Month 1 (June): rest and reset
2-3 weeks of true rest after the spring season: cross-training, light volume, no spikes, no races. The single biggest mistake summer athletes make is skipping the reset.
Summer training matters more than most athletes think. The 8-12 weeks between spring outdoor and fall preseason set the tone for the next year. Done well, you come back faster; done poorly, you start from scratch. Here is the structure to use. Pair with the off-season training for sprinters guide for the longer block.
2-3 weeks of true rest after the spring season: cross-training, light volume, no spikes, no races. The single biggest mistake summer athletes make is skipping the reset.
4 weeks of general prep: tempo runs, easy mileage if you are a distance athlete, light lifting, technique drills. No max-effort sprints.
4 weeks: sprint volume rises, lifting intensity rises, block starts come back. Time trial in week 11-12 to set fall expectations.
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