Hi Folks,

Looks like we have a good week of clear and cool weather this week so everyone can get back on track working towards their Spring event goals.

This Sunday morning we have our February “Mustard Ride” in the Napa Valley with a variety of distances in rectangular format from 13,17 and 25 miles. We meet at 9:30 by the little park at the north end of Yountville. From there we’ll ride north on Hwy 29 for about five miles, right on 68/128 to Silverado Trail, go right and south on Silverado Trail for five miles and turn onto Yountville Crossover Rd back to the park in town for about 16 miles. Others can continue five miles and turn on Oak Knoll Ave and continue the two miles to Hwy 29, cross over at the light, and onto the Napa Valley Vine Trail bike path back to Yountville (25 miles total). Grab a lunch and then head back and you should be in time for the Super Bowl game with time to spare.

If this ride fit doesn’t fit in this weekend, we’ll have the next ride again in Napa from Yountville on March 5th, the day of the Napa Marathon when Silverado Trail will have no car traffic.

2/7/23 TUESDAY. TEMPO. After the mile warm-up you’ll get in a 6′ Tempo at 10K pace (2′ easy) – 8′ Tempo (2′ easy) – 6′ Tempo , then run to finish the run.

2/8/23 WEDNESDAY. STRENGTH TRAINING CIRCUIT/ FINISHER SET/ TRAP BAR DEADLIFTS. 8:15 AM at Warren’s. Get in your warm-up exercises, mobility movements prior to the Circuit.

Deficit KB Sumo Deadlift / O’Head BB Squats

Rolling Plank

Squat to Stand Stretch

Incline Push Up

Iron Crosses

Wipers

DBL KB Swing Clean to Rack

Weighted Plank

LandMine 180 degrees / Bent Row

2 x 6 Heavy Swings

Waiters Carry / Farmer Carry

Finisher: Row 250 / Farmer Carry; do two rounds.

2/9/23 THURSDAY. SPEED-WORK at your local track. Run the warm-up mile, get in drills and 6 x 30 meter pick-ups. 2 x 150 (50) then

8 x 400 ( on the 2′ / 2:30/ or 3′ including the 400 depending on your pace), 1 x 1000….

2/11/23 SATURDAY. HR/XT/SPRINTS/LOADED CARRIES/ SWINGS/TRAP BAR DEADLIFTS. 8:30 AM in LOT C at the Seminary College ( 201 Seminary Drive) in Strawberry/ Mill Valley area. Arrive ahead of time to get in your warm-up run and exercises prior to starting the exercises and hill repeats.

2/12/23 SUNDAY. 9:30 AM our own MUSTARD RIDE in Napa Valley ( see above).

Hi Folks,

Looks we’ll be okay for Saturday as the rainy weather moves in later Saturday into Sunday.

Three of us went to Napa Valley for a bike ride to check on the extent of the Mustard growth in the Yountville area. It is definitely becoming visible between the rows of vines in the Yountville area; I’m hoping to see more when we go up again on February 12th. Yes, it’s on Super Bowl Sunday, but shouldn’t be a problem getting back to see the game. (see 3/5/23).

Some of our small group rides and official charity ride events we are looking at:

2/12/23 Sunday. “Mustard ride ” with our group beginning from the little park at the North end of town. Lunch afterwards. Yes, it is Super Bowl Sunday, but we will all be back ahead of time for the 3:30 start of the game.

3/5/23 Sunday. Our good distance Ride on the Silverado Trail without car traffic because it’s the one day of the year runners have Silverado Trail for the Napa Marathon; they keep the road closed until about noon with a “rolling opening ” of Silverado from north to south. The marathon starts 7:30 AM in Calistoga on the Silverado Trail and runs south on Silverado , turns right on Oak Knoll Av (mile 23) and works it way to Vintage High School in Napa. We’ll meet next to the little park at the north end of Yountville. The Yountville Crossover road to Silverado is just past the 18 mile point of the marathon. All depends on the weather, of course.

4/15/23 Saturday. BIKE AROUND THE BUTTES 100M/70M/40M/20M, in Sutter (between Colusa & Yuba City). Flat courses except for one hill (about 5 minutes long). Big group did this one. Can sign up late as early April. Group pre-ride dinner being planned for Friday night.

5/6/23 Saturday. WINE CENTURY.com event with 100K/50K distances. This one pre-reg during March: it fills! One of the best organized rides we’ve done with great lunch after!

more ride events and runs tba

1/31/23 TUESDAY. TEMPO RUN. After a mile warm-up kick it up to a controlled higher aerobic pace about 10K race pace, “comfortably stressed”: 12 minutes tempo (3′ easy run); then another 12′ tempo piece and continue easy to finish.

2/1/23 WEDNESDAY. STRENGTH TRAINING CIRCUIT / SWINGS/TRAP BAR DEADLIFTS. 8:15 AM at Warren’s gym. Arrive a bit earlier to carry out mobility exercises and warm-up. First 5×12 Swings followed by two rounds of the circuit:

Deficit KB Sumo DL / O’Head PVC or BB Squat x 5 with controlled effort.

Torso Lunge Rotations / Squat to Stand Hamstring Stretch

Incline Pushup

Hamstring Curl on Exercise Ball

BB Bent Row

DBL KB Clean & Alternating Press

DGB Ball Situp & Reach

Landmine Thrusters / 180 degrees

2 X 6 Heavy KB Swings

Farmer Carry / Rack Carry

2/2/23 THURSDAY. SPEED-WORK at your local track. After the warm-up mile, running drills, 6 x 30 meter pick-ups, 2 x 150 (50): then 6 rounds of:

((400 at 5K pace, (then on 2’/2:30 or 3′) run 200 at mile race pace (200 recovery jog)) then right into 1 x 1000 (200).

2/4/23 SATURDAY. HR/XT/SPRINTS/LOADED CARRIES/SWINGS/TRAP BAR DEADLIFTS. 8:30 AM. Meet in Lot “C” of the Seminary College (201 Seminary Drive, Strawberry area)..Weather looks overcast, but no rain so we can keep all of us on track with consistent training. See you then.

Hi Folks,

Another promising week of cool clear weather ahead so you can ramp up the training as you prepare for any running, triathlon or cycling events. Weather should be fine for Saturday HR/XT workout, so that is a go.

DAILY SWINGS ADJUSTMENT: Regarding adjusting Kettlebell Swings & GetUps weekly schedule. The December Swing Challenge is over, but we will modify sets and reps for those who are training for a running, cycling or triathlon event in the Spring. If you find the daily 100 reps of Swings and 2-5 GetUps; re-adjust it to 150 – 300 reps per week. Example, MWSat and work up from 150 – 180 – 225 – 255 – 300 eventually.

1/24/23 TUESDAY. TEMPO runs that add up to about 20 minutes. After the warm-up mile:

6′ of Tempo at 10K pace (1′ easy) – 10′ Tempo (2′ easy) – 6′ Tempo and run to finish of workout.

1/25/23 STRENGTH TRAINING CIRCUIT/SWINGS/TRAP BAR DEADLIFTS. 8:15 AM at Warren’s gym. Be sure to get in mobility movements and warm-up exercises: it’s cool in the morning.

KB Sumo DL / Cycle Squat x5

Left, Side Plank “Sweep & Reach”

Right, Side Plank “Sweep & Reach”

Right, 1-Arm DB Bench Rows

Left, 1-Arm DB Bench Rows

Foot to Hand Foot Placements

Wipers

DBL KB Clean &Press X 5

Weighted Plank

Landmine 180 degree Rotations

2 x 6 Heavy KB Swings

Grip Plate O’Head Carry / Farmer Carry

1/26/23 THURSDAY. SPEED-WORK at your local track. After the warm-up mile: 6 x 30 meter pick-ups., 2 x 150 (50)…Four rounds of:

600 (200) at 5K pace

400 (200) faster than 5K pace

200 (200) at mile pace.

1/28/23 SATURDAY. HR/XT/LOADED CARRIES/SWINGS/SPRINTS & LOADED CARRIES.8:30 AM at Seminary College, up in lot “C” (201 Seminary Drive in Strawberry area). I will open lock to gate into Lot C around 8 AM in order to set up the exercise stations and so the group can do their warm-up exercises and run.

X 35 Jumping Jacks / X5 R/L DB Half Kneeling “Windmill”

2 x Sprint – 1/2 “B”

X 15 Mtn Climbers ( 30 reps total) / X 12 DGB Jacks

Long – 2 Sprint

X 6 R/L DB O’Head Reverse Lunge to stand / X6 R-L DB “Plank Drag”

2 Short – 2 X Sprint

X 10 DBL DB Thrusters / X6 R;L “Iron Crosses”

1/2 “A – 2 x Short

2) Hill repeats followed by Sprints/Loaded Carries/ Swings/ Trap Bar Deadlifts

Hi Folks,

Looks like we’ll have better weather for your running, cycling and outdoor fitness training: a welcome break from the inclement weather! Most of us have missed speed-work on the track, so run with control on the Thursday workout and not risk a hamstring pull. I think it’s better to focus on the more controlled tempo runs which build aerobic fitness, yet avoid chances for injury with too fast track workouts. Last Saturday I held workout at Warren’s garage/gym when we introduced some “Finisher” exercises after the Circuit with members of the group working out in pairs (see last week’s Blog for samples).

1/13/23 TUESDAY. TEMPO. After the warm-up mile run 6′ of tempo (1:30 easy) – 10′ tempo (3′ easy) – 6′ tempo and then run to finish. Run on slightly rolling or flat courses and on either paved or dirt terrain.

1/14/23 WEDNESDAY. STRENGTH TRAINING CIRCUIT/SWINGS/TRAP BAR DEADLIFTS. 8:15 start at Warren’s gym, arrive a bit earlier to immediately get in your warm-up and mobility exercises with Halos, goblet squats, shoulder warm-ups. Two rounds of Circuit:

PVC or BB O’Head Squats / Goblet Squats x 5

Left, Side Plank light DB “Sweep and Reach”

Right, Side Plank light DB “Sweep and Reach”

Right, DB/ KB One-Arm Row

Left, DB / KB One -Arm Row

Foot to Hand “Iron Crosses”

Wipers

DBL KB Clean – Front Squat – to Press

DGB Sit-Up & Reach

Landmine 180 Rotations

X 15 Swings

Grip Plate O’Head Carry / Farmer Carry

1/19/23 THURSDAY. SPEED-WORK at your local track. A few of the group meet 7:45 AM in PE dirt parking lot, College of Marin. Warm-up a mile or so, 6 x 30 meter pick-ups on the track, some drills; then :

200 (200) – 400 (200) – 600 (200) – 2 x 800 (200) – 600 (200) – 400 (200) -200 (200).

1/21/23 SATURDAY. HR/XT/LOADED CARRIES/SWINGS/SPRINTS/ TRAP BAR DEADLIFTS. 8:30 AM start in Lot C of the Seminary College (201 Seminary Drive). Arrive a bit earlier to get in a short warm-up run prior to start; I’ll be opening the chain gate a bit after 8 AM and will be setting up the exercise stations.

Hi Folks,

Looks like another week of on and off rain that will go over our already full reservoirs. Sandy, Eric and I rode from Rancho Nicasio on Sunday to check out Nicasio Reservoir,, waterfalls, rivers and the roads. Water everywhere and the spillway hadn’t been running for, I think, three years. Now all of the Marin reservoirs are full – a welcome sight!

The outdoor SATURDAY HR/XT/ LOADED CARRIES will NOT TAKE PLACE due to heavy rains predicted throughout the weekend. I will hold a Circuit training session, swings, trap bar deadlifts at Warren’s home gym (148 Madison Av which is two blocks from the Civic Center area).

1/10/23 TEMPO run over either flat terrain to mildly rolling roads or trails. After the warm-up mile or so get in 2 x 8′ of tempo ( with 3′ easy running between each set).

1/11/23 STRENGTH TRAINING CIRCUIT/ SWINGS/TRAP BAR DEADLIFTS. 8:15 AM start at Warren’s. Get in the mobility exercises and warm-up; then we do 5 x12 KB Swings followed by two rounds of the Circuit. We finish with Deadlifts.

“Pyramid” Deadlift ( straddle feet on two boxes with KB in sumo stance; squat deep to build ROM)

Left Muay Thai Planks

Right, Muay Thai Planks

Incline Push-Ups

Alt. Foot to Hand Placements

Wipers

Right, Single Leg Reach

Double KB Clean & Double Press

Left, Single Leg Reach

Heavy KB Swings 2 x 6

Rack Carry / O’Head Grip Plate Carry

SHORTER WORKOUTS at Home. It’s raining and motivation to get in workouts is difficult. It helps to keep it simple but not having an “entire program”, but include “complex exercise(s), i.e., movements that involve multiple muscle groups such as: swings, squats, deadlifts, clean & press; add short hill repeats or sprint in between and you’re set for several sessions. We already follow that format with our swings followed by sprints at the Saturday workout.

Twice per week will boost your fitness and strength gains

Put the workouts on a 3 x 5 cards so you can pull them out at random.

Example 1: “No rest”: Take two moderate weight kettlebells up to rack position, do 5-8 Double KB Front Squats, then drop the kettlebells to Farmer Carry position and walk 30 seconds or 30 meters; then without putting them down, bring the kettlebells to rack position and repeat the process – for 6-8 rounds. Your grip will be challenged by not putting the kettlebells down and your total body work capacity – your metabolism takes shoots through the roof. Exercising with two kettlebells means your in for a workload!

Example 2: Swings/ Hill Repeats. Do a set of Swings then run and uphill sprint of 12-15 seconds; jog back down easy and repeats. Gradually work up to a set of 20 swings. If you’re not near a hill, do the workout on the flat. You can substitute Swings with O’Head Squats, Clean & Press, Front Squats, or Deadlifts.

Example 3: Pushups & Sprints: Keeping it simple by combining the ballistic movement with smooth grinding movement. X 10 Swings / X 5 Pushups ( can be on an incline to maintain good form); X 10 Swings / X 4 Pushups; X 10 Swings/ X 3 Pushups; X 10 Swings / X 2 Pushups; X 10 Swings/ X 1 Pushup. Do for two rounds.

One member of our group, TOM, has been able to adhere to a daily program of two very beneficial movements for general physical preparedness ( GPP): during our Kettlebell Swings Christmas Challenge. The swing is a ballistic movement; the Getup a “moving plank” with measured controlled strength movement requiring mobility, shoulder stability, huge core strength and leg strength. The goal is to work up to a daily routine of 100 Swings & 5 R/L Getups.

1/12/23 SPEED-WORK on your local track. After the warm-up mile and 6 x 30 meter pick-ups you’ll run a Pyramid Workout to help simulate the overload of running a 5K race.

200 (200), 400 (200), 600 (200), 800 @ 5K pace (200), 800 @5K pace (200), 600 (200), 400 (200), 200 (200).

1/14/23 SATURDAY. HR/XT/LOADED CARRIES/SWINGS/ SPRINTS/ TRAP BAR DEADLIFTS. 9 AM The alternative workout will be Circuit training at Warren’s (148 Madison Av, San Rafael which is two blocks from Civic Center. Go East on N. San Pedro Rd for two blocks, left on Jefferson, continue to end of block, right on Madison Av. fourth house on the left is Warren’s is directly across from the National Guard Armory. Garage/gym is in back.

Hi Folks,

Looks another week of on and off rain with Tuesday looking cloudy and a heavy downpour on Wednesday and Thursday. It will be heavy rain Wednesday morning which may affect you getting to the workout at Warren’s. If it is a bit risky to drive through rain and traffic, just skip the session ( but you can readily get in your daily Swings, Push-ups, Goblet Squats and X 2 R/L Get Ups at home: maintain consistency)

Looks like Saturday’s HR/XT session will be rained out also. Canceled!

The workout group brought in the New Year with our traditional run up the RRGrade from downtown Mill Valley to the top of Mt. Tam on a wonderfully clear day! Couldn’t have been a better morning to run on this historical course, past all the waterfalls and to finish at the top to take in the spectacular view!

1/3/23 TUESDAY. TEMPO. After the warm-up run it’s 4 x 6′ (2:30 easy between each rep).

1/4/23 WEDNESDAY. STRENGTH TRAINING CIRCUIT. 8:15 AM at Warren’s gym. Get in mobility exercises and then we will do the 5 x 12 Swings.

DBL KB Deficit Deadlift x 5

Left Muay Thai Side Planks

Right Muay Thai Side Planks

Inverted Row

X6 R/L “Thread the Needle”

Wipers

X 6 Right KB Clean & Press

X 6 Left KB Clean & Press

Weighted Plank

Rack Carry / Farmer Carry

1/5/23 THURSDAY. SPEED-WORK at your local track. (likely rained out), but if you run it – keep it moving. Today we break up the 600 repeats with 2 x 200 (200) to keep the leg turnover up. After warm-up mile, 6 x 30 meter pick-ups, Skips, Butt-Kicks. 2 x 150 (50), then:

4 x 600 (200) at 5K pace – 2 x 200 (200) @ mile pace – 2 x 600 (200) @ 5K pace

1/7/23 SATURDAY. HR/XT workout likely canceled. Workout

Hi Folks,

Been away to family and got a bit behind with posting workout week. Thursday through Saturday will be raining with SATURDAY HR canceled, but we’ll focus on NEW YEAR’S RRGrade run up Mt Tam (see below)…

Meanwhile, the Christmas Kettlebell Swings Challenge continues through the Holidays. Okay, the weather is drizzly and grey; perfect for getting in those KB Swings and finish off the year! Remember, if muscles are feeling it do first sets of Swings with lighter KB; then go to your regular KB weight.

DATE Novice Int. Trained

12/26 55 70 90

12/27 55 75 95

12/28 55 75 95

12/29 55 75 95

12/30 60 80 100

12/28/22 WEDNESDAY. STRENGTH TRAINING CIRCUIT & Trap Bar Deadlifts. 8:15 AM. at Warren’s is a go tomorrow for those who are in town. Arrive a bit earlier for warm-up mobility exercises.

Wide Stance KB Sumo Deadlift

Left, Lunge Torso Rotations

Right, Lunge Torso Rotations

Incline Push-Ups

Left, Step Reverse Lunge to Stand

Right, Step Reverse Lunge to Stanc

Wipers

Left, KB Clean & Press

Right, KB Clean & Press

L/R Landmine x 5 One Arm Rows

Left, DB Side Plank “Sweep & Reach”

Right, DB Side Plank “Sweep & Reach”

O’Head Grip Plate Carry / KB Rack Carry

12/29/22 THURSDAY. SPEED-WORK at your local track. After the warm-up mile, drills and 6 x 30 meter pick-ups. Then a ladder workout tending toward the shorter intervals for most of the workout.

2 x 150 (50) – 2 x 200 (200) – 2 x 400 (200) – 1 x 600 (200); 1 x 600 (200) – 2 x 400 (200) – 2 x 200 (200) – 2 x 150 (50)

12/31/22 SATURDAY. HR/XT/SPRINTS/LOADED CARRIES/SWINGS/TRAP BAR DEADLIFTS. HR Workout is Canceled due to rain; we’ll focus on the New Year’s RRGrade Run on Sunday

1-1-23 SUNDAY. MT RR GRADE RUN, 8 miles. 8:30 AM from downtown Mill Valley; starting on Corte Madera Ave next to Sweet water Inn/ City Hall and Fire Station. Bring a small duffel bag with change of shirt, some warm-ups: you never know the what the weather will be on top of Tam!

The RRGrade is a steady 5-7% grade after the first paved mile to the start of the dirt fire road that goes up to East Peak parking lot. We have people who can give rides back down. I may bring up some kettlebells so that the drivers get in their workout or do the short walk around the top of the mountain. You should be able to finish under 2.5 hours. After the run some of us have breakfast at the Mill Valley Coffee Shop at Miller Av/ Locust (you’ll see a 7-11 across from the cafe). That was the unofficial hang out we’d go to after the Saturday run from the Mt Home Inn that had been in progress during the 1960’s with Don Pickett, Byron Lowry, Don Makela and others.

Text me if you are joining in: Judi, Kevin , Kathleen, Lisa L, Lisa T, Denise, Pam, Robert, Tom, so far.

Hi Folks,

This is the test week for all of us: very busy with Christmas on Sunday. Hang in there as you juggle the obligations, shopping, cooking, prepping, squeezing in the KB brief workout, Christmas Eve and day – and the unexpected life happenings. This week we had learned of the passing of a dear friend: so difficult at anytime, but more so during the Holidays.

A special thank you to my Wednesday and Saturday workout groups for the generous gift you gave to Sandy and I this Holiday Season! You have all stuck with the outdoor training program for over ten years – good on you! The group has become very much a supportive family to each other. I look forward to more years together!

NEW YEAR’S DAY RAILROAD GRADE RUN. Two tradition continue: the tradition continues with runners meeting at 8:30, downtown Mill Valley on Corte Madera Av by City Hall and fire station area. You’ll run up Blithedale Canyon about a mile to the start of dirt portion of the 8M RRGrade, a steady 5-7% grade up Tam to the East Peak parking lot. Most of you will finish it within 1.5 -2 hours. That same morning hikers will be walking up from Mt Home Inn to East Peak parking lot; then everyone visits the Gravity Car Museum which holds their open house (about 11 AM) along with refreshments and snacks.

Let me know if you will be joining in on the run; we’ll have to work out drivers to take runners down from the top of Mt. Tam. Elizabeth has volunteered to take a few people back down (we’ll be doing some KB training in the parking lot) along with my vehicle.

Joining in so far: Judi, Robert,

Some very tough running standards set for the 2024 Olympics:

Men: 400M = 45 Women = 50.95

800M = 1:44.70 1:59.3

1500 = 3:33.50 (3:50.4 mile) 4:02.5 (4:20.9 mile)

5K = 13:05 14:52

10K = 27:00 30:40

Mar = 2:08:10 2:26:50

CHRISTMAS KETTLEBELL SWINGS CHALLENGE 12/19 – 12//25.

Date Nove Intermediate Trained

12/19 45 55 85

12/20 45 60 85

12/21 45 60 85

12/22 45 60 85

12/23 50 65 85

12/24 50 65 90

12/25 50 70 90

12/20/22 TUESDAY. TEMPO RUN. After the warm-up mile go right into a straight 20 tempo.

12/21/22 WEDNESDAY. STRENGTH TRAINING CIRCUIT. 8:15 AM at Warren’s Gym. Get in your mobility and warm-up exercises prior to the start of the Circuit.

Deficit KB Sumo Deadlifts / X 5 Goblet Squats

Left, Thread the Needle

Right, Thread the Needle

Inverted Row

Exercise Ball “Stir Th Pot”

BB Wipers

R/L KB Presses X5

DBL KB Cleans x 5

LandMine Right Single Leg Deadlifts

LandMine Left Single Leg Deadlifts

Rack Carry / Farmer Carry

12/22/22 THURSDAY. SPEED-WORK at your local track. A little different workout; after your warm-up mile and 6 x 30 meter pick-ups you’ll run 25 minutes straight (about the time of a 5K) adding a 100 meter pick-up on one straightaway per lap.

12/24/22 SATURDAY..…There will be NO Saturday Hill repeats this week, but get in your KETTLEBELL SWINGS and make it a family day. Enjoy your Christmas Eve day?

Hi Folks,

NEW YEAR’S RR GRADE RUN on 1-1-22: There are rumors of interest for our group to run our traditional 8M (5-7% grade) course from downtown Mill Valley (by City Hall and Fire Station) to the start of the RRGrade to the East Peak parking lot at top of Tam. The Gravity Car Museum next to the parking lot host an open house with warm drinks and homemade cookies; of course those who have made New Year’s Resolutions can skip the snacks. We also go down to the Mill Valley Coffee shop after which is along Miller Ave & Locust.

Let’s see how many of you would like to join in on the run for a head count because we need to workout rides back down from the mountain. Probably start 8:30 AM unless there are other preferences.

Looks like another on and off rainy week, but training should be able to proceed without too much difficulty; the Christmas Relays are coming up and we may have our own RRGrade New Year’s Day run – for those who can take on the 8 mile uphill 5-7% grade course.

This week’s Christmas Kettlebell Swings Challenge is in full swing:

Mon 12/12/22: 30 – 45 – 65 Swings for Novice – Int – Trained levels

Tue 12/13/22: 35 – 45 – 70

Wed 12/14/22 35 – 50 – 70

Thu 12/15/22 35 – 50 – 70

Fri 12/16/22 40 – 50 – 75

Sat 12 /17/22 40 – 55 – 75

Sun 12/18/22 40 – 55 – 75

12/13/22 TUESDAY. TEMPO. After the warm-up mile: 10′ steady high aerobic pace run (3′) – 7′ T (2′ easy) – 5′ then to finish.

12/14/22 WEDNESDAY. STRENGTH TRAINING CIRCUIT & TRAP BAR DEADLIFTS. 8:15 AM start. At Warren’s gym (148 Madison Av), San Rafael. We’ll begin with quick warm-up, 5 x 12 Swings; then the Circuit.

Regular KB Sumo DL / X5 Goblet Squat ( go for form, deliberate, deep squat)

Left Kneeling “Thread the Needle” torso rotation

Right Kneeling “Thread the Needle” torso rotation

Incline Push-Ups

Leg Raises (over the 35# KB)

BB Romanian Deadlifts (do with solid neutral

Left KB Clean & Press

Right KB Clean & Press

Landmine Two Hand Bent Row

H – H KB Swings ( keep facing square to the front; opposite arm in bent position to counter the rotation)

O’Head Grip Plate (25# or 35#) / Rack Carry

12/15/22 THURSDAY. SPEED-WORK at your local track. After the usual mile warm-up, 6 x 30 meter pick-ups, Skips and Butt Kicks, 2 x 100 (100). then:

Three rounds of: ( 600 (200) @5K pace – 400 (200) @ under 5K pace – 200 (200) @mile pace. )

12/16/22 SATURDAY. HR/XT/SPRINTS/ LOADED CARRIES/ SWINGS/ TRAP BAR DEADLIFTS. 8:30 AM start at Seminary College ( 201 Seminary Drive) up in LOT C (park there). I will get there a bit after 8 AM to open the chain gate and set up.

Hi Folks,

UPDATE Friday, 2:50 PM: There will be a SATURDAY, 9 AM CIRCUIT workout at Warren’s for 8 members: Robert, Judi, Tricia, Peter, Alyce, Judi, Elizabeth, Tom, Lisa. If parking looks tight with residential parking, use Jury parking lot right across from Warren’s and use gate/side path to Madison Av and walk 100 yds to Warren’s.

UPDATE Thursday, 12/8/22: Regarding possible Saturday alternative workout at Warren’s gym (48 Madison Av, San Rafael) just two blocks from the Civic Center. We hold our Wed workouts there and we can do eight people indoors at a time if it is raining.(we usually do 2-3 stations out in front of the garage/gym if it’s clear). It will be raining, so I will offer a 9 AM session with 6 or 8 people; then another one at 10 AM. This avoids overcrowding and keeps the workout safe for everyone. I will need your response if interested in attending and flexible to do either the 9 AM or 10 AM sessions. So text me by Friday before noon if you want to participate so I have a head count; it may turn out we have only 8 or fewer who can make it. I can always have the 10 AM session with four, five, or six participants; if there are 12 I’d do six at 9 AM, six at 10 AM…I will update on Friday. (I will be missing the Netherlands vs Argentina match, but it will be taped!)…

UPDATE 12/6/22: Get in your Swings today: It’s a rainy overcast morning; if you are skipping a run or ride: get in your Swings! Support the other members of the workout groups by getting in your reps today; you know they are getting in theirs.

CHRISTMAS KB SWING CHALLENGE continues this wee for Novice, Intermediate , and trained level. Note: if you find that busy December doesn’t permit you to carry out the Challenge; do what you can and then try it again in January.

DATE NOVICE INTERMEDIATE TRAINED

12/5 Mon 20 swing reps 30 swing reps 50 swing reps

12/6 Tue 20 30 55

12/7 Wed 25 35 55

12/8 Thu 25 35 55

12/9 Fri 25 40 60

12/10 Sat 30 40 60

12/11 Sun 30 45 65

12/6/22 TUESDAY. TEMPO. After the warm-up mile, get in: 4′ Tempo (1′ easy) – 8′ T (2:30 easy) – 8′ Tempo and then easy to finish.

12/7/22 WEDNESDAY. STRENGTH TRAINING CIRCUIT + TRAP BAR DEADLIFTS. 8:15 AM Circuit start. Arrive a bit earlier to get in warm-up mobility exercises.

Deficit KB Sumo Deadlifts / PVC or BB O’Head Squats

Left side DB/Grip plate Side Plank “Sweep & Reach”

Right side DB/Grip Plate Side Plank “Sweep & Reach”

Inverted Row

Left Bulgarian (Split) Squats

Right Bulgarian (Split) Squats

Wipers

“Dead Stop” DBL KB Cleans

Weighted Plank

Landmine 180 degree Rotations / Landmine “Thrusters

15# or 20# Medicine Ball Burpees ( or DB Burpees if you need to substitute)

Farmer Carry / Rack Carry

12/8/22. THURSDAY. SPEED-WORK at your local track. Some of our group meet 7:45 in dirt parking lot by PE complex and track for warm-up run; then do workout on the track. Get in warm-up run, 6 x 30 meter quick cadence pick-ups; then 400’s today with easy jog 200 recovery between each 400 so you can maintain good quality interval reps.

A gp ( sub 6′ pace): 12 x 400 (200); B gp ( sub 8′ pace) (200) 10 x 400 (200), C gp (sub 9′ pace) (200)

12/10/22 SATURDAY. HR/XT/LOADED CARRIES/ SPRINTS/SWINGS and finish with TRAP BAR DEADLIFTS. There will be NO Saturday workout at Seminary College due to rain on Saturday and Sunday. I am planning a Circuit Training at Warren’s gym for 9 AM and possibly 10 AM; depending on the head count. (see UPDATE above)