Updated plan till March - Paging Scarface

Here is everything. Still open to changes but things look pretty good I think.

Thanks again for all your assistance!

GPP: (4 weeks)
1 - Hills (Long hills 5 x 250 meters)
2 - Lower body weights/core (higher reps 50-70% 8-12 reps)
3 - upper body weights OR Triples circuit (higher reps 50-70% 8-12 reps)
4 - Hills (2 x 4 x 200 meter less steep)
5 - REST
6 - Short/power speed, Upper/Lower body weights (Intensity day)
7 - REST

Day 1 - Hills (Long hills 5 x 250 meters)

Day 2 - Lower body weights/core (higher reps 50-70% 8-12 reps)
3 sets front squats
3 sets step ups
3 sets hams
3 sets calf raises
3 sets hanging leg raise
3 sets hypers
5 sets med ball work

Day 3 - upper body weights OR Triples circuit (higher reps 50-70% 8-12 reps)
3 sets flat bench
3 sets chins
3 sets shoulder press
3 sets dips
3 sets bicep hammer curl

Day 4 - Hills (2 x 4 x 200 meter less steep)

Day 5 - REST

Day 6 - Short/power speed, Upper/Lower body weights (Intensity day)
4 x 60 meter lying start on grass (In cleats)
4 x 30 from 3 point start (again in cleats)
Weights:
2 sets front squats (3-5 reps at 85% of max)
2 sets snatch grip deads (triples 85% of max)
2 sets flat bench (3-5 reps at 85% of max)
2 sets standing shoulder press (3-5 reps at 85% of max)

Day 7 - REST


SPP (8 weeks):
1 - Split runs: (300@85%, 100@95%) x 4 on track in flats
2 - Lower body weights/ Upper Body weights
3 - Rest/Recovery
4 - 8 x 200 hills
5 - Rest/Recovery
6 - Speed/Weights/ (block work, 60’s, 80’s etc)
7 - Rest

Day 1 - Split runs: (300@85%, 100@95%) x 4 on track in flats

Day 2 - Lower body weights/ Upper Body weights (85% of 1RM 3-5 rep range except for assistance exercises)
3 sets front squats
2 sets snatch grip deads
2 sets hams
2 sets bench
2 sets chins
2 sets hammer bicep curls

Day 3 - Rest/Recovery - Core work only

Day 4 - 8 x 200 hills

Day 5 - Rest/Recovery

Day 6 - Speed/Weights (block work, 60’s, 80’s etc)
3 x 30 from blocks
2 x 60 three point
1 x 80 three point
3 sets front squats
2 sets barbell stepups to tall box
2 sets standing shoulder press/push press
2 sets chins

Day 7 - Rest


PRE COMP (12 weeks):

Day 1 - SE (1 x 300, 1 x 200, 1 x 150 full recovery race pace)
Day 2 - Rest/Recovery
Day 3 - Max Speed 1/weights (flying 20’s, 30s, etc)
Day 4 - Rest/Recovery
Day 5 - Starts (20-30m)/weights
Day 6 - SE 3x150@race pace or Meet
Day 7 - Rest

Day 1 - SE (1 x 300, 1 x 200, 1 x 150 full recovery race pace)

Day 2 - Rest/Recovery

Day 3 - Max Speed 1/weights (flying 20’s, 30s, etc)
3 x flying 20’s with 30 meter runup off the bend
2 x 50 from standing start
3 sets front squats
3 sets snatch grip deads
2 sets bench
2 sets standing shoulder press
2 sets chins

Day 4 - Rest/Recovery - light core

Day 5 - Starts (20-30m)/weights
2 x 30 from blocks
2 x 20 from blocks
2 sets front squats
2 sets powercleans

Day 6 - SE 3x150@race pace

Day 7 - Rest


Comp:
1 - SE (2 x 200 full recovery race pace)
2 - Rest/Recovery - Light core work/Active rest
3 - Max Speed/End 60,80,120,80,60/Lower body weights/Upper body
4 - Rest/Recovery
5 - Starts (20-30m)/weights (or Rest for meet)
6 - Meet (or SE 2x150@race pace)
7 - Rest

Day 1 - SE (2 x 200 full recovery race pace)

Day 2 - Rest/Recovery - Light core work/Active rest

Day 3 - Max Speed/End 60, 80, 120, 60/Lower body weights/Upper body
Pyramid 60, 80, 120, 60 with full rest between reps
2 sets front squats
2 sets reverse leg press or snatch grip deads
2 sets bench
2 sets chins (If I dont do snatch grip deads)

Day 4 - Rest/Recovery

Day 5 - Starts (20-30m)/weights (or Rest for meet)
2 x 30 meter starts
2 x 20 meter starts
2 sets fronts squats
2 sets powercleans
2 sets standing shoulder press
2 sets chins
(If I have a meet the next day I wont do any weights here, just the starts or completely rest)

Day 6 - Meet (or SE 2x150@race pace)

Day 7 - Rest

looks like a good well thought out plan!

I agree with Quick. Very nice! You are going to be in terrific shape by the time the season starts. Good show!

I have a question guys.

Do you think I should extend my GPP out another couple of weeks? I have heard from a few people that they think it is a bit early to start SPP.

What do you think?

thanks,
Chris

Being that the season is still early, you could extend your GPP if needed. I would do a cost/benefit analysis to make my decision.

Things to consider in that analysis:

  1. How long do I want my total GPP to be?
  2. How much more benefits can I get from the GPP?
  3. What is my overall plan for meet preparation?

The important thing to remember about GPP is that it’s your best time to work on your weak areas. So if you feel that you need to ultimately extend your GPP don’t hesitate to do so. Personally, I wouldn’t want to stay in GPP past 12weeks, but that’s just me…

Chris30

I don’t know your training background. But why do you want to add 2 weeks to GPP.

To me the longer the GPP the more you are saying that you don’t have the training background or conditioning. I did 9 weeks, partly because I was in rehab and changed events.

So if you are new to the sport it might not hurt, but if you aren’t it probably doesn’t matter.

I was a competitive varsity athlete in the mid 90’s but stopped after Canada Games in 97. Started training for track again several months ago but officially started my periodized plan in the beginning of september. Have always been consistent with weight training but wasn’t consistent with running. So far things are good (except for a minor ham strain in my upper glute ham area which I am getting rehab for) Looking to run primarily the 200. Plan is to peak in March for Provincial Masters championships. (200)

GPP has been 4 weeks so far. Have a pretty good base built up. (Lots of hills, circuits etc)

I am just worried about peaking too soon considering I am back into it after a layoff. Maybe I should go another 2-3 weeks before SPP and really concentrate on weak areas. (elastic strength has improved greatly but I want to really get my explosiveness matching my strength and also improve my core further)

Goals are high 22FAT to mid 23FAT in the indoor 200 and hopefully a top 5 masters finish in Ontario for the 200. (Which would be awesome my first year back at it)

I feel ready for SPP but I want to make sure I am not getting sharp too early.

Thanks again,
Chris

I don’t have a problem finishing your GPP now. It really is only getting you ready for SPP.

Good luck

I think I am going to extend it for 2 more weeks just to give my hamstring a little more time to rehab from the pull. With 2-3 weeks more massage therapy and PT I should be good to go for the more intensive elements again.

Wise decision!

Chris, what rest period do you have between runs and what rest periods do you use in weighlifting between reps?

When you say runs do you mean sprints? If so it depends on the distance. On average 1 minute rest for every ten meters depending on intensity of the run

For weights it also depends on whether it is a warmup set or a work set (80% or more of 1RM)

Typically rest periods are between 1 and a half to two and a half minutes.

Cheers,
Chris

No, I mean between hill runs.

walkback recovery between reps and 2-3 minutes between sets.

Cheers,
Chris