Hi Folks,

Much needed rain will have all of us timing our runs or rides to avoid the heaviest downpours. The popular GOLDEN GATE HALF MARATHON on Sunday had over 3800 runners – and good weather. Some of the group ran this scenic run though I’m having trouble pulling up the results; Dave and Kevin (send me your data). I do have Joshua Bornstein’s results as he ran it as a time trial for CIM December: 1:23:39 (6:23 pace), 21st our of 3861 and 3rd out of 283 in his age group. A very encouraging run for him! This is a terrific half for our out of town visitors: you get to run over the GG Bridge; no better way to see it!

Dipsea legend, RUSS KIERNAN passed away on Sunday at age 84. What a Dipsea history he had with all those second places, wins and top 10 placements. I’m sure the Tamalpa Runners website will be posting a tribute to Russ soon. Many of us have shared the Dipsea Trail with him. I remember during the 1970’s and 1980’s when so many club members shared a good number of runs and Tamalpa races on the trails and roads. Every year that he ran Dipsea he was such a fierce competitor: it was his race! We could always hear him coming up on us due to his distinctive heavy raspy breathing! It was so distracting and he could not have been working with more effort: he was all in on that race course…More on his life upcoming.

Saturday, Nov 19th two workshops. I recommend highly taking part in one of the upcoming workshops to obtain detailed instruction with highly qualified Kettlebell instructors and Team Leaders (almost one on one help); you’ll have enough to work on for the next six months after the Workshop(s) held at Oakland’s Most Powerful Gym (oaklandsmostpowerful.com) at 2002 Montana St, Oakland. The half outdoor gym facility ( safer when with a group) is straight freeway travel and right off the 580 freeway, and with even quicker access to the onramp for 580 to get you home (about 25 miles). With the focus on a few movements you learn more and have access to much one-on-one help.

Go to the website and the two Workshops should be there as a pop up and under Community Workshops and Events.

Kettlebell Workshop 101, 8 AM – 12 PM will focus on the Kettlebell Swing and Turkish Get Up

Bodyweight 201 Workshop, 1-5 PM: focuses on the Strong First style of Pull-ups, hanging leg raises, Abs Drills; Progression, Regression and Variations.

11/8/22 TUESDAY. TEMPO run. Get in a mile or so warm-up then sustained bouts of high aerobic, but controlled effort runs.

10′ Tempo (3′ easy) – 7′ Tempo (2′ easy) – 5′ Tempo and then easy run to finish of workout.

11/9/22 WEDNESDAY. STRENGTH TRAINING/SWINGS/TRAP BAR DEADLIFTS. 8:15 AM start at Warren’s gym (148 Madison Av). Arrive a bit earlier to get in a warm-up with mobility moves, goblet squats, strap stretches and hip raises; then we’ll go into our 5 x 12 Swings prior to starting the Circuit. This time we stay on the same station twice in a row for one round of the Circuit instead of two rounds through the Circuit: will change the workload, for sure.

A) Deficit KB Sumo Deadlift

Left/Right Lunge Torso Rotations (1st Rnd do left side; 2nd Rnd do Right side)

Incline Push-ups

DBL DB R/L “Gorilla Rows”

Wipers

L/R KB Clean to Rack + Front Squat

DGB Situp & Reach

Lateral Bar Dips

2 x 5 Heavy KB Swings

KB Rack Carry

B) Home Workout:

11/10/22 THURSDAY. SPEED-WORK at your local track. Warm-up mile, a few drills, 6 x 30 meter pick-ups, 2 x 100 (100); then 6 rounds of: (400 at 5K pace; then on the 2’/2:30/or 3′ run a 200 at mile pace followed by 200 recovery. )Repeat the pattern for 5 more rounds

11/12/22 SATURDAY. HILL REPEATS/ XT/LOADED CARRIES/SPRINTS/TRAP BAR DEADLIFTS. 8:30 AM Park and start in Lot C at the Seminary College ( 201 Seminary Drive) , Strawberry area.

Hi Folks,

A bit late posting workouts for this week; I’ll be updating with training tips during this week. My workouts are designed to build a foundation for any sport or activity, balance your body development and keep you injury proof. When you’ve built a strong basic foundation you can then take the next step of focusing on your sport or general conditioning – with more success.

General Physical Preparedness (GPP): “General Physical Preparedness gives the athlete the ability to excel in whatever specialized training they take on. The basic lesson of GPP is that, before you get strong in any specific way, you must be generally be strong in every way. An athlete who is dedicated to a GPP styule of training will find themselves in good shape, with generally good endurance, generally good joint mobility, generally good coordination and so forth. They will be more well rounded and have the foundation required to excell in most any sport without necessarily having done the specific activities associated with the sport.”

11/1/22 TUESDAY. TEMPO . After your warm-up run get in a 8′ tempo (3′ easy jog) – 6′ (2′) – 8′ – to finish of run. The idea is to work up to the classic 20 minutes of Tempo running at 10K, 10M or even half marathon race pace.

11/2/22 WEDNESDAY. STRENGTH TRAINING CIRCUIT/SWINGS/TRAP BAR DEADLIFTS. 8;15 AM at Warren’s gym (148 Madison Av). Arrive about 8:05 or 8:10 to get in some warm-up mobility exercises. We’ll do in our base 60 swings, each time with a different number of sets and reps. This week: 10-20-10-20 swings.

Deficit Trap Bar Deadlift

Half Kneeling Stance “Thread the Needle” / KB Body Hollow Pullover

BB Staggered Stance Deadlift x 3-4 R/L foot leads

Left One-Arm KB Clean – Front Squat to Press

Right One-Arm KB Clean – Front to Squat to Press

LandMine R/L 180 Rotations / LMine “Russian Twists”

DBL DB Lateral Lunges right to left sides

X 15 Swings

Rack Carry / O’ Head Grip Plate Carry

11/3/22 THURSDAY. SPEED-WORK at your local track. Warm-up miles, Skips & Butt Kicks, 6 x 30 meter pick-ups. Ladder down workout. As you go down the ladder run each set a bit faster. The 1000 at 5M pace, 800 & 600 at 5K pace; and the 400 faster than 5K pace and finishing with the 200’s at mile pace.

2 x 150 (50) – 1 x 1000 (200) – 1 x 800 (200) – 1 x 600 (200) – 2 x 400 (on 2’/2:30/3′) – 2 x 200 (200). After a lap cool-down follow with stretching.

11/5/22 SATURDAY. HR/XT/LOADED CARRIES/ SPRINTS/SWINGS/ TRAP-BAR DEADLIFTS. 8:30 start. At Seminary College, (201 Seminary Drive) in Strawberry, drive up to LOT C and park there. This workout session is for the runners, triathletes, cyclists and those who simply want to learn strength training and mobility: for general preparedness. If you don’t run or bike; no problem to join in and obtain the benefits from Loaded Carries, Swings, Trap Bar Deadlifts and Clean & Presses.

Hi Folks,

Continue to take advantage of the Fall weather to finish your base for the November events: I’ll be listing some key runs on the Calendar.

10/30/22 Sunday. MARIN COUNTY HALF, 10K, 5K. 9 AM. Mc Nears Beach. Marinendurance fest.com. Will be hilly course.

11/6/22 Sunday. GOLDEN GATE HALF/5K. 7 AM. Van Ness/ Aquatic Park. http://www.Runsf.com. Very popular course: it goes over the GG Bridge.

11/13/22 Sunday. CLARKSBURG HALF/30K/10K/5K. 8:30 AM. 52810 Netherlands Rd…Clarksburgcountryrun.com. Flat and fast courses!

10/25/22 TUESDAY. TEMPO run over dirt fire roads or mildly undulating trail terrain. After the warm-up mile run 12′ Tempo at half marathon pace (3′ easy running) – 8′ Tempo (2′ easy and then to finish.

10/26/22 WEDNESDAY. STRENGTH TRAINING CIRCUIT, SWINGS, TRAP BAR DEADLIFT. 8:15 AM at Warren’s; arrive 8:05 to get in warm-up and mobility exercises.

R/L 1- Arm DB/KB Deadlift

X 6 Right Lunge Torso Rotations

X 6 Left Lunge Torso Rotations

Incline Push-Ups

Right 1- arm DB Bench Rows

Left 1- arm DB Bench Rows

Wipers

X 4 Left KB Heavy Cleans

X 4 Right, KB Heavy Cleans

Landmine R/L X4 O’Head Press

Farmer Carry / Rack Carry

Home/Short workout: 2-3 rounds of:

(X25 Jump Rope, X 15 Swings, X 4 Goblet Squats, X6 R/L Renegade (plank) Row, X 10 DGB or DB Sit-Up & Reach)

10/27/22 THURSDAY. SPEED-WORK at your local track. 2 x 100 (100), 6 x 30 meter pick-ups.

C gp: 3 x 800 (200) at 5K pace, B gp: 4 x 800 (200), A gp: 6 x 800 (200).

10/29/22 SATURDAY. HR/XT/SPRINTS/LOADED CARRIES/SWINGS/ TRAP BAR DEADLIFTS. 8:30 AM Start in Lot C of Seminary College (201 Seminary Drive) in Strawberry. Arrive about 8:05 or later ( I have to open the cable gate) and set up) to get in your warm-up run. (workout to be posted)

Below is a bit shorter circuit for not running hill repeats:

Hi Folks,

I don’t know why this week’s post didn’t stay up on the blog so I’ll do a quick recap! It’s a mystery why it disappeared. But here goes! Be ready for a cooler morning.

10/22/22 SATURDAY. HR/XT/LOADED CARRIES/SWINGS/TRAP BAR DEADLIFTS. 8:30 AM. Park in Lot “C” up in the college parking lot (go up entry road of college at 201 Seminary Drive). I will arrive a bit after 8 am to open the chain gate so you can park and get in a warm-up run and mobility exercises.

Hi Folks,

Building, maintaining strength and lean body mass (LBM). A mix of strength training, safe explosive movements, a modest amount of cardiovascular exercise, and maintaining mobility becomes more important as we age. Strength declines 10-15% per decade after age 35; power declines by 17-23%; mobility is down 20% by age 50. Then it drops by 1% per year after that milestone!

How can we slow down the slide of strength, LBM and work capacity? Studies have shown that strength and some lBM during 70’s and 80’s – very encouraging! I try to include a variety of sets and reps, movements to work neuromuscular system, cardiovascular energy system and mobility exercises. Our workout group members engage in running, cycling, rowing, triathlons and strength training; the challenge is to balance how much time we give to our varied interests. I have definitely put an emphasis on strength training twice per week to help slow the decline in strength, loss of muscle and bone density. I’d probably reduce the volume of CV training and up the strength program during age 50 on up. For example, I love my outdoor cycling and riding with Sandy three days per week, and participating in 100K and 50K events. I am aware that the more hours I spend on the bike, the more leg strength I lose; I need to counter the decline in leg strength with weight and kettlebell training. Striking a happy balance with endurance exercise and maintaining strength takes time, but it is a full challenge.

Emily Sisson just broke the American Women’s Marathon Record at the Chicago Marathon last Sunday in 2:18:29. The nice touch; the two former record holders, Deena Kastor and Keira D’Amato were at the finish line to congratulate Emily on setting the new US record. Kastor broke Joan Benoit Samuelson’s record in 2003 with a 2:19:36 at the London Marathon and held it for over 15 years until D’Amato ran 2:19:12 also in London. She held the record since last January when Sisson set the new record! D’Amato is 37 years old, spent seven years away from the sport, she got married, had two kids and works as a realtor. Way to put it all together!

Sisson ran negative splits with a 69:26 first half followed by a 69:03 second half: darn good pacing! She ran her fastest 5K split from 35K-40K in 16:19. Also running a gutsy performance was the winner was Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya in 2:14:18; just off the world record. She ran the first half in a remarkable 65:44 at a 5 minute per mile pace; a bit too fast, as she lost three minutes over the second half with a 68:34. Runners at every level can easily go out too quickly and end up slowing down towards the end of the race.

Running in his debut marathon was Connor Mantz, 25, the two time NCAA XC champion and 27:25 10,000 meter runner who came up 20 seconds short of the debut record with a 2:08:16. I’d say that is an impressive first marathon time! Connor said he had run 25.5 miles in practice, but lost time over the last mile. I’d say that running a last mile in 5 minutes is still a terrific pace. We will see more of Connor during the next few years, I’m sure.

New Kona Ironman World Championships course record: More records set last weekend! Gustav Iden, of Norway was six minutes plus behind when he began the marathon portion of the race. He gradually reeled in Sam Laidlow of France to take the lead and would run the first sub 6-minute pace marathon with a 2:36:15 and set the finish time bar of 7:40:24. His splits: 2.4M swim in 48:23, a bike in 4:11:06 and the 2:36:15 marathon. It doesn’t seem possible to execute those splits in the humid heat of Hawaii. Laidlow set a CR time of 4:04:36 for the 112 bike discipline! ( I’m happy if I complete 100K on a flat course in that time). Ten talented competitors finished under 8 hours; I can remember when breaking nine hours was ( and still is ) a huge milestone!

The women’s division was equally remarkable when Chelsea Sodaro, a mom who had her baby 18 months before the race, and fierce competitor finished the tough course in 8:33:46 which included a 2:51:45 marathon! In addition six women finished under nine hours! Doesn’t seem possible under those humid conditions and hilly cycling terrain.

10/11/22 TUESDAY. TEMPO runs beginning with a warm-up tempo piece after the warm-up mile. Then it’s: 4′ Tempo (1′ easy running) – 6′ T (2′ Easy) – 8′ T (3′) – 5′, then moderate pace to finish. Run the Tempo pieces at 10K to half marathon pace.

10/12/22 WEDNESDAY. KB Swings – STRENGTH TRAINING CIRCUIT – Trap Bar DL. 8:15 AM start. Arrive 8’ish to get in mobility exercises prior to the swings. 4 x 15 Swing reps OTM

Deficit KB Sumo Deadlift / Cycle Squat

R/L Leg Over “Iron Crosses”

Inverted Row (after you execute good reps; then do an isometric hold)

Left Bulgarian Squats with trailing foot on flat bench

Right Bulgarian Squats with trailing foot on flat bench

Wipers

DBL KB Cleans x 6

X 6 Alt L/R Standing Presses

Weighted Plank

KB “Figure 8’s”

Waiters Carry / Farmers Carry

Finisher: After the Circuit get in 3 x 3 Trap Bar Deadlifts

Shorter/at Home Workout:

3-4 rounds: ((1-15 Swings) – ( 8-12 Push-Ups) – (X 3 One-Arm O’Head KB R/L Reverse Lunges ) – (X6 R/L One-Arm KB/DB Rows ) – (45′ Weighted Plank) -( X 4 KB or BB Deficit Deadlifts)). Not too much volume but it is still productive for when you’re short on time.

10/13/22 THURSDAY. SPEED-WORK on your local track. After your warm-up mile, drills, 6 x 30 meter quick cadence pick-ups, 2 x 150 (50).

A gp ( sub 6′ pace): 10 x 400 (on the 2′)

B gp (sub 8′ pace): 8 x 400 (on 2:30)

C gp (sub 9′ pace): 6 x 400 (on 3′)

10/15/22 SATURDAY. HR/XT/LOADED CARRIES/SPRINTS/ TRAP BAR DEADLIFTS. 8:30 AM start in Lot C of the Seminary College ( 201 Seminary Drive, in Strawberry). Arrive about 8:10 after I unlock and remove the lock to the entrance to Lot C. If you want a longer run simply park down along Seminary Drive; then drive up to Lot C to park.

Hi Folks,

Another excellent week of for training towards your Fall and Winter races; take advantage of it to get in consistent running, cycling and other outdoor activities. Note, that we will not hold the Saturday HR/XT due to the Asti Tour de Vine on the same day; we have about 17 from our group participating in the 25K, 50K or 100K rides. Last weekend a few of us got in a bike ride through the ever scenic Napa Valley: always a special ride during the Fall….more notes coming

10/4/22 TUESDAY. TEMPO. After the warm-up mile: 3′ Tempo (1′) – 6′ (2′) – 8′ (3′) – 5′ and to finish at moderate pace. Shorter tempo intervals this week so you can work on keeping at a high aerobic five mile race pace.

10/5/22 WEDNESDAY. STRENGTH TRAINING CIRCUIT, Swings, Trap Bar deadlifts. 8:15 AM at Warren’s gym. ( if parking is a problem due to the narrow street, you can use the Jury parking lot next to Madison Av street). Get in your mobility exercises; warm-up legs, shoulders and hips. We’ll get in our 3 x 20 Swings together prior to the Circuit.

Deficit KB Sumo Deadlift/ BB O’Head Squats

R/L Leg Over “Iron Crosses”

Inverted Row

Left Bulgarian Squat x 5 on flat bench

Right Bulgarian Squat x 5

Wipers

DBL or KB/DB for spinach

X 6 KB R/L Standing Presses

Weighted Planks

KB Figure 8’s provide core training along with

Waiters / Farmer Carry

10/6/22 THURSDAY. SPEED-WORK at your local track. After the warm-up run, 6 x 30 meter pick-ups, drills and 2 x 100 (100):

2 x 150 (50) – 4 x 600 (200) – 2 x 400 (200), 2 x 300 (100). Jose, add a 1000 meter interval. You are building to run 8 x 600 at 5K goal pace.

10/8/22 SATURDAY. HILL REPEATS are cancelled for this week.

Hi Folks,

We’ll be holding the Saturday HR/XT workout on 10/1/22, but NOT on 10/8/22 because a number from the workout group, and I will be participating in the Asti Tour de Vine on 10/8/22.

Note: For SAT HR/XT, Lot C will have a lock on it that I need to open; if you want to warm-up earlier that 8:10, park down below along Seminary Drive. They’ve had to lock the parking lots due to people partying and throwing garbage on the grounds.

New WR for the Men’s Marathon set by Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya, for the second time last week at the BMW Berlin Marathon ( 9/25/22) in 2:01:09. I have to hand it to Kipchoge, he openly states that he was looking to lower the WR time (2:01:39) which he set four years ago – and does it! He averaged 4:37 per mile with a 14:21 per 5K! 5K splits: 14:14, 10K: 28:23, 15K (9.32M): 42:33; 20K (12.5M): 56:45, 13.1M (21km) in 59:51! ; 30K (18.6M) 1:25:40, 35K (21.75M) . Truly remarkable pacing now that Kipchoge is 37 years old. Carlos Lopez, of Portugal and the gold medal winner of the LA Olympics Marathon was 37 when he won that race – and went on to break the WR in the Fall.

The women’s elite field was especially strong in depth as four women broke 2:19 with Tigist Assefa, Eth set a CR with a 2:15:37! American, Keira D’Amato, placed 6th in 2:21:48.

9/27/22 TUESDAY. TEMPO run on roads or mildly rolling dirt terrain. After the warm-up mile run at high aerobic pace for 15′; the easy run to finish and cool-down.

9/28/22 WEDNESDAY. STRENGTH TRAINING CIRCUIT, SWINGS and TRAP BAR DEADLIFT. 8:15 AM at Warren’s gym. Definitely get in mobility warm-up; we’ll do 5 x 12 Swings prior to Circuit.

Deficit KB Sumo Deadlift / BB O’Head Squats

Iron Crosses ( Leg Overs)

Inverted Row

Foot to Hand Placement

Wipers

DBL DB Snatch to Alt. Reverse Lunge

Landmine 180 rotations

Ball Slam

2 x 6 Heavy Swings

Farmer / Rack Carries

Swing Rep goal to work on: One of the pillar workouts with the StrongFirst system is complete 5 x 20 Swing reps in 5 minutes. Begin with a very manageable KB weight and practice with 3 x 20 reps three days per week; gradually increase it to 5 x 20 reps three days per week by December. Once that feels like a doable routine; increase the KB weight. For women use 35# KB and men 53# KB; after that it’s work it up to five days per week.

9/29/22 THURSDAY. SPEED-WORK at your local track. After the warm-up mile, drills and 6 x 30 meter pick-ups:

4 x 150 (50) – 2 x 200 (200) – 2 x 600 (200) – 2 x 400 (2’/2:30/3′) – 2 x 300 (100) – 2 x 200 (200)

10/1/22 SATURDAY. HILL REPEATS/XT/LOADED CARRIES/SPRINTS/TRAP BAR DEADLIFT/SWINGS. Seminary College, 201 Seminary Drive. 8:30 AM. Note that the gate will be locked to Lot C until I open it around 8:10 AM. If you need longer warm-up you can come earlier and park along Seminary drive and get in a longer warm-up; then drive up to Lot C…

Hi Folks,

We were blessed with a solid rain this week that took the edge off the super dry ground and grass, but temperatures will rise again late this week putting us back into drought conditions. Fall events are upon us in the world of XC runs, half and full marathons and cycling events. This is where the Summer mileage pays and avoids “cramming” in September.

A special half marathon: Looking for a personal best time for the half? Check The Humboldt Redwoods Half Marathon (and marathon, 5K) on Oct 9th: one of my favorite 13.1 mile races. I ran my best times for both the half and full marathon distances over that beautiful course that goes out/back on the Avenue of the Giants scenic route; no cars on the course during the event. It’s flat, except for one overpass; cool under the canopy of the Redwoods with lots of fresh oxygen in the air!

Yes, it’s a good four hour drive so I suggest an extra day so you can do a recovery run on the soft paths that parallel the Eel River near the Dyerville Bridge start/finish area; Maxwell Grove and other quiet areas under the towering Redwoods: always a special place spot in California! Get in thoseTempo runs of 20-40 minutes are key for the half and should be emphasized over the six weeks prior to race date: acclimating your body body to steady non-stop high end aerobic workouts. They pay off!

9/20/22 TUESDAY. TEMPO. After the usual warm-up run; then up the pace for 5′ of Tempo (1′ short easy run ) – 8′ Tempo (3′ easy) – 7′ Tempo – then regular run to the finish of your workout.

9/21/22 WEDNESDAY. STRENGTH TRAINING CIRCUIT with TrapBar Deadlift 3 x 3 finisher. 8:15 AM at Warren’s gym. Be sure to get right into 35 Jumping Jacks and mobility exercises prior to our 5 x 12 reps of Swings; then the Circuit.

9/22/22 THURSDAY. SPEED-WORK at your local track. Steady run mile warm-up, 6 x 30 meters, Skips and Butt Kicks; then: 2 x 150 (50), 2 x 200 (200), 2 x 400 (200), 2 x 600 (200), 2 x 400 (200), 2 x 200 (200), 2 x 150 (50);….then after 1′ rest run an 800 at 5K pace. (Jose, your can add an extra 400 on the way up and down the “ladder” workout)

9/24/22 SATURDAY. HR/XT/LOADED CARRIES/SPRINTS and Trap Bar Deadlifts. 8:30 AM start at Seminary College ( 201 Seminary Drive) up in Lot C. LMK if you will be attending so that we have at least 6 or more joining in on the session. We will be adding to the total number of KB Swings during the second half of the workout.

In so far: Lisa, Chris, Judi, AJ, Denise, Robert, Andy, Paula, Hunter

Hi Folks,

NOTICE: 7:50 PM. I am cancelling WEDNESDAY morning STRENGTH TRAINING CIRCUIT due to illness. I am not going to ask Warren to take over because he just returned home from a break – and while he was away his mom and I had to call in the vet to put down his dog (and ours), Riggins: his time had come. Always such a difficult life drama to go through with one’s pet.

I am still very much under the weather; we’ll see how I’m doing by Saturday…

9/13/22 TUESDAY. TEMPO. After the mile or so warm-up you’ll run three extended tempo pieces: 6′ (2′ easy) – 8′ Tempo (3′) – 7′ tempo and run easy to finish. Goal is to acclimate body to race pace with high threshold timed runs.

9/14/22 WEDNESDAY. STRENGTH TRAINING CIRCUIT. 8:15 AM at Warren’s gym. Get in mobility exercises and warm-up prior to beginning with the 5 x 12 Swings; then the Circuit. We finish with 3 x 3 Trap bar deadlifts.

O’Head BB Squats / Regular KB Sumo Deadlifts

Thread the Needle mobility

Left Bulgarian ( Split Squat)

Right Bulgarian ( Split Squat)

KB/DB Plank Row (one arm rows) on flat bench press apparatus

DBL KB Swing & Front Squats

KB Hollow Body KB/DB Pullover

Landmine X6 Standing R/L Presses / LMine Wipers

H – H KB Swings

Farmer Carry / Waiters Carry

8/15/22 THURSDAY. SPEED-WORK at your local track. After the mile warm-up, drills to wake those leg muscles, 6 x 30 meter quick cadence pick-ups.

2 x 100 (100), 1000 (200) , 800 (200), 600 (200), 2 x 400 (200), 2 x 200 (200), 2 x 150 (50).

9/17/22. SATURDAY. HR/XT/SPRINTS/LOADED CARRIES/ TRAP BAR DEADLIFT FINISHER. 8:30 AM in Lot C of the Seminary College at 201 Seminary Drive. I’ll have the exercise stations set-up and white board instructions.

Hi Folks,

This is the week to get in early morning workouts to avoid the heat!

9/6/22 TUESDAY. TEMPO run. I suggest a steady run instead of tempo because you’ll want to avoid quality running or cycling in the heat. Save it for another day when the weather cools off; you’ll get in moderate miles.

9/7/22 WEDNESDAY. STRENGTH TRAINING CIRCUIT and Trap Bar Deadlift finishers. 8:15 AM at Warren’s gym. Immediately after arriving at the gym, get in mobility exercises.

Deficit KB Sumo Deadlifts

TRX Row

Incline Push-up

Leg Lifts right to left Over 35# KB while balanced on butt

Wipers

KB Alt. R/L KB Press

DBL KB Clean & Swing Clean . Repeat

Landmine Squat to Press / 180 Standing Rotations

Ball Slam with 15# or 20# ball

2 x 6 heavy KB Swings

25#, 35# or 45# Grip Plate O’Head Carry / Rack Carry

Finisher: Trap Bar Deadlifts 3 x 3

9/8/22 THURSDAY. SPEED-WORK on your local track. After the warm-up mile or so, drills and 2 x 100 (100). Then run:

8 x 400 (on 2′, or 2;30, or 3′ depending on your pace You are looking for about 45″ rest prior to starting the next 400; the clock doesn’t stop). After your last 400 and keeping the same rest interval go right into 1 x 1000 meters at 5K pace. Hold the pace steady, but run negative splits with a final push over the last 200 or 100 meters. Your trying to find that high aerobic threshold level, but controlled effort.

9/10/22 SATURDAY. HILL REPEATS/XT/LOADED CARRIES/SPRINTS and finish with 3 x 3 trap bar deadlifts. 8:30 AM start at Seminary College (201 Seminary Drive), up the entry road and park in Lot C. Get in your warm-up run and or calisthenics and mobility exercises prior to the start.

Weather should be cooler this morning..

Throwing in extra Swings this session to strengthen posterior side. Reminder: run the 1/2 “A”, 1/2 “B”, and Long at 5K effort level.