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  • November 3rd - 9th

See how you feel Monday, we can always swap ASPT for a S&C later in the week. But a good week, plenty of variety, the running is a bit stacked to later in the week, but all nice easy miles this time after some busy recent weeks. Hopefully that will aid the recovery.

110 Points Target
136 Points Achieved

The week was good, as you know, Sunday had an extra spin class of 45 mins. Only time will tell on what extras slot in, especially with being over 2 weeks away, the routine wonโ€™t have settled until the new year.
So yes I can work a bit harder, but will be easier to keep the plan as set and review in the new year if the extras are then planned in or remain up to me as and when. ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ

You’ve hit 136 pts this week which is big and possible a bit of over training in truth (over the 120% mark we do want to try and avoid). But equally I appreciate we are in phase of trial and error. Personally I’d like to have as much control over the plan in the New Year as possible. But you can always adjust it based on what you want to do in the gym. I think there’s the potential to do 3 cross training sessions alongside 3 runs and then a couple of S&C sessions (either circuits or classes). If most of the cross training is 30-40 mins max, we can keep the pts at a sensible level and allow you have to that busy active schedule that I know you enjoy. So it’s just finding the right level of work. But you might find some of the cross training like swimming and rowing is more beneficial than running, especially from a full body perspective. I’m very keen to turn myself to work on my overall fitness and not just my running fitness, as I think from a life perspective that will provide more longevity. But really well done Su. I think Lindsey was the only female on the team to earn more points than you and that was because she went rogue on Sunday.

MONDAY

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Gym Workout ๐Ÿ’ช

15 POINTS

Keep the gym stuff simply and always ensure any changes are small.

15 Points
Just a little daunting, 6:30 not the best time to go, so I stuck to things I know, rowing 20min, HIIT bike 3 min, 10 min cross trainer, 12 min floor and weights ( dumbbell), hopefully Jamie will give me a lesson tomorrow if I can get there for 4pm.
The gym can be an intimidating place but I’ve actually found even the big guys lifting are actually really friendly. Ok, I’ve encountered the odd idiot at gyms, but everyone gets on with there own thing so it’s best to just stay in your own bubble. Definitely sounds like 15 points accumulated though. The Leg Press is probably the biggest benefit of being at a gym, a great machine for us runners and can doing single leg presses as well. I can put something together if you want, or you have the option for doing classes, or the third option is take advantage of a PT induction. I think you’ll find it’s part of your membership and they can put together a schedule for you. Although I’ve had mixed experiences with that approach in the past (some were useless).

TUESDAY

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60 Mins

18 POINTS

60 Mins @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

Keep that RPE down. You want to be able to run and chat, speaking of which, joining a group can add to the enjoyment here.

27 Points
A nice easy chatty hour road and track. I also fitted a gym visit with Jamie to induct me on a few machines as a start, while he did efforts ( I will get him to track next week, but at least he took his coat off ๐Ÿ˜†๐Ÿ˜†) So a busy day ( and extra points ๐Ÿซฃ) 13 miles of walking and running today !
Sounds like a great way to spend the day. Let’s got with 27pts there. Always worth bearing in mind if you have banked extra there is scope to reduce something later in the week if you want, although not necessary if you are feeing good. I joined the PureGym in a hope to get some cross training in whilst the leg recovers. ยฃ11.50 for a month (half price first month). Crazy. I almost feel sorry for the independent gyms as must be tough to compete with that. Although I’ve not been yet so it might be horrific ๐Ÿ˜‚ Glad to see Jamie did his efforts, and with his jacket off. Well done Su

WEDNESDAY

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Rest Day

0 POINTS

0 mins @ RPE 0-1

“Rest days are key. Our body adapts and gets stronger when we rest & recovery. Have a good one!”

0 Points
I rested, nothing but dog walks! Good to see you enjoying the gym.
That make it sounds like you’ve been on about 5 dog walks ๐Ÿ˜‚ Yeah good to get the heart rate up again, not sure how long I will last there as the cost of membership definitely impacts the clientele.

thursday

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Bimble๐Ÿ’™ & Strides

22 POINTS

60 Mins @ Bimble Pace (RPE: 3)

8 x 100 metre Strides (RPE: 8)
60 Second Recoveries

I had to create a new session for you guys. Have fun. 60 mins easy is perfect in terms of training load. Don’t forget those strides as well (if highlighted)

22 Points
Battle for a change and Lou as run leader. So warm at the moment! Great run, 13 of us including Jamie. Battle is almost as hilly as Hastings! Hill sprints and strides completed the run back to Louโ€™s.
This weather is great. It’s warmer that we get in May. Loving it. Nice to have a location change and looked like an enjoyable run. Jamie almost had the same colour top as you guys. Won’t be long and he’ll be running in matching outfits.

FRIDAY

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30 Mins Swim

9 POINTS

30 Mins Swimming @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

Enjoy. Swimming is a great alternative to running and probably the best form of cross training.

9 Points
1/2 hr swim straight after work, Iโ€™m a steady under water breast stroke swimmer, need to pluck up the courage to practice crawl!
Well done Su, perhaps slowly incorporate some front crawl into each session. So maybe to begin with 25 mins of breast stroke, 5 mins of crawl, then as your confidence grows you can add more time. I think from my limited experience both strokes can have a similar effort required so not sure it would make a great deal of difference to the pts.

SATURDAY

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Poppy Half Marathon

66 POINTS

10 Mins WU @ Easy Pace RPE: 2
8 x 100 Metre Strides RPE: 8
13.1 Miles @ HM Pace RPE: 6
10 Mins CD @ Easy Pace RPE: 3

If the weather is good then this out and back loop provides an excellent opportunity to run a fast time. Let’s just hope that wind behaves itself.

45 Points
What a glorious sunny day, for a bimble with a medal. It was enjoyable and taken at an easy pace. Ps Jamie has bimble tops, he wore it for Beckley, under the coat ๐Ÿ˜†๐Ÿ˜†
So that’s why he kept the coat on. He’ll be rocking on full display soon I’m sure. Well done today Su. 150 mins running is never to be underestimated, and nice to run with Lou and Klare as well.

SUNDAY

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Rest Day

0 POINTS

0 mins @ RPE 0-1

“Rest days are key. Our body adapts and gets stronger when we rest & recovery. Have a good one!”

18 Points
Sorry, no rest for the wicked. 4( min spin at Bannatynes, ๐Ÿฅต๐Ÿฅต๐Ÿฅต, a very easy 10 min swim and ice bath dip, all with Sue W.
4 min spin? I guess 45? It’s fine. I think in time we’ll find a good routine which works well and combines the gym and the running together. Well done Su. I think I’ve realised how effective cross training can be given the pain I have when running at the moment compared to no problems on the elliptical. It highlights the reduced impact those sort of workouts offer.

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