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 Part 4: A Schedule to Try It can't be emphasized enough. Keep it short, but intense! You want to maintain what you've built over the season, and you want to keep yourself fresh for competition. Take it easy starting two days before a competition, and use that to a mental advantage. By staying off the mat before competition, you let your body rest, but you also become anxious and hungry to get back on the mat. An effective schedule for team practices The University of Minnesota wrestling team uses a schedule similar to this one the week before the Big Ten and National competitions. Adjust it as you need to for your own schedule, but don't compromise on the two days before a tournament! Monday--(1 hour) 15 min drilling, 45 min on own; circuit lifting Tuesday--(50 min) 15 minutes drilling, 3 matches Wednesday--(45 min) 30 minutes drilling, 15 minutes on own; heavy, but short lift Thursday--Short run. Stay off the mats. Rest physically and charge up mentally. Friday--Short run. Stay off the mats. Mental exercises will help you stay focused. Saturday--Tournament time! More isn't always better This is especially true in the days before a big competition. You won't build up your endurance by working out the week before a big tournament! Keep your runs short (15 minutes). Two lifting sessions early in the week are enough as well. For lifting, try a circuit on Monday and a heavy but short lift on Wednesday.
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