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Monday, November 9, 2026

wilddogs to the sunshine state

#MTM #chopwoodcarrywater #WILDDOGS ⬈🝚x🝚 #rememberthegoal #discipline #edify

NCAA South Region up next.  For those not traveling, some down time, return to light running, and workouts for others.   Determine what you feel you need.  Communicate with coaches if needed.  Everyone should, at a minimum, continue some mobility work and stretching.

Teamworks calendars should be up-to-date.  Refer to your calendar to know whether you have practice or whether you have an "additional day off".  Training listed on an "additional day off" is suggested training.  You may complete the training as listed or you may take the additional time off.  If something seems incorrect to you, please contact us.

monday (OFF or on your own)
+ OFF or light running on your own
(If OFF, cross-training is encouraged)

tuesday (8:00 AM - track)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ 1000 @ ~Threshold + 8-10 x 300 @ ~AnAe E, r= 300j
+ strength & conditioning

wednesday (on your own)
800j + lunge matrix wu
+ aerobic running
+ depart for Tallahassee at 12:00 PM
+ light shake-out run upon arrival
Non-NCAA Regional group (on your own):
suggested training - light aerobic running + mobility & stretching

thursday (9:30 AM - depart hotel for course preview)
400j + dynamic wu + plyo progression
+ light aerobic running on course
+ 3 x starts from starting light in course
Non-NCAA Regional group (on your own):
suggested training - OFF + mobility & stretching

friday
800j + mcmillan wu
+ women depart for course at 6:35 AM / men depart at 7:30 AM
+ NCAA SOUTH REGION, w= 6K at 8:30 AM / m= 10k at 9:30 AM
Non-NCAA Regional group (on your own):
suggested training - OFF, or workout-tbd + mobility & stretching

saturday (on your own)
suggested training - off or light shake-out run
+ stretching & mobility
+ extra work on area(s) of irritation or weakness

sunday (on your own)
suggested training - off or light running
+ recovery strategies

Monday, November 2, 2026

sunshine state on deck

#MTM #chopwoodcarrywater #WILDDOGS ⬈🝚x🝚 #rememberthegoal #discipline #edify

monday (on your own)
dynamic wu
+ OFF or light running on your own
(If OFF, cross-training is encouraged)
easy aerobic running

tuesday (8:00 AM - track)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ (w) 4 x 1500 @ ~Ae Power, r= 1:1
+ (m) 1600, 1200, 800, 400 w/ 2k @ ~Tempo between, r= 2'
+ (800) reps @ ~VO2 max
+ strength & conditioning

wednesday (8:00 AM)
800j + lunge matrix wu
+ aerobic running
+ hurdle drills (or 3000SC hurdling)
+ 4-6 x grass strides in spikes
+ hip circuit

thursday (8:00 AM)
400j + dynamic wu + plyo progression
+ light aerobic running
+ 6 x mini-hurdle run-throughs
+ 6 x skip bounding on cherry st hill
+ general strength circuit

friday (8:00 AM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ (w) 4 x 1500 @ ~Ae Power, r= 1:1
+ (m) Threshold running
+ (800) 11 x 200 cut-downs, r= 90" + Tempo running
+ strength & conditioning

saturday (on your own)
easy aerobic running
+ stretching & mobility
+ extra work on area(s) of irritation or weakness

sunday (AM time-tbd)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ workout - tbd
+ cool-down exercises
+ recovery strategies

Monday, October 26, 2026

blacksburg bound

#MTM #chopwoodcarrywater #WILDDOGS ⬈🝚x🝚 #rememberthegoal #discipline #edify

monday (OFF or on your own)
dynamic wu
+ OFF or light running on your own
(If OFF, cross-training is encouraged)

tuesday (8:00 AM - track)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ (w)  reps @ ~Threshold
+ (m)  reps @ ~Tempo
+ strength & conditioning

wednesday (on your own)
800j + lunge matrix wu
+ aerobic running
+ depart for Blacksburg at 10:30 AM
+ light shake-out run upon arrival

thursday (10:00 AM - depart hotel for course preview)
400j + dynamic wu + plyo progression
+ light aerobic running on course
+ 3 x starts from starting light in course

friday
800j + mcmillan wu
+ ACC CHAMPIONSHIP, m= 8k / w= 6k
those not competing: workout-tbd
+ strength & conditioning

saturday (on your own)
easy aerobic running
+ stretching & mobility
+ extra work on area(s) of irritation or weakness

sunday (AM time-tbd)
long aerobic running
(can progress toward ~Ae Threshold)
+ cool-down exercises
+ recovery strategies

Monday, October 19, 2026

championship season

#MTM #chopwoodcarrywater #WILDDOGS ⬈🝚x🝚 #rememberthegoal #discipline #edify

monday (on your own)
dynamic wu
+ OFF or light running on your own
(If OFF, cross-training is encouraged)
easy aerobic running

tuesday (8:00 AM - park 2k lake loop)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ (w) 4-5 x 2000 @ ~85% Threshold, r= 60-75"
+ (m) 7 x 2000 @ ~80% Tempo, r= 60-75"
+ strength & conditioning

wednesday (8:00 AM)
800j + lunge matrix wu
+ aerobic running
+ hurdle drills (or 3000SC hurdling)
+ 4-6 x grass strides in spikes
+ hip circuit

thursday (8:00 AM)
400j + dynamic wu + plyo progression
+ light aerobic running
+ 6 x mini-hurdle run-throughs
+ 6 x skip bounding on cherry st hill
+ general strength circuit

friday (8:00 AM - park cinder loop)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ 3-4 x 5 x 400 @ ~VO2max, r= 1:1 / R= 3'
+ strength & conditioning

saturday (on your own)
easy aerobic running
+ stretching & mobility
+ extra work on area(s) of irritation or weakness

sunday (8:00 AM - track)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ (w) 1 x 800 @ ~VO2max, r= 2' + 8 x 1200 @ ~Tempo, r= 1'
+ (m) 1 x 800 @ ~VO2max, r= 2' + 10 x 1200 @ ~Tempo, r= 1'
+ cool-down exercises
+ recovery strategies

Sunday, October 11, 2026

sweet home alabama

#MTM #chopwoodcarrywater #WILDDOGS ⬈🝚x🝚 #rememberthegoal #discipline #edify

monday (OFF or on your own)
dynamic wu
+ OFF or light running on your own
(If OFF, cross-training is encouraged)

tuesday (8:00 AM - park cinder loop)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ (w)  reps @ ~Threshold
+ (m)  reps @ ~Tempo
+ strength & conditioning

wednesday (8:00 AM)
800j + lunge matrix wu
+ aerobic running
+ hurdle drills (or 3000SC hurdling)
+ 4-6 x grass strides in spikes
+ hip circuit
+ depart for Tuscaloosa at 12:30 PM
+ light shake-out run upon arrival

thursday (10:00 AM - depart hotel for course preview)
400j + dynamic wu + plyo progression
+ light aerobic running on course
+ 3 x starts from starting light in course
+ general strength circuit

friday
800j + mcmillan wu
+ CRIMSON CLASSIC, m= 8k (8:30 AM CT) / w= 6k (9:20 AM CT)
those not competing: workout-tbd
+ strength & conditioning

saturday (on your own)
easy aerobic running
+ stretching & mobility
+ extra work on area(s) of irritation or weakness

sunday (AM time-tbd)
long aerobic running
(can progress toward ~Ae Threshold)
+ cool-down exercises
+ recovery strategies

Sunday, October 4, 2026

back to the routine

#MTM #chopwoodcarrywater #WILDDOGS ⬈🝚x🝚 #rememberthegoal #discipline #edify

monday (on your own)
dynamic wu
+ OFF or light running on your own
(If OFF, cross-training is encouraged)
easy aerobic running

tuesday (8:00 AM - park cinder loop)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ (w) 5 x 1600 @ ~85% Threshold, r= 60-75"
+ (m) 9 x 1600 @ ~80% Tempo, r= 60-75"
+ strength & conditioning

wednesday (8:00 AM)
800j + lunge matrix wu
+ aerobic running
+ hurdle drills (or 3000SC hurdling)
+ 4-6 x grass strides in spikes
+ hip circuit

thursday (8:00 AM)
400j + dynamic wu + plyo progression
+ light aerobic running
+ 8 x mini-hurdle run-throughs
+ 6 x skip bounding on cherry st hill
+ general strength circuit

friday (8:00 AM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ 18-20 x 300 hills @ ~CV to Ae P, r= 300 jog down
+ strength & conditioning

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

sunday (8:00 AM - track)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ (w) 3 x 500 @ ~VO2max, r= 2' + 8 x 1200 @ ~Tempo, r= 1'
+ (m) 3 x 600 @ ~VO2max, r= 2' + 10 x 1200 @ ~Tempo, r= 1'
+ cool-down exercises
+ recovery strategies

Monday, September 28, 2026

home xc invitational

#MTM #chopwoodcarrywater #WILDDOGS ⬈🝚x🝚 #rememberthegoal #discipline #edify

monday (OFF or on your own)
dynamic wu
+ OFF or light running on your own
(If OFF, cross-training is encouraged)

tuesday (8:00 AM - park 2k road loop)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ (w) 4 x 2000 @ ~85% Threshold, r= 75"
   (250 fast + 150 float to start odd #'s)
+ (m) 7 x 2000 @ ~80% Tempo, r= 60-75"
   (250 fast + 150 float to start odd #'s)
+ strength & conditioning

wednesday (8:00 AM)
800j + lunge matrix wu
+ aerobic running
+ hurdle drills (or 3000SC hurdling)
+ 4-6 x grass strides in spikes
+ hip circuit

thursday (8:00 AM)
400j + dynamic wu + plyo progression
+ light aerobic running
+ 8 x mini-hurdle run-throughs
+ 4 x skip bounding on cherry st hill
+ general strength circuit

friday (6:15 AM - depart from locker room)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ GEORGIA TECH XC INV, m= 8k (8:30 AM) / w= 6k (9:20 AM)
those not competing: workout-tbd
+ strength & conditioning

saturday (on your own)
easy aerobic running
+ stretching & mobility
+ extra work on area(s) of irritation or weakness
due to Sun weather forecast:
long aerobic running
+ cool-down exercises
+ recovery strategies

sunday (on your own)
long aerobic running at chatt hills rico ballpark
(can progress toward ~Ae Threshold)
+ cool-down exercises
+ recovery strategies
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