The Thursday before the big race is pretty relaxed. You have done all you can before the race, so have some fun, relax and consider the last 20-24 weeks. Today’s workout is pretty chill, just a warm up, sprinting straights, and jogging turns, then cooldown. You will feel sharp and relaxed!
Thursday, December 8, 2016: Warm up, two miles, sprint straights, jog turns, cooldown.
Nicole Tully, photo by Kevin Morris
Week 16: The end of season is here!
The FootLocker is here! We just had the NXN this past weekend, and now, the FootLocker is upon us. Keep your focus and get your workouts done. Rest, hydrate and stay focused. Also, think about the www.hokaoneonepostalnationals.com next week!
Monday : Warm up; 6-mile run; 8×150 yds relaxed strideouts on grass, jogging back to the start after each, no rest between; cool down.
Tuesday: Warm up, go to the track, run 5k on the track jogging turns, sprint straightaways. Keep it relaxed, but sprint at race pace, make sure you cool down, and change wet clothes right away.
Wednesday: Warm up; 4-mile run; 8×150 yds relaxed strideouts on grass, jogging back to the start after each, no rest between; cool down.
Thursday: Warm up, two miles, sprint straights, jog turns, cooldown.
Friday: Warm up; 4-mile run; 4×150 yds relaxed strideouts on grass, jogging back to the start after each, no rest between; cool down. Focus on the race.
Saturday: Race day. Warm up, listen to your coach, race, cool down
