Monday, February 9, 2026

Conditioning: Week #1

So...we'll be meeting Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday this week. Be prepared to go OUTSIDE! A couple of notes:

  • We should wrap up around 4 or 4:15 p.m. this week
  • Start thinking about the SPIRE MIDDLE SCHOOL MEET on Saturday, February 21st
  • Next week we're practicing every day (Tuesday-Friday due to President's Day)

Here are the running times/workouts:

Monday
14 - 24 minutes at 65-75% HR max
65-75% HR max = 135 - 156 bpm
135 - 156 bpm = 34 - 39 beats per 15 seconds
Tuesday
10 minutes (on own)
Wednesday
4 x 1 minute at 75-85% HR max
This is 156-178 bpm
2 x 2 minute at same pace
Thursday, Friday, or Saturday
12-22 minutes

Monday, January 19, 2026

Pre-Season Training: Week #11

So...the plan is we'll be meeting Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday this week. However, we'll have to see the schedule for the week. Regardless, make sure to keep up with your workouts. When we return to school, our sessions will be INSIDE this week. If you can't make a session, get your 3 - 4 days of workouts in!

Here are the running times/workouts:

Tuesday
20 minute jog
Wednesday
30 minute jog
Thursday
20 minute jog
Friday or Saturday or Sunday
10 minute jog

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Pre-Season Training: Week #9

We're back to running on Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday this week. We are planning on running outside, so dress for the weather (although some days may be inside). If you can't make a session, get your 3 - 4 days of workouts in!

I should be around this Saturday morning if you'd like to get together for a run.

If you can't make a pre-season session, here are the running times/workouts:

Tuesday
1. 8 x 1 minute at 75-85% max HR
2. This is 156-178 bpm
3. 2 x 2 minute at same pace (if we have time)
4. This is 156-178 bpm or 39 - 45 beats per 15 seconds
Wednesday
1. Core Work: Push-ups/Sit-ups/Crunches
2. 35 minutes at 65-75% HR max
3. 65-75% HR max = 135 - 156 bpm
4. 135 - 156 bpm = 34 - 39 beats per 15 seconds
5. Get heart rate up, but keep it at 10 minutes
Thursday
1. 20 minutes at 65-75% HR max
2. 65-75% HR max = 135 - 156 bpm
3. 135 - 156 bpm = 34 - 39 beats per 15 seconds
Friday or Saturday or Sunday
20 minute jog

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Pre-Season Training: Week #8

We're running on Wednesday & Thursday this week. We are planning on running outside, so dress for the weather (although some days may be inside). If you can't make a session, get your 3 - 4 days of workouts in!

If you'd like to meet on Saturday, talk to each other and let me know Saturday morning. I will be around if you'd like to run together. 

If you can't make a pre-season session, here are the running times/workouts:

Wednesday
1. 25 minutes at 65-75% HR max
2. 65-75% HR max = 135 - 156 bpm
3. 135 - 156 bpm = 34 - 39 beats per 15 seconds
Thursday
1. 8 x 1 minute at 75-85% max HR
2. This is 156-178 bpm
3. 1 x 2 minute at same pace (if we have time)
4. This is 156-178 bpm or 39 - 45 beats per 15 seconds
Friday
No Practice
Saturday (on own)
1. 4 x 100 meters/yards at 75% speed (up-tempo)
2. 30 minutes at 65-75% HR max
3. 65-75% HR max = 135 - 156 bpm
4. 135 - 156 bpm = 34 - 39 beats per 15 seconds

Monday, December 29, 2025

Pre-Season Training: Week #7

We hope everyone has had a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday Season!

For those in town, we're running on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday this week. Given the weather forecast, we're going to be running in the ALHS weight room. We'll be meeting from 10-10:45 a.m. If you can't make a session, get your 3 - 4 days of workouts in!

If you can't make a pre-season session, here are the running times/workouts:

Monday
No Practice
Tuesday
1. 25 minutes at 65-75% HR max
2. 65-75% HR max = 135 - 156 bpm
3. 135 - 156 bpm = 34 - 39 beats per 15 seconds
Wednesday
1. 4 x 100 meters/yards at 75% speed (up-tempo)
2. 30 minutes at 65-75% HR max
3. 65-75% HR max = 135 - 156 bpm
4. 135 - 156 bpm = 34 - 39 beats per 15 seconds
Thursday
No Practice
Friday
1. 4 x 100 meters/yards at 75% speed (up-tempo)
2. 20 minutes at 65-75% HR max
3. 65-75% HR max = 135 - 156 bpm
4. 135 - 156 bpm = 34 - 39 beats per 15 seconds
Saturday (on own)
1. 10 minutes
2. Light jog, conversation-pace (no walking)

Monday, December 15, 2025

Pre-Season Training: Week #6

We're running on Tuesday & Wednesday this week. We are planning on running outside, so dress for the weather (although some days may be inside). If you can't make a session, get your 3 - 4 days of workouts in!

We will NOT be meeting next week, but I'll send out a running schedule for everyone and then we'll meet again during the second week of Winter Break.

If you can't make a pre-season session, here are the running times/workouts:

Monday (on own)
1. 4 x 100 meters/yards at 75% speed (up-tempo)
2. 20 minutes at 65-75% HR max
3. 65-75% HR max = 135 - 156 bpm
4. 135 - 156 bpm = 34 - 39 beats per 15 seconds
Tuesday
1. 4 x 100 meters/yards at 75% speed (up-tempo)
2. 20 minutes at 65-75% HR max
3. 65-75% HR max = 135 - 156 bpm
4. 135 - 156 bpm = 34 - 39 beats per 15 seconds
Wednesday
1. 8 x 1 minute at 75-85% max HR
2. This is 156-178 bpm
3. 1 x 2 minute at same pace (if we have time)
4. This is 156-178 bpm or 39 - 45 beats per 15 seconds
Thursday (on own)
1. Core Work: 2 x 10 Push-ups & Sit-ups
2. 25 minutes at 65-75% HR max
3. 65-75% HR max = 135 - 156 bpm
4. 135 - 156 bpm = 34 - 39 beats per 15 seconds

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Pre-Season Training: Week #5

We're running on Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday this week. We are planning on running outside, so dress for the weather (although some days may be inside). If you can't make a session, get your 3 - 4 days of workouts in!

  • Tuesday, December 9th
  • Thursday, December 11th
  • Saturday, December 13th
    • ALHS Track
    • 10 - 11 a.m.
    • If the weather is bad we'll try to get in the weight room to run

If you can't make a pre-season session, here are the running times/workouts:

Tuesday
1. 4 x 100 meters/yards at 75% speed (up-tempo)
2. 25 minutes at 65-75% HR max
3. 65-75% HR max = 135 - 156 bpm
4. 135 - 156 bpm = 34 - 39 beats per 15 seconds
Wednesday (on own)
1. 20 minutes
2. 65-75% HR max = 135 - 156 bpm
3. 135 - 156 bpm = 34 - 39 beats per 15 seconds
Thursday
1. 4 x 100 meters/yards at 75% speed (up-tempo)
2. 25 minutes at 65-75% HR max
3. 65-75% HR max = 135 - 156 bpm
4. 135 - 156 bpm = 34 - 39 beats per 15 seconds
Saturday
1. 4 x 100 meters/yards at 75% speed (up-tempo)
2. 20 minutes at 65-75% HR max
3. 65-75% HR max = 135 - 156 bpm
4. 135 - 156 bpm = 34 - 39 beats per 15 seconds