YOU ARE AT A VERY IMPORTANT POINT IN YOUR SUMMER TRAINING!!!

If you have to refer to the summer training plan you can scroll down to the bottom of the page and click "Older Posts" to get back to the May 26th entry for the first 4 weeks of the summer training program.  I  hope you are maintaining a training log and that you have been following the plan.  But I am realistic.  I know some of you have not been training.  I am delighted that  many of you have!  PREPARATION IS THE KEY TO TEAM'S SUCCESS.  I can't stress that enough.  That said, Week #4 looks like the following.  Weeks 5-8 will be published next week.  Now get out there!

Week # 4  July 12 – July 18 (15-28 Miles)

This week we back down to near first week levels.  Some of you may not want to do this but having an easy week every 4 weeks is the key to your health and your progress.  More is not always better!  Keep your long run the same as the last two weeks but take 2 days off this week.  Swim or bike and take this week off from the weight room.

A Note on weeks 5-10:  You are almost half way through the summer program and just over a month from the start of training camp.  Your mileage has gradually increased during the three week buildup.  Hopefully you are feeling strong and healthy.  If not, it is OK to back off a little and take an extra rest day if needed.  Don’t let a tweak become an injury.  Listen to your body, make sure you are sleeping enough, and eat and hydrate intelligently.  If you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask me.  These next five weeks are key to our goal of arriving at practice in the best base fitness possible.  We want you there fit and healthy not tired and broken down.