(w800: 6 x 800 @ Threshold, r= 2')
+ strength & conditioning

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

thursday (3:30 PM)
800j + dynamic wu & speed ladder
+ 6 x 4 sgl leg mini-plyo box jumps + 30 acc
+ 4 x 90m (30 float + 30 acc + 30 float)
+ light aerobic running
+ 5 x fast grass strides in spikes
+ work on A march
+ hip circuit

friday (6:30 AM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ (on 10th St grass)
(w= 12 x 400 or 8 x 600 @ ~vVO2max, r= work:rest ratio of 1:1)
(m= 8 x 800 or 10 x 600 @ ~AE Power, r= 90"
+ strength & conditioning

saturday (on your own)
light aerobic running
+ stretching & mobility

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

Sunday, September 23, 2018

can't stop won't stop

Solid week of training ahead to begin an important three week training block.  As always...sleep, recovery, right nutrition and right efforts...must rule the day.
#gtwomendontsweattherankings
#gtmenbetterthan23
#actachieveactualize

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

tuesday (6:00 AM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ cut-down run on park 2k lake loop
(w= 8k from ~80% to ~85% / m= 14-16k from ~75% to ~80%)
+ strength & conditioning
OR (7:00 PM start) 3k Time Trial
+ strength & conditioning

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

thursday (3:30 PM)
800j + dynamic wu & speed ladder
+ 4 x 5 mini-hurdle bounds + 30y acc
+ 4 x 30y bound + 30y acc
+ light aerobic running
+ 5 x fast grass strides in spikes
+ work on A march
+ hip circuit

friday (6:00 AM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ (on 10th St grass) 1000's @ CV, r= 60" + 8 x 100-170m acc w/ walk rec
w= 6-7 / m= 8-10
+ strength & conditioning

saturday (on your own)
light aerobic running
+ stretching & mobility

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

Sunday, September 16, 2018

boston bound

Great opportunity in Boston this week!  It's a short week with a Wednesday departure, so make sure you're managing your week well and getting as much rest as possible.

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

tuesday (6:00 AM - in Brock)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ Oregon Drill v.GT, w= 25' / m= 30' / 800m: 20'
+ strength & conditioning

wednesday
Boston group:
aerobic running on your own in AM
+ travel to Boston, MA (depart from locker room at 2:00 PM)
+ shake-out upon arrival
those not traveling:
aerobic running on your own
+ strides on grass or turf
+ general strength circuit

thursday
Boston group:
light aerobic running over xc course in AM
+ 3-4 x 100 starts from line in spikes
those not traveling:
+ 5 x 80m fast striding on Cherry St hill on own
+ light aerobic running
+ hip circuit

friday
AM shake-out, time - tbd
+ BATTLE IN BEANTOWN, w= 5k (3:00 PM) / m= 8k (3:30 PM)
+ travel to Atlanta
those not competing:
workout on own in AM - 5', 4', 3', 2', 1' fartlek @ 85% w/ equal recovery
+ 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