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

Sunday, May 10, 2026

blue grass state bound

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

On to Louisville for the ACC Championships.  For the those continuing... the mantras remain the same... build CONFIDENCE by reflecting, and writing down, where your Effort was right, where you had Success, and where you made Progress.  Prepare for your next opportunities... execute early with poise, engage in competition, and finish with effort. Make the most of every time you toe the starting line.  "Don't show up to win, show up to compete."

For those done for the season, time for some rest and recovery.  We recommend two weeks... one week of completely off, then a week of cross-training early in the week, followed by light return to running at the end of the week.  If you feel like you need a full two weeks off, that is ok.

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

tuesday (8:45 AM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ (Thu-ACC) 8 laps of stride straights / jog curves
+ (Fri/Sat-ACC) light aerobic running + strides
+ strength & conditioning
12:45 PM - depart for airport

wednesday (10:00 AM)
+ (Thu-ACC) light aerobic running + 3-4 x 150
+ (Fri/Sat-ACC) 8 laps of stride straights / jog curves

thursday
AM - shakeout - tbd
ACC CHAMPIONSHIPS (1500 prelims, 10,000 final)
+ (Fri/Sat-ACC) light aerobic running + 3-4 x 150

friday
AM - shakeout - tbd
ACC CHAMPIONSHIPS (800 prelims, 3000SC final)
+ (those not racing) light aerobic running + strides

saturday
AM - shakeout - tbd
ACC CHAMPIONSHIPS (1500, 800, 5000, 4 x 400 finals)
+ (those not racing)  easy aerobic running
+ stretching & mobility
+ extra work on area(s) of irritation or weakness

sunday (on your own)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ easy aerobic running
+ cool-down exercises
+ recovery strategies

Sunday, May 3, 2026

finish strong

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

Finishing the semester academically, last chance regular season racing, prepping for the post-season.

The mantras remain the same... build CONFIDENCE by reflecting, and writing down, where your Effort was right, where you had Success, and where you made Progress.  Prepare for your next opportunities... execute early with poise, engage in competition, and finish with effort. Make the most of every time you toe the starting line.  "Don't show up to win, show up to compete."

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

tuesday (8:45 AM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ easy aerobic running
+ 2-4 x 150m
+ strength & conditioning

wednesday
AM - shakeout - on your own
+ EMORY QUALIFIER

thursday (10:00 AM)
800j + dynamic wu
+ light aerobic running
+ hurdle drills (or 3000SC hurdling)
+ barefoot strides on grass or turf
+ hip circuit

friday (9:15 AM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ 9 x 400, r= 1:3; 3 @ RP-3% + 3 @ RP + 3 @ RP-3%)
OR 6 x 300 @ ~AnAe P, r= 4-5'
OR 10 x 400 w/ hurdles @ RP, r= 1:1

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

sunday (9:00 AM)
long aerobic running - chattahoochee river
(can progress toward ~Ae Threshold)
+ cool-down exercises
+ recovery strategies

Monday, April 27, 2026

follow the process... it's works

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

Outstanding weekend in the City of Brotherly Love.  Keep the ball rolling... chop wood, carry water.

The mantras remain the same... build CONFIDENCE by reflecting, and writing down, where your Effort was right, where you had Success, and where you made Progress.  Prepare for your next opportunities... execute early with poise, engage in competition, and finish with effort. Make the most of every time you toe the starting line.  "Don't show up to win, show up to compete."

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

tuesday (3:30 PM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ Threshold reps
   OR 8-10 laps of stride straight-aways / jog curves
   OR 1000 @ ~Threshold + 6 x 200 @ ~AnAe P, r= 2.5'
+ strength & conditioning

wednesday (8:45 AM)
400j + lunge matrix wu
+ light aerobic running
+ barefoot strides on grass or turf
+ hip circuit

thursday (8:45 AM)
800j + dynamic wu
+ light aerobic running
+ 6-8 x Cherry St hill sprints w/ walk down recovery
+ general strength circuit

friday (8:45 AM)
those racing (on your own)
light aerobic running
+ light strides
those not racing:
800j + mcmillan wu
+ 4 x 300 + 2 x 800 + 3 x 400 @ AnAe E, r= 300j/5'/400j
OR 12 x 400 w/ hurdles @ RP or faster, r= 1:1

saturday
AM - shakeout - tbd
UGA TORRIN LAWRENCE MEMORIAL
those not competing:
easy aerobic running
+ stretching & mobility
+ extra work on area(s) of irritation or weakness

sunday (9:00 AM)
long aerobic running - chattahoochee river
(can progress toward ~Ae Threshold & Tempo)
+ cool-down exercises
+ recovery strategies

Monday, April 20, 2026

philly on deck

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

Home meet in the books and Penn Relays up next.  Expect a light Tuesday for everyone.  For those not traveling, Friday workouts will be sent.

The mantras remain the same... build CONFIDENCE by reflecting, and writing down, where your Effort was right, where you had Success, and where you made Progress.  Prepare for your next opportunities... execute early with poise, engage in competition, and finish with effort. Make the most of every time you toe the starting line.  "Don't show up to win, show up to compete."

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

tuesday (3:30 PM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ 8 laps of stride straight-aways / jog curves
   OR 11 x 200 cut-downs, r= 90" + 800j + 1 x 500
+ strength & conditioning

wednesday (on your own)
those traveling to Philadelphia - light running upon arrival
+ light race pace reps on track if available
those not traveling:
400j + lunge matrix wu
+  light aerobic running
+ barefoot strides on grass or turf
+ hip circuit

thursday
AM - shakeout
PENN RELAYS (1500, 3000SC, 5000, 10,000)
those not racing:
800j + dynamic up + light aerobic running
those not traveling:
800j + dynamic wu
+ light aerobic running
+ 6-8 x Cherry St hill sprints w/ walk down recovery
+ general strength circuit

friday
AM - shakeout - tbd
PENN RELAYS (mDMR)
those not competing (on your own):
800j + dynamic wu
+ light aerobic running
those not traveling:
800j + mcmillan wu
+ 3 x 400, 4 x 300, 4 x 200 @ AnAe E, r= 90" / R= 4'

saturday
AM - shakeout - tbd
PENN RELAYS (w4x800)
those not competing:
travel to Atlanta
+ light aerobic running on own
+ stretching & mobility
those not traveling:
easy aerobic running
+ stretching & mobility
+ extra work on area(s) of irritation or weakness

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