6/1/21

WR Training-Tuesday

Squat 3 x 5

Deadlift 2 x 5


Then:

4-6 x 1 mile intervals @ 10k pace, rest until recovered. Stop if form breaks down.

Breakdown

Finally solved the elbow issue, no aggregation during yesterday’s workout.

But, now we’ll have to wait and see if the reduced volume is enough to keep stressing the body.

One problem at a time.

Also, you’ll noticed I actually posted my “cardio” workout today. That’s because it’s time to slowly starting to bring running back into focus.

Like I tell my competitive Athletes, sometimes we need to step away and take a break… Usually after racing season.

That doesn’t mean be lazy, it means do whatever you want as long as you keep stressing the system.

Is it great training? No, but mentally it’s needed so we can re-engage later.

So, I’m doing that by adding my new one thing in. No intensity yet, but I’ll be knocking 5-10 seconds every week until I hit a 5k pace.

Thought of the day: Mental stress affects your physical state.

If you are doing everything right and your not recovering, check on how your mentally doing.

Then, if you find out what that is, what do you do about it?

Track it.

Nothing crazy, like less then one sentence. Just enough to say how you feel, progress on the stressor, if there is a change and why.

Ex. I have a massive deadline and I’m not sure I can finish it.

Training log:

Tuesday
Still stressed, project is 5% done.

Wednesday
Still stressed, project is 5% done.

Thursday
Less stressed, project 10% done. Team meeting made me feel good about the project.

I’m just a lowly coach and can’t solve your life problems, but we can be aware and atleast track it’s effect on you… Who knows, maybe tracking it will make it seem more manageable.

Or even find the one thing that made you feel better… Then keep doing that.