Hi Folks,

Late start on posting for this week due to work deadlines, so I’ll be updating workouts all week. We’ll see what the weather will be later this week and determine if we hold our Sat. HR/XT workout at the Seminary or indoors.

So far, it looks like we can hold the outdoor workout, BUT, I need a head count for who is coming to the workout.

4/2/24 TUESDAY. TEMPO workout using medium length intervals of high aerobic, but controlled “comfortably stressed” tempo pieces. After the warm-up mile pick it up to 10K to 15K race pace effort for:

12′ tempo (2′ easy running) – 6′ tempo (1′ easy) – 6′ tempo and easy to the finish of the workout. The goal is to acclimate your body to a steady effort for a sustained time period which simulates racing.

4/3/24 WEDNESDAY. STRENGTH TRAINING CIRCUIT/SWINGS/MOBILITY/ CARRIES/ TRAP BAR DEADLIFTS. 8 AM at Warren’s. After the mobility exercises, 60 swings we’ll go right into the Circuit.

Deficit KB Sumo Deadlifts

Left, Spiderman Lunges / Bird Dogs

Right, Spiderman Lunges / DGB Sit-up and Reach

Incline Push-ups

X 5 R/L DB “Three Point Rows”

Wipers

KB Alt R/L X Clean & Press

KB Alt R/L Reverse Lunges

180 degree Landmine Rotations

Plank Walk

2 x 6 Heavy KB Swings

Grip Plate O’Head Carries / KB Rack Carry

Finish with Trap Bar or regular Barbell Deadlifts

4/4/24 THURSDAY. SPEED-WORK at your local track. After your warm-up mile and on the track: get in your skips, butt kicks, 6 x 30 meter quick cadence pick-ups to get the leg speed coordination going.

Group 1, (for over 50 runners): More emphasis on shorter intervals to develop or maintain quick cadence without fatiguing the athlete. 4 x 100 (100 slow jog), run the straight-aways at mile pace; jog the curves for recovery; 4 x 200 (200) at 2M pace; 2 x 150 (50) at mile pace.

Group 2, (for under age 50 runners): They’ll focus on short and long intervals and accurate pacing for LD races. After the 4 x 100 (100); 3 x ( 600 (200) at 5K pace, 400 (200), 200 (200) at mile pace))

4/6/24 SATURDAY. HR/XT/CARRIES/SWINGS/ SPRINTS/ TRAP BAR DEADLIFTS. 8:30 AM start in Lot C of the Baptist Seminary College (201 Seminary Drive, MV). I’ll open the gate to lot C a bit after 8 AM so you can get in parked and get your warm-up going.

LMK if you are joining in. Judi, Kevin, are in Hawaii doing Lava Man Triathlon;

so far joining in: Robert, Paula, Andy, Zarah, Tom, Elizabeth, Shirley,

X 8 DBL DB Clean & Front Squat to Press / X12 DGB Situp & Reach

2 x Short – 2 x Sprint

X6 R/L DB O’Head Reverse Lunges / X6 R/L DB ” Plank Drag”

Long hill at 5K effort level

Hip Bridge DB Alt R/L Presses X 8 / X 8 R/L Kneeling Bkwd Hip Circles

1/2 “A” – 2 x Sprint

X 8 R/L DB “Gorilla Rows” / X 10 DB “Russian Twists

3 x Sprint – 1 x Short

Then do the Sprints/Carries/Swings on second white board.

Finish with 3 x 3-4 Trap Bar Deadlifts

Hi Folks,

Rain to arrive later this week, so get in any outdoor training on Monday and Tuesday; Saturday at 9 AM, we’ll do the Circuit indoors at Warren’s garage/gym. Those preparing for Dipsea will probably need to get in some runs in the rain, but must be done because we’re almost into April!

The best 5K road race I’ve ever participated in is the “Carlsbad 5000” in Carlsbad, California will be held on April 7th. Years ago over twenty Tamalpans made the trip down to Carlsbad the year it hosted the National Masters Championships. This race is unique with course design and the nine men and women race divisions. The upside down “U” shaped course gives spectators three opportunities to see the runners go by. After Masters Men, Masters Women, Open Women, Open Men, the People’s Race, the Junior Carlsbad Mile, the Junior Carlsbad Half Mile; spectators and all those who had completed their races, line the course to watch the Elite Men and Elite Women’s races. Unlike most races this gives participants a special viewing of the Elite/Pro Races. If you ever have an opportunity to enter this race – do it! They offer a full weekend of activities and races.

3/26/24 TUESDAY. TEMPO run sets over flat to rolling terrain at a high aerobic, but controlled at about a 10K race effort level. After the mile warm-up run increase the pace and hold steady for:

6′ tempo (1′ easy run) – 10′ tempo (1:30 easy) – 6′ tempo; then run to finish

3/27/24 WEDNESDAY. STRENGTH TRAINING CIRCUIT/SWINGS/LOADED CARRIES/MOBILITY/ TRAP BAR DEADLIFTS. 8 AM start at Warren’s.

Deficit KB Sumo Deadlift

Left, DB Kneeling Windmill

Right, DB Kneeling Windmill

Incline Push-Ups

Slam Ball Hip Bridges

Wipers

DBL KB Front Squat to Overhead Press / Left, Bulgarian Squat

Weighted Plank / Right, Bulgarian Squat

Landmine Single Leg DB/KB Deadlifts / Right Single Leg DB/KB Deadlifts

“21’s” with weighted bar or EZ Curl Bar

Rack Carry / Grip Plate O’Head Carry

Finish with 3 x 3-4 Deadlifts after Circuit

3/28/24 THURSDAY. SPEED-WORK at your local track. After the warm-up mile, 6 x 30 meter pick-ups, hip circles with both legs, skips and butt-kicks. The 2 x 100 (100) stride-outs. 8 x 100 (100), 2 x 200 (200), 1 x 400, jog 400 recovery.

3/30/24 SATURDAY. No HR/XT/ on Saturday at Seminary, but I’ll have Circuit Training at Warren’s at 9 AM…LMK if you will join in at Warren’s.

Robert, Judi, Valla’s, Eric,

Hi Folks,

We’ll have several good weather days this week, but Friday afternoon through Saturday will be rainy; unless that prediction changes by Thursday. For now, no SATURDAY HR/XT at the Seminary College; we’ll have a 9 AM Circuit at Warren’s gym…

Last Sunday a few members of the group did a ride on Dry Creek Rd and West Dry Creek Road past a good number of vineyards on a perfect day for cycling, with a stop two-thirds of the way through with a stop for lunch at the Dry Creek Deli. The course we rode is part of the Wine Century 100K course and Asti Tour De Vine which had their lunch stations near in the large parking lot near the base of Lake Sonoma dam.

3/19/24 TUESDAY. TEMPO run session. After the warm-up mile, pick up the pace to 10K race pace, i.e., a high aerobic, but controlled effort:

4′ tempo (1′) – 10′ (1:30) – 6′ tempo and then run to the finish of the workout.

3/20/24 WEDNESDAY. STRENGTH TRAINING CIRCUIT/SWINGS/CARRIES/TRAP BAR DEADLIFTS. 8 AM at Warren’s.

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

Left light DB “Bird Dogs / Left, Lunge Torso Rotations

Right, light DB “Bird Dogs / Right, Lunge Torso Rotations

Incline Push-ups

Slam Ball Hip Thrusts

Wiipers / BB Romanian Deadlifts

DBL KB Clean & Alt R/L Press

LMine 180 degree torso rotations / LMine Thrusters

Weighted Bar “21’s”

Weighted Plank or DB Plank Drag

Rack Carry / Farmer Carry

Finisher: Deadlifts

3/20/24 THURSDAY. SPEED-WORK at your local track. Some of the group meet 7:45 at the COM track. Get in your warm-up run, then 6 x 30 meters at the track, plus Skips and butt Kicks. Working on 400 repeats today run at 5K pace; no faster so you get in some volume.

A gp: (those who run 6′ or faster) 12 x 400 (on 2′ including the interval itself)

B gp: (those under 7:30 pace ) 8-10 x 400 (do a 1′ rest after finishing each 400)

C gp: 8-9 pace runners….6-8 x 400 (with 1:30 rest after finishing each 400)

After the workout do easy two laps, then a stretch session before leaving the track.

3/22/24 SATURDAY. HR/XT/SPRINTS/CARRIES/SWINGS/DEADLIFTS. 9 AM at Warren’s Gym. . The workout is cancelled at the Seminary College, but we will do a Circuit and extended Carries at Warren’s Gym. LMK if you will be attending the Circuit.

Hi folks,

Looks like we’ll have less rain this week which means you can get in some regular activity. If you are training for Dipsea keep focused during March on building the endurance base to run 1:20 to 1:45 for your long run while you’re building leg strength (twice per week) to handle the up and downhills with hill repeats, lunges, Bulgarian Squats and 3 x 4-5 reps of deadlift. It will pay off if you carry this out during March and April you’ll run stronger with course runs during April and May.

Last Sunday members from the workout groups rode a little adventure from SMART, Novato ( off Atherton Av) , past Olompali Park, on San Antonio Rd to the Petaluma light and then west of D street with a stop at Stellina’s Bakery (on 4th st). If you haven’t made a stop there, make a point to do so when you visit Petaluma again. What variety they offer to all who come, it was no surprise that there was line of people out the door!

3/12/24 TUESDAY. TEMPO runs over flat to slightly rolling terrain. After the warm-up mile up the pace to 10K race pace for 4′ tempo (1′ easy) – 10′ tempo (1:30 easy) – 8′ tempo, then run to finish of the workout.

3/13/25 WEDNESDAY. STRENGTH TRAINING CIRCUIT/MOBILITY/SWINGS/CARRIES/DEADLIFTS. 8 AM at Warren’s garage/gym. When you arrive do your mobility exercises warm-up and /or Row 1000 meters.

Deficit KB Sumo Deadlifts

Left, DB Side Plank “Sweep and Reach”

Right, DB Side Plank “Sweep and Reach”

Incline Push-Ups

Left, Right Thread the Needle / Light DB R/L “Bird Dogs”

Wipers

DBL KB Clean-Front Squat – to Press

Weighted Plank

Landmine 180 degree bar rotations / Thrusters

Weighted Bar “21’s”

2 x 6 Heavy KB Swings

Rack Carry / Waiters O’Head Carry

Finisher: 3 x 3-4 reps

3/14/24 THURSDAY. SPEED-WORK at your local track. A small number do meet at 7:45 with a warm-up run and then go right into 6 x 30 meter pick-ups, skips and butt kicks 2 x 150 (50). Then:

6 x ((400 (200) – 200 (200))

3/16/24 SATURDAY. HR/XT/SWINGS/LOADED CARRIES/ SPRINTS/ TRAP BAR DEADLFITS. 8;30 AM Lot C of the Seminary College (201 Seminary Drive, MV/Strawberry). Workout to be posted…Please text me by Thursday night if you will be joining in. Text me.

joining in are: Aj, Tom, Elizabeth,

Hi Folks,

It’s been a usual week for me that resulted in delays updating the blog. Here’s the latest:

UPDATE on 3/8/24, 8:30 AM: We will have SAT/HR/XT tomorrow with the usual 8:30 AM start in Lot C of the Seminary College. I wasn’t sure about the rain prediction; it will be very slight as far as I can make out from the forecast, and then clear up during the second half of the workout.

3/5/24 TUESDAY. TEMPO RUNS. After the warm-up mile over flat to rolling terrain on dirt or roads, you’ll run:

6′ tempo at 10K pace (1’easy run) – 10′ tempo (2′ easy) – 6′ tempo and run to finish.

3/6/24 WEDNESDAY. STRENGTH TRAINING/MOBILITY CIRCUIT/ SWINGS/ CARRIES. 8 AM at Warren’s garage gym. We’ll do rowing warm-up, mobility exercises and 10 -15-10-15 swings prior to the Circuit.

DB STEP-UPS.

Left, Side Plank Leg Raises / R/L DB Plank row

Right Side plank Leg Raises / DGB Sit-Up & Reach

Incline Push-ups

Weight Bar “21’s” Curls

Wipers

Left, Heavy KB Cleans x 5 / Left, KB Clean & Press

Right, Heavy KB Cleans x 5 / Right KB Clean & Press

X 5 Controlled KKB Goblet Squats

DB ‘”Bird Dogs” R/L x 5

Rack Carry / Farmer Carry

Finisher: BB Deadlifts, Trap Bar Deadlifts x 3-4 reps

3/7/24 THURSDAY. SPEED-WORK at your local track.

3 Rounds of: ((400 (200) – 200 (200) – 2 x 150 (50))…..400 at 5K pace/ 200’s at 1M pace.

3/8/24 SATURDAY. HR/XT/SPRINTS/ SWINGS/LOADED CARRIES/TRAP BAR DEADLIFTS. 8:30 AM in Lot C of the Seminary College in MV/Strawberry area ( 201 Seminary Drive. Arrive about 8:10 to get in your warm-up run and mobility exercises….I will post workout later today.

Hi Folks,

Those of you contemplating riding the WINE COUNTRY CENTURY (and 50K/100K) is 90% sold out. If you are considering this best organized ride: sign up now!

This Saturday, 3/2/24 HR/XT workout at the Seminary College in Lot C is cancelled but we will hold a Strength Training Circuit at Warren’s at 9 AM.

This Sunday, 3/3/24 a number of our workout group members plan to ride in Napa on the Silverado Trail during morning of the running of the Napa Marathon. It’s the one day of the year that NO cars are allowed on Silverado during race. They will be doing a rolling opening of the road as the noon hour approaches but you have good flexibility with riding time to ride on Silverado and/or the Vine Trail Bike Path. This day’s ride is perfect for those who want to ride 30 miles or more without the stress of traffic by starting at 8 or 8:30 AM; others, may want to arrive after 9 AM and ride a shorter distance: a distance for everyone.

The full and half marathons start at 7 and 7:15 AM so I suggest getting to Yountville Park at the north end of town earlier than usual to take advantage of the closed road. We take the Yountville Crossover for two miles to where it intersects Silverado at 18.25 mile point of the marathon; then cycle north towards Calistoga direction, turning around as you reach the tail end of the marathon field. Note, you can make this ride most any distance you desire from short to long and experience the bike path too. You can then head south, past Yountville Crossover and continue another five miles to Oak Knoll Ave Crossover, cross Hwy 29 at the light and take the dedicated bike path Vine Trail to Yountville. We can picnic in the park if the weather is good; it’s supposed to improve as the day progresses.

2/27/24 TUESDAY. TEMPO run pieces at 10K race pace interspersed with brief recovery runs over flat to moderately rolling terrain. After the warm-up mile pick up the pace to 10K for three timed pieces. The goal is to run at a controlled high aerobic effort to simulate racing.

6′ tempo (1′ easy) – 8′ tempo (1:30 easy – 6′ tempo, then run to finish of workout.

2/28/24 WEDNESDAY. STRENGTH TRAINING CIRCUIT/SWINGS/MOBILITY/ DEADLIFTS. 8 AM at Warren’s gym. Get in mobility and warm-up; we’ll do our 5 x 12 KB Swings together, then do two rounds of the circuit.

DB Step Ups

Left, Muay Thai Side Planks / Hip Bridge Hold with Dbl DB alternating Presses

Right, Muay Thai Side Planks / DGB Sit-Up & Reach

Incline Push-Ups

Iron Crosses R/L

Wipers

Left, Heavy KB Clean X 5 / Left, lighter KB Clean & Press

Right, Heavy KB Clean X5 / Right, lighter KB Clean & Press

R/L x 6 “Donkey Whips / Alt “Bird Dogs”

2 x 6 Heavier KB Swings

KB Farmer Carry / KB Rack Carry

Finisher: Deadlifts 3 x 3-4 reps.

2/29/24 THURSDAY. SPEED-WORK at your local track. A little different speed session that is non-stop, but includes recovery running. After 6 x 30 meter pick-ups and drills you will run two miles (8 laps/ 3200 meters) and include a 1 x 100 meter pick-up surge per 400; then easing back to a moderate run pace (not at a “slog” pace) until you reach the same start point for the next 100 meter surge and so on. For the “A” group add a 800 meter run at 5K pace.

3/2/24 SATURDAY. HR/XT/LOADED CARRIES/SWINGS/DEADLIFTS is cancelled in Lot C of the Seminary College in Mill Valley/Strawberry area; we’ll hold an indoor strength training circuit at Warren’s garage/gym at 9 AM.

Deficit KB Sumo Deadlifts

Middle (pause) – Right (pause) – Left (pause) Rolling Plank

X 6 R/L Kneeling Fwd Hip Circles

Incline Push-ups

DBLDB Heavy “Gorilla Rows”

Wipers

X 6 Left, KB Dead Clean & Press

X 6 Right, KB Dead Clean & Press

KB or Grip Plate Alt Reverse Lunge & Halo

Rack Carry – Bottom-Up Carry

3/3/24 SUNDAY. NAPA/SILVERADO TRAIL ride will likely be a go (see above) if weather clears by Sunday morning. It should be fine from 8:30 or 9 AM on.

Week of 2/26/24: Workouts this week on Tu/Wed/Th/ Sat and our group bike ride on Silverado Trail with no cars allowed on Sunday morning during the running of the Napa Marathon (3/3/24).

2l/27/24 TUESDAY. TEMPO Runs over flat to moderately rolling terrain. After the warm-up mile pick up the pace to 10K race pace for a few timed efforts interspersed with easy running. Run a Tempo of 6′ (1′ easy run) – 8′ Tempo (1:30 easy) – 6′ Tempo then easy running to finish of the workout.

2/28/24 WEDNESDAY STRENGTH TRAINING CIRCUIT/SWINGS/DEADLIFTS AND ERGING on the row machine.

Hi Folks,

SATURDAY HR/XT is a go tomorrow with a 8:30 AM start. ( see below).

Looks like we’re in for on and off rain this week, but running can be done with wearing the proper gear for those on and off showers. Looking forward to better weather for all of us after Wednesday.

Last Sunday I hustled up to Yountville to lead our second Mustard Ride. Linda came up to join in; it ended just the two of us riding the 30 miler. It turned out to be a surprisingly clear, sunny day for the time of the ride; by the time we finished lunch, the rain had started about 1:40 pm. Another good day in the Napa Valley!

2/20/24 TUESDAY. TEMPO run over flat to rolling terrain and end up near a hill about four minutes in length. After the warm-up mile or so you’ll run 8′ at 10K pace ( 2′ easy) – 4′ Tempo (1:30) – 8′ Tempo ( 2′)….then go to the hill and run up at 5K effort level for 4′; then easy jog back down.

2/21/24 WEDNESDAY. STRENGTH TRAINING CIRCUIT/ SWINGS/TRAP BAR DEADLIFT. 8 AM start at Warren’s garage/gym. When you arrive do mobility exercises and warm-up. We’ll do the 5 x 12 KB Swings together for part of the warm-up.

Deficit KB Sumo Deadlift

Right Lunge Torso Rotation / Right Side Plank Leg Raises

Left Lunge Torso rotations / Left Side Plank Leg Raises

Incline Pushup

Left Bulgarian Squats x 5 (think of it as a “Split Squat” i.e. sink hips straight down so back knee touches ground)

Right Bulgarian Squats x 5

Wipers

Left, KB Clean & Press

Right, KB Clean & Press

DB Plank Drag ( keep torso square to the floor)

2 x 6 heavy KB Swings

Grip Plate O’Head Carry / KB Farmer Carry

Finisher: Trap Bar or regular Deadlifts

2/22/24 THURSDAY. SPEED-WORK at your local track. After the warm-up mile, skips, butt-kicks; then 6 x 30 meter pick-ups. 2 x 150 (50) stride-outs, then:

6 x 400 at 5K effort (200 jog) – 1000 at 10K race pace (200) – 2 x 200 (200).

2/24/24 SATURDAY. HR/XT/LOADED CARRIES/SWINGS/TRAP BAR DEADLIFTS. 8:30 AM in Lot C of the Seminary College ( 201 Seminary Drive, MV). We’ll open the chain link gate about 8:10 so you can warm-up. Note that I include mobility, ROM, low back exercises in between the strength movements; the “easy” exercises maintain back health, muscle balance and IT Band health. The “Loaded Carries” improve structural strength, posture and core.

Hi Folks,

2/16/24 Friday: UPDATE on Saturday workout: There will be no workout at Seminary College, but I will have strength training circuit at Warren’s garage/gym at 9 AM. LMK if you will be attending; so far, Tom, Elizabeth, Judi…

2/18/24 SUNDAY. Our second “Mustard Ride” at meeting at 10 AM by Yountville Park for those who could not make last Sunday’s ride. It looks like rain won’t arrive until after 5 PM; it will be cloudy, but that’s doable. Some folks will be riding less than 12 miles on the Yountmill Rd then add the Vine Trail Bike path that parallels the Wine Train tracks. I project fewer participants this Sunday because a good number rode last Sunday. I suggest bringing a simple picnic lunch for after the ride that we can eat at the tables provided in Yountville Park where we park our cars.

Keep in mind the once-per-year day you can ride Silverado Trail without car traffic:March 3, 2024; the day of the Napa Marathon which starts in Calistoga with the runners heading south on Silverado Trail for 23 miles before turning right on Oaknolle Av then making their way to finish at Vintage High School. We’ll continue on the Crossover Av to the signal light at Hwy 29, cross over and head north on the Vine Trail for 4.5 miles back to Yountville Park. You’ll have most any option on the distance you want to cycle on Silverado Trail while cheering on the runners. More tba….

2/13/24 TUESDAY. TEMPO pickups after a mile warm-up. Here’s a sample by a 2:18 Canadian marathoner with a ladder format workout: 3′ Tempo ( 1.5′ easy) – 4′ Tempo (2′) – 5′ (2:30) – 5′ (2:30 easy) – 4′ (2′) – 3′ (1.5′).

2/14/24 WEDNESDAY. STRENGTH TRAINING CIRCUIT/ SWINGS/ DEADLIFTS. 8 AM start at Warren’s Gym; get in your mobility exercises prior to start of Circuit. We’ll do 5 x 10-12 KB Swings prior to the Circuit.

KB Deficit Sumo Deadlift

Weighted Plank

X 5 R/L “Donkey Whips”

Incline Push-Ups

Bench Kneeling R/L x 5 One-Arm Row ( or R/L Bulgarian Squats)

DBL KB Clean & alternating R/L Presses X 5

R/L DGB Reverse Lunges x 5

Weighted Bar “21’s”

2 x 6 Heavy Swings

Rack Carry / Bottom-Up KB Carry

FINISH with BB Deadlifts or Trap Bar Deadlifts.

2/15/24 THURSDAY. SPEED-WORK at your local track. After the warm-up mile, 6 x 30 meter pick-ups, some Skips, Butt Kicks you’ll be running a” 1000 meter breakdown,” which is appropriate for a variety of race distances and Dipsea buid-up. First run 2 x 100 meters (100 easy), then TWO ROUNDS of:

(1000 at 5K pace (200 easy jog) – 600 (200) – 400 (200) – 200 at mile pace (200))

Do a brief 5-10′ stretch routine before leaving the track area.

2/17/24. SATURDAY. Will be held at Warren’s gym at 9 AM Sat. morning with a strength training circuit. (148 Madison Av, SR; two blocks from the Civic Center; take 2nd left Washington Av, off N. San Pedro Rd, go right at end of block, then right 4th house down and directly across from Natl Guard Armory)….LMK if you will be joining in; so far coming are: Judi , Tom, Elizabeth..

Hi Folks,

UPDATE 6:46 PM: SATURDAY HR/XT is a go: see you in the AM…

Writing this from Columbia Falls, Montana where is is snowing steadily while the weather is scary rainy and windy from what I hear. I’ll be updating the blog as the week goes on due to the erratic schedule up here.

Our own organized group “Mustard Ride,” on 2/11 and/or 2/18. I offer two dates because I know a number from our workout groups, for those who cannot make the 2/11 date. We’ll meet at 9:30 AM by the little Yountville Park at the north of end town where we will also do our picnic after the ride at the tables provided. You have the options to ride 6, 12, 15, 20, 27 or more miles from our meeting place. Riding out in northerly direction for two miles on Yount Mill road past the vineyards with the rows of mustard seed; it T’s onto Hwy 29 bike path. Those who want to ride the very safe route with no car traffic will turn around and ride back to where we parked then make the short quarter mile to the Yountville Bike Path which connects to the Napa Vine Trail (by the turn-off to the Veteran’s Home area and continues for a good four miles in the southerly direction parallel to the Wine Train tracks.

Others will continue north next to Hwy 29 bike path for five miles then right on Hwy 68/128 and make our way to Silverado Trail. (For a longer ride people can continue north for two additional miles and take the Zinfandel Ln right turn). It’s two miles transversing the valley width to Silverado Trail. Heading south on Silverado Trail you’ll see the mile markers for the Napa Marathon and Half Marathon. Heading about four miles south to the 18 mile mark of the marathon is the Yountville Crossover road back to the Yountville Park for about 12 or 14 miles. Others can ride past the Yountville Crossover and continue south to the 22.5 mile of the marathon course and turn onto Oaknolle Av crossover to the signal light at Hwy 29, cross over and north onto the Vine Trail bike path back to Yountville. After the ride I suggest BYO lunch that we can eat in the park; that allows for a flexible finish time for people who ride the various distance.

2/6/24.TUESDAY.TEMPO run workout. After the mile warm-up you’ll run 10′ tempo (1:30 easy) – 10′ Tempo, then run to finish of the workout. The goal is to run these 10′ bouts at about 10K race pace, a high aerobic, but controlled effort.

2/7/24 WEDNESDAY. STRENGTH TRAINING CIRCUIT/SWINGS/DEADLIFTS. 8 AM at Warren’s gym. There is a set of Circuit station cards there for you. Remember to get in your 5 x 12 kettlebell swings. Be careful, no injuries.

2/8/24 THURSDAY. SPEED-WORK at your local track. After the warm-up mile, 6 x 30 meter pick-ups and skips, butt kicks, run 2 x 100 (100) then: Two rounds of:

(4 x 200 (200), 4 x 400 (on 2’/2:30/ or 3′))….A group runners add 1000 meters.kle

2/10/11 SATURDAY. HR/XT/LOADED CARRIES/SPRINTS/SWINGS. 8:30 AM Start. WORKOUT IS A GO for this morning In lot C of the Seminary College ( 201 Seminary Dr, MV) We’ll be in lot C from 8:10 AM on so you can do a warm-up prior to the start.Weather is predicted to be fair. I will be introducing some variations to the workout for part of the group.