chop wood carry water

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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)

800j + mcmillan wu

+ (w) 3-4 x 2000 @ ~85% Threshold, r= 90"

+ (m) 4-5 x 3000 @ ~80% Tempo, r= 90"

+ 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

+ workout on grass AAM+ loop - tbd

+ strength & conditioning

saturday (on your own)

easy aerobic running

+ stretching & mobility

sunday (AM time-tbd)

long aerobic running at chatt hills rico ballpark

(can progress toward ~Ae Threshold)

+ cool-down exercises

+ recovery strategies

off to the races v.2026

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Season opener at Allatoona Creek Park...

"Training was a rite of purification; from it came speed, strength.  Racing was a rite of death; from it came knowledge.  Such rites demand, if they are to be meaningful at all, a certain amount of time spent precisely on the Red Line, where you can lean over the manicured putting green at the edge of the precipice and see exactly nothing." - John L. Parker, Jr., Once a Runner

From Pete Carroll, NCAA Champion and Super Bowl Champion coach - "don't show up to win, show up to compete."  The focus of the former is the outcome, the focus of the latter is the process.  Follow the process and success will come.

The mantras carried over from last spring... build CONFIDENCE by reflecting, and writing down, where your Effort was right, where you had Success, and where you made Progress.  Prepare for every opportunity... execute early with poise, engage in competition, and finish with effort.

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)

800j + mcmillan wu

+ 2000's @ ~Tempo, 80% on park road loop, r= 60-90"; w= 4-5 / m= 6-7

   (200 fast + 200 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

+ KSU STAN SIMS XC OPENER, m= 4 mi (8:30 AM) / w= 5k (9:15AM)

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 (6:45 AM)

800j + mcmillan wu

+ 1000's @ ~Tempo, 80% at foxhall, r= 45-60"; w= 8-12 / m= 10-14

+ cool-down exercises

+ recovery strategies

off and running

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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)

800j + mcmillan wu

+ 2000's @ ~Tempo, 80% on park road loop, r= 60-90"; w= 4-5 / m= 6-7

   (200 fast + 200 float to start even #'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 (8:00 AM)

800j + mcmillan wu

+ ~80% Tempo running on track

   w = 10-12 x 1000, r= 1'

   m = 1k, 2k, 3k, 2k, 3k, 2k, 1k, r= 1-2'

+ strength & conditioning

saturday (on your own)

easy aerobic running

+ stretching & mobility

sunday (8:30 AM)

long aerobic running at chatt hills rico ballpark

(can progress toward ~Ae Threshold)

+ cool-down exercises

+ recovery strategies

back together

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Week 12, end of summer, return to campus, and practice!  With moving in and early AM bloodwork on Tuesday, we will use the first half of the week as a recovery period - just easy aerobic running (60-65% w/ heat & humidity adjustment).  If you can fit in S&C on Tuesday, you can do that.  Schedule for physicals and bloodwork were sent out late last week.  Once official practice starts on Thursday, we will meet in the concourse of McCamish Pavilion.

Schedule for this week

tuesday, Aug 18

(on your own) easy aerobic running

AM - physicals for new people / FASTED bloodwork for everyone

11AM-1 PM - Jump Start Jackets for new people (lunch included)

PM - physicals for new people & returnees needed physicals this year

wednesday, Aug 19

(on your own) easy aerobic running

11AM-1 PM - Jump Start Jackets for new people (lunch included)

11:30 AM - lunch for returnees in locker room team lounge

3:30 PM - Compliance Meeting - Anderson Bldg team meeting room

4:15 PM - Team Meeting following Compliance Meeting

6:00 PM - dinner in locker room team lounge

thursday (8:00 AM)

400j + lunge matrix wu

+ light aerobic running

+ hurdle drills

+ barefoot strides on grass

11AM-1 PM - Jump Start Jackets for new people (lunch included)

11:30 AM - lunch in locker room team lounge

6:00 PM - dinner in locker room team lounge

friday (8:00 AM)

800j + mcmillan wu

+ 20-24 x 300 @ ~CV on AAM loop, r= 40"

+ strength & conditioning

11AM-1 PM - Jump Start Jackets for new people (lunch included)

11:30 AM - lunch in locker room team lounge

saturday (on your own)

easy aerobic running

+ stretching & mobility

sunday (8:00 AM)

long aerobic running at fox hall & chatt hills

+ cool-down exercises

+ recovery strategies

As always, if unsure about anything, or have any questions, reach out.

moving forward

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REMINDER - keep the training under control.  A little too slow is exponentially better that a little too fast!  Do not cut-down last few reps, but can finish SLIGHTLY FASTER.

Week 11 and week one of aerobic long specificity or an option of a fourth week of aerobic short specificity.  You have an option for Tuesday of a longer aerobic-based workout or continue with one more week of short hill repeats.  Continue with fast strides on Thursday, and S&C circuit on Tue and Fri.

Continue to adjust paces for heat and humidity.  The rest of your running for the week remains easy, 60-65%.

Tue - reps at ~Tempo (80%); w= 10-12 x 800, r= 45" / m= 10-12 x 1000, r= 1'

          OR 12-15 x 200 hill repeats @ 6k or 8k goal pace effort, r= 2' easy

Fri - reps at ~Tempo (75-80%); w - 5-6 x 1600, r= 1' / m= 6-7 x 2000, r= 1'

Simple, but not easy.  Stay the course, be patient.

Upcoming important dates & times...

PAPERWORK - two sets of forms must be completed prior to Wed, Aug 5, one set from Sports Medicine and one set from Compliance.  Check your email, GT email and personal email.  For returnees, check Teamworks.  If you have not received paperwork to complete, notify coaches as soon as possible.

ALL INCOMING FIRST-YEAR - physicals will take place Tuesday morning and evening, August 18.  Both sessions must be attended.  Times to report will be sent by Sports Medicine, if this info has not been sent already.

RETURNEES - returnees who need a physical this year will also need to have this done on Tuesday, August 18.  All returnees will be able to start practice on Thursday, August 20, if Sports Medicine and Compliance forms have been filled out and submitted.

BLOODWORK for ALL incoming first-year and returnees will be completed early Tuesday morning, August 18.  If you are unable to attend Tue early AM, Aug 18 for blookwork, notify us ASAP.

JUMPSTART JACKETS - for ALL incoming first-year & transfers, Tuesday-Friday, Aug 18-21 @ 11 AM - 1 PM (not 2 PM as previously listed).

Wednesday, August 19 - Compliance Meeting at 3:30 PM in Anderson Building team meeting room.  TEAM MEETING will follow.  Dinner after team meeting.
Thursday, August 20 - first practice, 8:00 AM
Friday, August 21 - practice, 8:00 AM
Saturday, August 22 - on your own
Sunday, August 23 - long run, time - tbd

As always, if unsure about anything, or have any questions, reach out.

important dates and times

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

REMINDER - keep the training under control.  A little too slow is exponentially better that a little too hard!

Week 10 and week three of aerobic short specificity.  Continue with the short hill repeats or fast strides on Thursday, and S&C circuit on Tue and Fri.

Continue to adjust paces for heat and humidity.  The rest of your running for the week remains easy, 60-65%.

Tue - 12-15 x 200 hill repeats @ 6k or 8k goal pace effort with ~2' easy rec
Fri - reps at ~Tempo (75-80%); w - 4-5 x 2000, r= 1' / m= 3-4 x 3000, r= 1'

Simple, but not easy.  Stay the course, be patient.

Upcoming important dates & times...

PAPERWORK - two sets of forms must be completed prior to Wed, Aug 5, one set from Sports Medicine and one set from Compliance.  Check your email, GT email and personal email.  For returnees, check Teamworks.  If you have not received paperwork to complete, notify coaches as soon as possible.

ALL INCOMING FIRST-YEAR - physicals will take place Tuesday morning and evening, August 18.  Both sessions must be attended.  Times to report will be sent by Sports Medicine, if this info has not been sent already.

RETURNEES - returnees who need a physical this year will also need to have this done on Tuesday, August 18.  All returnees will be able to start practice on Thursday, August 20, if Sports Medicine and Compliance forms have been filled out and submitted.

BLOODWORK for ALL incoming first-year and returnees will be completed early Tuesday morning, August 18.  If you are unable to attend Tue early AM, Aug 18 for blookwork, notify us ASAP.

JUMPSTART JACKETS - for ALL incoming first-year & transfers, Tuesday-Friday, Aug 18-21 @ 11 AM - 2 PM.

Wednesday, August 19 - Compliance Meeting at 3:30 PM in Anderson Building team meeting room.  TEAM MEETING will follow.  Dinner after team meeting.
Thursday, August 20 - first practice, 8:00 AM
Friday, August 21 - practice, 8:00 AM
Saturday, August 22 - on your own
Sunday, August 23 - long run, time - tbd

As always, if unsure about anything, or have any questions, reach out.

competition schedule

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Week 9 and week two of aerobic short specificity, with a twist this year.  In essence, short, goal race pace efforts, with long recovery so the overall workout remains aerobic while getting to turn the legs over.  The key is to make sure you take long enough recoveries.  The second workout now is reps at 75-80% with a short recovery.  Continue with the short hill repeats or fast strides on Thursday, and S&C circuit on Tue and Fri.

Continue to adjust paces for heat and humidity.  The rest of your running for the week remains easy, 60-65%.

Tue - 12-15 x 200 hill repeats @ either 6k or 8k goal pace with ~2' easy rec
Fri - reps at ~Tempo (75-80%); w - 5-6 x 1600, r= 1' / m= 5-6 x 2000, r= 1'

Simple, but not easy.  Stay the course, be patient.

Again, reminder of important dates...

Incoming first-year/transfers: move-in Sat-Sun, August 15-16
Returning Students: return Mon-Tue, August 17-18

Physicals for new people and for returning will be Tue, Aug 18.

Year-Beginning/Team Meeting will be Wednesday, Aug 19.

First practice will be in the AM of Thursday, Aug 20

Both the team and GTAA will have functions during the following week before school starts.  Before you make any other plans for this week, make sure you clear with coaches first. If you know of any conflicts, make sure you notify coaches as soon as possible

XC Schedule:

Friday, Sep 4 - Kennesaw State XC Opener
Friday, Sep 18 - Southern Showcase at Huntsville
Friday, Oct 2 - GT Inv at Foxhall in Douglasville
Friday, Oct 16 - Crimson Classic at Tuscaloosa
Friday, Oct 30 - ACC Championships at Blacksburg
Friday, Nov 13 - NCAA South Region at Tallahassee
Saturday, Nov 21 - NCAA Championships at Terre Haute

As always, if unsure about anything, or have any questions, reach out.