Week of Monday, September 5th 2011

Last week was a good week in many ways. The team had a very successful workout on Wednesday and came back with a solid effort on Saturday against 4 of the best teams in Ohio. We’re on the doorstep of greatness, but we still have work to do.

As promised this week will be considered “down” in some ways because we won’t do any intervals so that we can feel a little recovered for Tiffin, however we still have to get work in. We will do a threshold run on Monday and some pick ups on Wednesday. The rest of the week will be about the same as usual. Athletes have to keep bearing the responsibility of getting as much sleep as possible, using ice baths when necessary, taking multi-vitamins, eating properly and staying hydrated. Above all they should be getting good grades, NOT getting infractions, and being great teammates. It’s a tough sport to succeed in, but with good teammates it makes it a lot more enjoyable.

Temps are supposed to be below 80 all week! But also threat of rain each day. Pack clothes accordingly.

Monday, Sept 5 – 2 OPTIONS for times, but both do same workout – AT run (tempo)
You are expected to attend one or the other EXCEPT for athletes too injured to run at all.
Option 1 – 9am to 10:30 at Mastick
Option 2 – 6pm to 7:30 at Mastick

Tuesday, Sept 6 – SJA 3:25-5:15. post-race team meeting in 331, then run, mini-hurdles, hip mobility, lift

Wednesday, Sept 7 – early dismissal for students, but I still have meetings til 3:30. Practice at Mastick 3:40-5:15. over-distance run with pick-ups at the mile marks.

Thursday, Sept 8 – regular Thursday – 3:25-5:00 and you shall ICE! Nobody runs this day.

Friday, Sept 9 – pre-meet day – team meeting in room 331 followed by pre-meet run, striders, stretch. Team dinner hosted by the Bresnahans and Sirchens presumably at SJA around 5pm.

Saturday, Sept 10 – Tiffin Carnival.
Tiffin is about 1:40 away by car. Parking will be crowded – this is a GIGANTIC meet.
Bus leaves SJA at noon (sleep in, eat a full, appropriate breakfast)
Varsity A women – 4pm (Chambers, McGuire, Sirchen, Vovk, Egan, Riley, Jess Bres)
Div I open women – 4:55 pm (all the rest)
6:15pm – leave for SJA – return around 8pm

Sunday, Sept 11 – optional long run day. Athletes may be asked to go long on their own on this morning. I will try to organize something with the captains during the week.

Go Jags!