"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