Monday, May 01, 2006

Buffalo Chips Weekly Workout Update

Tuesday, 2 May, 5:30 p.m. from 251 Commerce Circle…
Groups: A-D…6(400), 4(600), 4(1000)
E-F….6(400), 4(600), 2(1000)
G-H…6(400), 2(600), 1000
SS & FW….steady, of course
Remember to hydrate well before workout on these NOW warm days. Drink electrolyte fluids if possible from 3 p.m. to workout time. Try to consume 16-32 ounces of “sports drink” before workout and then REHYDRATE after workout with at least this volume of electrolyte balanced fluid.

Thursday, 4 May, 5:30 p.m. from Univ. Park on Univ. Ave.
Enjoy the wind-down from work with 4-7 miles along the parkway. Build your base and keep your running consistency going.

Saturday, 6 May, 8 a.m. from Univ. Park on Univ. Ave.
Options: Steady state base building run of 90 minutes or about 5-9 miles OR….speed/form session of TEMPO RUN of 4-5 miles after a warm-up of 3 miles or so…

Sunday, 7 May 8 a.m., NEW ADDITION to our Sunday Staging Venues: Bella Bru at Arden Way and Fair Oaks Blvd.
Coffee before ( 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.) and relaxed eating after your workout. Course options offer us the parkway section from mile mark 13.5 (at William Pond Park) UPRIVER to Sunrise (23.5) for a full 20 miler or any turnaround desired. From Bella Bru to the 13.5 mile mark on the parkway is about a half-mile, so add that to any mileage total on the parkway proper.

General Training Observation: We have had NO TIME to adapt to these warmer temperatures, so be patient with your body as your savor your daily workouts at 80+ degrees Fahrenheit. Wear lighter colored clothes, wear a hat or visor…and remember your sunscreen. Carry a water bottle when you are running your individual/solo runs.

Run Safe and Run SMART…

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