**OPEN SCHEDULE NOTE**
Fridays will be dedicated to tackling the Open event. If you are participating in the Open and have a flexible schedule then there will be an AM session to test out portions of the Open Event and then a PM session when you’ll tackle the event. If you can’t split the sessions into two then no problem! (Strategy notes will be added to the program as soon as possible on Thursday)
Saturday will be a day to flush out the system and just move. If you will be repeating the Open workout and can only repeat on Sunday then this will be your rest day (but we advise our Masters to keep these Open workouts as ONE AND DONE).
Sunday will be a rest day.
Monday will be a regular training day or repeat for those needing/wanting to repeat.
Tuesday and Wednesday will be regular training days.
Thursday is a rest day (I strongly encourage you all to rest, however, there will be an optional bike or swim session provided)
Please note that there will be optional sessions Monday-Thursday. These sessions are not mandatory sessions. Some athletes recover well and can do two sessions a day so will add in the optional sessions. Some athletes will choose the optional sessions over the primary conditioning session based on their own schedule or weaknesses. Please make the best decision for your body and what will put you in the best position to recover well. Remember, the name of this game isn’t how much you can do but how well you can recover!
Every athlete needs to assess how they are feeling today. Assess how your body has responded to Monday-Wednesdays sessions and either do the following:
1 – Take a full rest day. If this is the option you choose, then you are not allowed to feel guilty for not going into the gym. Resting is crucial to advancement in your training so if you choose to rest then have no regrets!
2 – Mobilize. Use your regular training time to mobilize. Find your problem areas and spend some time focusing on those areas.
3 – Active Recovery. This could be swimming, doing a trail run, a low intensity row session or spending time on low impact movements. Whatever activity you choose to do should be a restorative activity and not deplete you for the remaining week of training.
Optional BikeErg Session
Warm up:
3 minute easy spin
Followed by…
2 minutes at 5/10 intensity
60 seconds easy spin
2 minutes at 5/10 intensity
60 seconds easy spin
Rest 3-4 minutes then…
Work:
20 Minute Ride at 7/10 intensity