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

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
+ workouts - tbd
+ 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
+ workouts - tbd

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