Legs. After yesterdays quick paced speed work, we did some strength training. But first we stretched. We spent about 7 minutes on the ground stretching ham strings, quads, calves, hips, and groins. Then we did a set of suicides and split into four groups. We ran diagonally across the grass to opposite corners of the track. There, we did exercise that worked the same muscles we stretched (see above).
At the end of the workout, We ran a controlled 800. The idea is to keep it together for a half mile when we are tired and our running form is falling apart. This exercise is what we call "race simulation."
The horses ran (86,86) 2:52. Kerry stole W1(First Woman) from Carolyn at the end of the workout. The group as a whole was faster and looked great. "Its not how fast we run, its how good we look at the finish."
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If anyone is interested in running a 5K this weekend, please consider the New Balance Girls on the Run 5K on Saturday, May 1st, 9am, starting at Weststride in Buckhead. I am on the committee organizing the 5K and would love to see a great turnout this weekend.
ReplyDeleteGirls on the Run of Atlanta is a nonprofit organization for girls in the 3rd through 8th grade and its mission is to educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living by combining training for a 5K running event with healthy living education. For more information you can visit http://girlsontherunatlanta.org/
I’ll bring registration forms with me tomorrow, or you can sign up on active.com
http://www.active.com/running/atlanta-ga/new-balance-girls-on-the-run-5k-atlanta-2010
Thanks!