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arete - attaining excellence through competition

Monday, March 3, 2025

Inside out

Great momentum as we head to outdoors...

sunshine, warm temps, light breezes
it's PR season

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

monday
those traveling for ACC's:
AM shake-out - tbd
+ ACC CHAMPIONSHIPS
those not traveling (OFF or on your own):
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
+ workouts - tbd
+ strength & conditioning

wednesday (3:30 PM)
400j + lunge matrix wu
+ aerobic running (can progress toward ~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
+ general strength circuit

friday (6:30 AM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ 1600 @ Thresh + 10 x 300 Tech Pkwy hill + 1600 @ Thresh
+ strength & conditioning

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

sunday (on your own)
long aerobic running
(can progress toward ~Ae Threshold)
+ cool-down exercises
+ recovery strategies

Sunday, February 23, 2025

bluegrass bound

On to the Bluegrass State... fast time ahead!

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

monday (OFF or on your own)
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
+ (LD) fast 300 wu + 400j + 1600 @ Threshold + 3 x 800 <VO2max, r= 1:2
          + 1 x 400 @ AnAe E
+ (MD) 1600 @ Threshold + 400j (+ spikes)
          + 4 x 400 @ Anaerobic Capacity (AC), r= 6' + 2 x 300 @ Ae P, r= 100w
+ strength & conditioning

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

thursday (on your own in AM)
those traveling for ACC's:
+ light aerobic running
+ 6 x 200 @ AnAe E, r= 200j
+ travel to Louisville
those not traveling:
+ light aerobic running
+ general strength circuit

friday
those traveling for ACC's:
light aerobic running + 2-3 x 200 @ RP if racing Sat
those not traveling (on your own):
+ aerobic running
+ strength & conditioning

saturday
those traveling for ACC's:
AM shake-out - tbd
+ ACC CHAMPIONSHIPS
those not traveling (on your own):
easy aerobic running
+ stretching & mobility

sunday
those traveling for ACC's:
AM shake-out - tbd
+ ACC CHAMPIONSHIPS
those not traveling (on your own):
+ long aerobic running
(can progress toward ~Ae Threshold)
+ cool-down exercises
+ recovery strategies

Monday, February 17, 2025

let the good times roll

Personal bests, qualifying standards, all-time lists... keep the ball rolling!

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

monday (OFF or on your own)
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
+ (LD) 2000-1600-1200-800-400 cutdown from ~CV
    r= 5', 4', 3', 2' (w/ fast 300 before EACH rep, r= 100j)
+ (MD) 1600 @ ~Threshold, r= 800j + 6 x 300 @ ~SE, r= 1:10
+ strength & conditioning

wednesday (3:30 PM)
400j + lunge matrix wu
+ aerobic running (can progress toward ~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
+ general strength circuit

friday (3:30 PM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ 1600 @ ~Threshold + 400j + 1600 @ ~VO2max, r= 8'
    + 4 x 400 + 1 x 800 @ ~AnAe E, r= 2'; R= 8'
+ strength & conditioning

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

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

Monday, February 10, 2025

chasing dreams along the eastern seaboard

Excited to see what the upcoming weekend holds!  Plan your week, manage stress, sleep, and think big!

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

monday (OFF or on your own)
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
+ 4 x 1600 @ ~Threshold, r= 1' + 800j + 6 x cherry st hill strides
+ strength & conditioning

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

thursday (on your own in AM)
800j + dynamic wu & plyo progression
+ light aerobic running
+ 6 x 200 @ AnAe E, r= 200j
(OR those racing Friday, 2-3 x 200 @ RP)
+ general strength circuit
+ travel to Boston, Vanderbilt, Clemson

friday
those competing:
AM shake-out - tbd
+ BU / VANDY / CLEMSON
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
+ BU / VANDY / CLEMSON
those not competing (on your own):
easy aerobic running
+ stretching & mobility

sunday (8:45 AM)
long aerobic running at chattahoochee river
(can progress toward ~Ae Threshold)
+ cool-down exercises
+ recovery strategies

Monday, February 3, 2025

small break to gather

A week respite before a big Valentine push.  Take care of yourself, plan your days, rest and sleep.  Big things on the horizon!

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

monday (OFF or on your own)
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
+ (LD) 1 x fast 300 wu + 400j + 7-8 x 1000 @ ~Threshold, r= 60" + 400w-j
            + 3 x 300 @ AnAe E, r= 100j
+ (MD) 1 x 300 fast wu + 400j + 4-5 x 1000 @ ~CV, r= 90" + 400w-j
            + 4 x 200 @ AnAe P, r= 60"
+ strength & conditioning

wednesday (3:30 PM)
400j + lunge matrix wu
+ aerobic running (can progress toward ~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
+ general strength circuit

friday (6:30 AM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ (LD) 2000-1600-1200-800-400 cutdown from ~CV
    r= 5', 4', 3', 2' (w/ fast 300 before 1st, 3rd, 5th reps, r= 100j)
+ (MD) 2 x 4 x 400 @ DP-3%, r= 1' / R= 8-10'
+ strength & conditioning

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

sunday (8:45 AM)
long aerobic running at chatt hills rico park
(can progress toward ~Ae Threshold)
+ cool-down exercises
+ recovery strategies

Monday, January 27, 2025

back up I-85

Another week with a lot of personal bests, progress being made.  And more great opportunities ahead!

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

monday (OFF or on your own)
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
+ (LD) 6-8 x 1000 @ ~CS, r= 75" + 3 x 300 cut-downs, r= 100j
+ (MD) 1600 @ ~Threshold + 3 x (300, 200, 200, 200 @ ~AnAe P)
+ strength & conditioning

wednesday (3:30 PM)
400j + lunge matrix wu
+ aerobic running (can progress toward ~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
+ (LD/some MD) 6 x 200 @ AnAe E, r= 200j
+ (800/some MD) 3 x 60, r= 2' + 2 x 120, r= 3' + 1 x 150
(OR those racing Friday, 2-3 x 200 @ RP)
+ general strength circuit

friday
those competing:
AM shake-out - tbd
+ CLEMSON BOB POLLOCK INV
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

sunday (8:45 AM)
long aerobic running at venue - Chatt Hills Rico Park
(can progress toward ~Ae Threshold)
+ cool-down exercises
+ recovery strategies

Monday, January 20, 2025

on to clemson

Great first weekend of competition, keep it going!

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

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

tuesday (6:30 AM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ 12 x 300 tech parkway hill @ ~Ae P & faster, r= jog down
+ tempo on track, 2-6k
+ strength & conditioning

wednesday (3:30 PM)
400j + lunge matrix wu
+ aerobic running (can progress toward ~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
+ (LD/some MD) 6 x 200 @ AnAe E, r= 200j
+ (800/some MD) 3 x 60, r= 2' + 2 x 120, r= 3' + 1 x 150
(OR those racing Friday, 2-3 x 200 @ RP)
+ general strength circuit

friday
those competing:
AM shake-out - tbd
+ CLEMSON ORANGE & PURPLE INV
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 ORANGE & PURPLE INV
those not competing (on your own):
easy aerobic running
+ stretching & mobility

sunday (9:00 AM)
long aerobic running at chattahoochee river
(can progress toward ~Ae Threshold)
+ cool-down exercises
+ recovery strategies