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arete - attaining excellence through competition

Monday, March 24, 2025

raleigh and tally and in-between

#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
+ workouts - tbd
+ strength & conditioning

wednesday 
those traveling to Raleigh (m) & Tallahassee - on your own in AM
+ depart around noon
those not traveling (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
RALEIGH RELAYS (men's 3000SC, 5000m, 10,000m)
FSU RELAYS (5000m)
those traveling to Raleigh (w) - depart early AM
+ light running & pre-meet upon arrival
those not traveling (on your own)
800j + dynamic wu & plyo progression
+ light aerobic running
+ 6-8 x cherry st hill strides focusing on A run
+ general strength circuit

friday
RALEIGH RELAYS (women's 3000SC, 5000m, 10,000m)
FSU RELAYS (800m, 1500m)
those not traveling (on your own)
workouts - tbd
+ strength & conditioning

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

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

Sunday, March 16, 2025

no place like home

#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 (8:45 AM)
800j + mcmillan wu
+ (LD) 3-4 x 1600 @ ~Threshold, r= 1' + 4 x 200 @ AnAe E, r= 200j
+ (3kSC) 4 x 400 @ AnAe E, r= 1' + 3 x 800 (2nd lap w/ hur) + 3 x 200
+ (MD)  3 x 1000 @ ~VO2max, r= 5' + 3 x 200 @ AnAe E, r= 200j
+ strength & conditioning

wednesday (9:30 AM)
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 (9:30 AM)
800j + dynamic wu & plyo progression
+ light aerobic running
those not racing friday:
6-8 x cherry st hill strides focusing on A run
those racing friday:
2 x 100 + 4 x 200 @ race pace
+ general strength circuit

friday (AM shake-out on own)
YELLOW JACKET INV - 1500m, 3000SC, 5000m
+ strength & conditioning

saturday (AM shake-out on own)
YELLOW JACKET INV - 800m, 4 x 400m
those not racing:
light aerobic running
+ stretching & mobility

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

Monday, March 10, 2025

spring is in the air

#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) 1600 @ Thresh + 400j + 5-6 x 1000 @ ~Ae P, r= 1:1
+ (MD) 1600 @ Thresh + 400j + 5-6 x 400 @ ~AnAe C, r= 6' + 2 x 300
+ (2:45pm-3kSC) 5-6 x (600H + 200j + 200 @ AnAe E + 400j)
+ 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 (time - tbd)
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 (9:00 AM)
long aerobic running at chatt hills rico park
(can progress toward ~Ae Threshold)
+ cool-down exercises
+ recovery strategies

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