"The two most powerful warriors are patience and time." - Leo Tolstoy
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Monday, April 1, 2019

to the plains up next

“Out of every one hundred men, ten shouldn’t even be there, eighty are just targets, nine are the real fighters, and we are lucky to have them, for they make the battle. Ah, but the one, one is a warrior, and he will bring the others back.” ~Heraclitus

EASY DAY PACE REMINDER (Mon if run, Wed, Thu, Sat): rule of thumb, on easy days run no faster than 2' slower than current 5k race pace!

Daily - 5 minute mindfulness

#gtexpress #allgolds #hustle #juice #byoj #MTM #actachieveactualize

monday (on your own or OFF)
dynamic wu
+ light aerobic running
+ 6-8 x technique strides on grass
(for those off, cross-training is encouraged)

tuesday (3:30 PM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ AnAe Endurance work
4 x 300, r= 2.5' + 2 x 800, r= 8' + 3 x 400, r= 4'
(800's at slow end of AnAe E for 550, then last 250 slight acc)
+ strength & conditioning

wednesday (3:30 PM)
400j + lunge matrix wu
+ hurdle drills
+ 3000SC hurdle & water jump work
+ med-long aerobic running
+ barefoot strides on grass
+ foot arch strengthening
+ general strength circuit

thursday (3:30 PM)
800j + dynamic wu
those competing Fri:
+ light aerobic running
+ 2-3 x 200 @ RP
those not competing Fri:
+ 6 x 60-80m fast-striding uphill
+ light aerobic running
+ hip circuit

friday
those competing Fri at Auburn (1500 inv, 3000SC, 5000):
AM shake-out, time - tbd
depart for Auburn, time - tbd
those not competing (6:00 AM):
threshold run on beltline
+ strength & conditioning

saturday
those competing at Auburn (1500m, 800m):
AM shake-out, time - tbd
those not competing:
aerobic running on your own
+ stretching & mobility

sunday (8:30 AM)
long aerobic running @ river
+ cool-down exercises
+ recovery strategies in training room

Monday, March 25, 2019

off to the relays

“Out of every one hundred men, ten shouldn’t even be there, eighty are just targets, nine are the real fighters, and we are lucky to have them, for they make the battle. Ah, but the one, one is a warrior, and he will bring the others back.” ~Heraclitus

EASY DAY PACE REMINDER (Mon if run, Wed, Thu, Sat): rule of thumb, on easy days run no faster than 2' slower than current 5k race pace!

Daily - 5 minute mindfulness

#gtexpress #allgolds #hustle #juice #byoj #MTM #actachieveactualize

monday (on your own or OFF)
dynamic wu
+ light aerobic running
+ 6-8 x technique strides on grass
(for those off, cross-training is encouraged)

tuesday (3:30 PM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ 4 x 200 + 4 x 400 + 4 x 200 @ AnAe P + 1000-1600 @ CV
r= 200j, 400j, 200j; R= 5'
+ strength & conditioning

wednesday (3:30 PM)
400j + lunge matrix wu
+ hurdle drills
+ 3000SC hurdle & water jump work
+ med-long aerobic running
+ barefoot strides on grass
+ foot arch strengthening
+ general strength circuit

thursday (on your own)
800j + dynamic wu
those competing Fri (on your own in AM):
+ light aerobic running
+ 2-3 x 200 @ RP
+ travel to Gainesville or Raleigh
those not competing Fri (on your own in AM):
+ 6 x 60-80m fast-striding uphill
+ light aerobic running
+ hip circuit

friday
those competing:
AM shake-out, time - tbd
Florida Relays
800m, 1500m, 3000SC
Raleigh Relays
3000SC, 5000m
those not traveling (on own):
workout - tbd
+ strength & conditioning

saturday
those competing at Florida Relays:
AM shake-out, time - tbd
4 x 800 and/or DMR
those not competing:
aerobic running on your own
+ stretching & mobility

sunday (on your own)
long aerobic running
+ cool-down exercises
+ recovery strategies in training room

Monday, March 18, 2019

SB19

“Out of every one hundred men, ten shouldn’t even be there, eighty are just targets, nine are the real fighters, and we are lucky to have them, for they make the battle. Ah, but the one, one is a warrior, and he will bring the others back.” ~Heraclitus

EASY DAY PACE REMINDER (Mon if run, Wed, Thu, Sat): rule of thumb, on easy days run no faster than 2' slower than current 5k race pace!

Daily - 5 minute mindfulness

#gtexpress #allgolds #hustle #juice #byoj #MTM #actachieveactualize

monday (on your own or OFF)
dynamic wu
+ light aerobic running
+ 6-8 x technique strides on grass
(for those off, cross-training is encouraged)

tuesday (8:00 AM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ beltline threshold, w= 6k / m= 4.5 mi + 4 x 200's @ AnAe P
(800m: 1k up @ CV, r= 1000j down + 4-6 x 300 up @ AnAe P, r= 300j down)
+ strength & conditioning

wednesday (9:00 AM)
400j + lunge matrix wu
+ hurdle drills
+ 3000SC hurdle & water jump work
+ med-long aerobic running
+ barefoot strides on grass
+ foot arch strengthening
+ general strength circuit
(time - tbd: depart for Tallahassee)

thursday (10:00 AM)
800j + dynamic wu
those competing Fri:
+ light aerobic running
+ 2-3 x 200 @ RP
those not competing Fri (on own):
+ 6 x 60-80m fast-striding uphill
+ light aerobic running
(all) + hip circuit
(all) + foot arch strengthening

friday
those competing:
AM shake-out, time - tbd
FSU RELAYS
800m, 1500m
+ either 5000m @ ~Threshold or 4 x 400m
those not competing (on own):
800j + mcmillan wu
+ 10-12 x 400 @ VO2max, r= work:rest ratio of 1:1
+ strength & conditioning

saturday
travel to atlanta
aerobic running on your own
+ stretching & mobility

sunday (time - tbd)
long aerobic running @ kennesaw
+ cool-down exercises
+ recovery strategies in training room

Monday, March 11, 2019

competition is king

“Out of every one hundred men, ten shouldn’t even be there, eighty are just targets, nine are the real fighters, and we are lucky to have them, for they make the battle. Ah, but the one, one is a warrior, and he will bring the others back.” ~Heraclitus

EASY DAY PACE REMINDER (Mon if run, Wed, Thu, Sat): rule of thumb, on easy days run no faster than 2' slower than current 5k race pace!

Daily - 5 minute mindfulness

#gtexpress #allgolds #hustle #juice #byoj #MTM #actachieveactualize

monday (on your own or OFF)
dynamic wu
+ light aerobic running
+ 6-8 x technique strides on grass
(if OFF, cross-training is encouraged)

tuesday (3:30 PM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ 7 x 800 @ Ae Power, r= ratio of 1.0:0.5 + 1200j + 3 x 400 @ AnAe E, r= 1'
(Middle Distance: 4 x 800 + 1200j + 2 x 3 x 400 @ AnAe E, r= 1' / R= 3')
+ strength & conditioning

wednesday (3:30 PM)
400j + lunge matrix wu
+ hurdle drills
+ 3000SC hurdle & water jump work
+ aerobic running
+ barefoot strides on grass
+ foot arch strengthening
+ general strength circuit

thursday (3:30 PM)
800j + dynamic wu
those competing Fri:
+ light aerobic running
+ 2-3 x 200 @ RP
those not competing Fri:
+ mini-hurdle technique runs
+ sprint development - tbd
+ light aerobic running
+ hip circuit

friday
those competing in 5000m:
AM shake-out, time - tbd
YELLOW JACKET INV - 5000m
those competing Sat (time - tbd):
800j + dynamic wu
+ light aerobic running
+ 2-3 x 200 @ RP
those not competing (6:45 AM):
800j + mcmillan wu
workout - tbd
+ strength & conditioning

saturday
those competing:
AM shake-out, time - tbd
YELLOW JACKET INV
those not competing:
aerobic running on your own
+ stretching & mobility

sunday (time - tbd)
long aerobic running at kennesaw mountain
+ cool-down exercises
+ recovery strategies in training room

Sunday, March 3, 2019

to defeat hell you have to become hell - d goggins

“Out of every one hundred men, ten shouldn’t even be there, eighty are just targets, nine are the real fighters, and we are lucky to have them, for they make the battle. Ah, but the one, one is a warrior, and he will bring the others back.” ~Heraclitus

EASY DAY PACE REMINDER (Mon if run, Wed, Thu, Sat): rule of thumb, on easy days run no faster than 2' slower than current 5k race pace!

Daily - 5 minute mindfulness

#gtexpress #allgolds #hustle #juice #byoj #MTM #actachieveactualize

monday (on your own or OFF)
dynamic wu
+ light aerobic running
+ 6-8 x technique strides on grass
(if OFF, cross-training is encouraged)

tuesday (3:30 PM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ 5 x 1k @ CV, r= 1' + 1200j + 2 x 2 x 200 @ SE, r= 1' / R= 400j
*SE = Speed Endurance
(800m: 4 x 1k @ CV, r= 1' + 1200j + 3 x 2 x 200 @ SE, r= 1' / R= 400j)
+ strength & conditioning

wednesday (3:30 PM)
400j + lunge matrix wu
+ hurdle drills
+ 3000SC hurdle & water jump work
+ aerobic running
+ barefoot strides on grass
+ foot arch strengthening
+ general strength circuit

thursday (on your own)
800j + dynamic wu
+ 5 x 80m fast striding uphill on Cherry St
+ light aerobic running
+ hip circuit

friday (on your own)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ workout options:
a. 3.5-4 mile @ Threshold + hills or fast rep(s)
b. 6-10 mile @ Tempo + strides
c. 2 x 8 x 200 @ VO2max, r= 100j / R= 400j
+ strength & conditioning

saturday (on your own)
aerobic running
+ stretching & mobility

sunday (on your own)
long aerobic running
+ cool-down exercises
+ recovery strategies in training room

Monday, February 25, 2019

the great outdoors

“Out of every one hundred men, ten shouldn’t even be there, eighty are just targets, nine are the real fighters, and we are lucky to have them, for they make the battle. Ah, but the one, one is a warrior, and he will bring the others back.” ~Heraclitus

EASY DAY PACE REMINDER (Mon if run, Wed, Thu, Sat): rule of thumb, on easy days run no faster than 2' slower than current 5k race pace!

Daily - 5 minute mindfulness

#gtexpress #allgolds #hustle #juice #byoj #actachieveactualize

monday (on your own or OFF)
dynamic wu
+ light aerobic running
+ 6-8 x technique strides on grass
(if OFF, cross-training is encouraged)

tuesday (3:30 PM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ 9 x 600 @ Ae Power, r= ratio of 1.0:0.5 + 1200j + 2 x 400 @ AnAe E, r= 1'
(800m: 6 x 600 + 1200j + 2 x 2 x 400 @ AnAe E, r= 1' / R= 3')
+ strength & conditioning

wednesday (3:30 PM)
400j + lunge matrix wu
+ hurdle drills
+ 3000SC hurdle & water jump work
+ aerobic running
+ barefoot strides on grass
+ foot arch strengthening
+ general strength circuit

thursday (3:30 PM)
800j + dynamic wu
+ 5 x 60-80m fast striding w/ walk recovery
+ light aerobic running
+ mini-hurdle technique runs
+ hip circuit

friday (time - tbd)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ 4 x 200 + 4 x 400 + 4 x 200 @ AnAe P + 1600-4800 @ Threshold
r= 200j, 400j, 200j; R= 5'
+ strength & conditioning

saturday (on your own)
aerobic running
+ stretching & mobility

sunday (8:00 AM)
long aerobic running at kennesaw mountain
+ cool-down exercises
+ recovery strategies in training room

Sunday, February 17, 2019

one in a hundred


EASY DAY PACE REMINDER (Mon if run, Wed, Thu, Sat): rule of thumb, on easy days run no faster than 2' slower than current 5k race pace!

Daily - 5 minute mindfulness

#gtexpress #allgolds #hustle #juice #byoj #actachieveactualize

“Out of every one hundred men, ten shouldn’t even be there, eighty are just targets, nine are the real fighters, and we are lucky to have them, for they make the battle. Ah, but the one, one is a warrior, and he will bring the others back.” ~Heraclitus

Who are our nine real fighters...and who is the warrior?

Distance Medley Relays:
monday (4:15 PM) - 2-3 x 8x200 @ VO2max, r= ratio of 1:1 (JOG 100)/ R= 2'
tuesday (on your own) - OFF or light run
wednesday - travel to Blacksburg in AM, light running + 2-3 x 200 @ RP
thursday - shake-out in morning, DMR in PM
friday - shake-out in morning, 800 or Mile qualifying, 5k final in PM
saturday - shake-out in morning, 800 or Mile or 3k final in PM
sunday - travel to Atlanta in AM, light running on own in PM

800m, Mile, 5000m - not on DMRs:
monday - off or light aerobic running on own
tuesday (6:00 AM) - 2-3 x 8x200 @ VO2max, r= ratio of 1:1 (JOG 100)/ R= 2'
wednesday - OFF or light run on own, travel to Blacksburg late afternoon
thursday - in early AM, light aerobic running + 2-3 x 200 @ RP
friday - shake-out in AM, Mile or 800 qualifying or 5000 in PM
saturday - shake-out in morning, 800 or Mile or 3k final in PM
sunday - travel to Atlanta in AM, light running on own in PM

3000m:
monday - off or light aerobic running on own
tuesday (6:00 AM) - 2-3 x 8x200 @ VO2max, r= ratio of 1:1 (JOG 100)/ R= 2'
wednesday - light run on own, travel to Blacksburg late afternoon
thursday - OFF or light run
friday - light aerobic running + 2-3 x 200 @ RP
saturday - shake-out in AM, 3000 in PM
sunday - travel to Atlanta in AM, light running on own in PM

those not traveling:
monday - off or light aerobic running on own
tuesday (6:00 AM) - 2-3 x 8x200 @ VO2max, r= ratio of 1:1 (JOG 100)/ R= 2'
wednesday - on own, aerobic running
thursday - on own, 6 x ramp sprint + light aerobic running
friday - on own, workout - tbd
saturday - on own, aerobic running + stretching
sunday - light running on own