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arete - attaining excellence through competition

Sunday, January 25, 2026

clemson again

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

Another outstanding weekend of racing.  Continue to build CONFIDENCE by reflecting, and writing down, where your Effort was right, where you had Success, and where you made Progress.  Lactate buffering helps, but make no mistake, hard work, intention, and grit win the day.  Prepare for this weekend... execute early with poise, engage in competition, and finish with effort.

monday (OFF or on your own)
+ OFF or light running (4-6 miles) on your own if Sunday was off
(If OFF, cross-training is encouraged)

tuesday (3:30 PM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ 6-7 x (900 @ ~Ae P + 200 @ ~AnAe E, r= 1'), R= 3' in Brock
+ strength & conditioning

wednesday (3:30 PM)
400j + lunge matrix wu
+ aerobic running, may include ~Ae Threshold
+ hurdle drills (or 3000SC hurdling)
+ barefoot strides on grass or turf
+ hip circuit

thursday (3:30 PM)
800j + dynamic wu & plyo progression
+ light aerobic running
+ 6-8 x cherry st hill sprints w/ walk down recovery
(+ those racing Friday, 2-3 x 200 @ RP)
+ general strength circuit

friday (AM time-tbd - depart for clemson)
those competing:
AM shake-out - tbd?
+ CLEMSON BOB POLLOCK INV
(possibly will race two dmr's each gender)
those competing Saturday:
light aerobic running + 2-3 x 200 @ RP
those not traveling (on your own):
800j + mcmillan wu
+ workouts - tbd
+ strength & conditioning

saturday
those competing:
AM shake-out - tbd
+ CLEMSON BOB POLLOCK INV
those not competing (on your own):
easy aerobic running
+ stretching & mobility
+ extra work on area(s) of irritation or weakness

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