Back on Shutdown! :(

Hi Team:

As you've probably heard, the Governor's stay at home order means that we cannot meet for practice until further notice.

Here's the thing - Once we are able to start meeting again, there is a very good chance that we will be competing soon after that.  With time running out to get a season in, the CIF has shortened the number of days that teams must practice before they compete to only 5 days.  Certainly we cannot get back into shape in 5 days.

So, in the immortal words of Martel Simon (class of 2011).  "You gotta stay in shape to keep from havin' to get in shape!"

Martel Simon

So, what does that mean for you guys?  It means keep doing what you're doing, only do more of it (most of your mileage is way too low for the goals you have for yourselves)

Monday: Long

Wednesday: Speed Development

Thursday: Tempo or Fartlek

Saturday: If feeling good still, either a medium long run or tempo or fartlek (whatever you didn't do on Thursday).  

Don't make it so any of the workouts are "Hard".  Monday and Thursday should be challenging, but shouldn't leave you exhausted (that means no 10 mile runs if you're only averaging 18 per week). The other days, just fill in with easy mileage and take 1-2 days off depending on your level of experience.

Keep updating on Strava.  That thing is a game changer for us and it's a great way to keep each other motivated.  Why not make it your goal to be the #1 mileage hog on our team?  Or be in the top 10 every week, or use it to track your own mileage progression and watch your totals grow week after week.

This is a sport about self determination. So, it's time to be determined.