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“Rest days are key. Our body adapts and gets stronger when we rest & recovery. Have a good one!”
I’ve stuck with the plan but appreciate it might be interrupted this week whilst you are away. I have tried to set sessions which are suitable for being away. For example changing 20×1 mins with 60 mins for easy(ish) hills. Let me know if you need to move anything around. Sending my best wishes to your dad and the whole family π§‘π€
The week has been a different one, and adapted to suit the time available, but all there I think. Trying to be there for Mum, Dad, Mike and dogs, cook most evenings and work and not be selfish and head out for a run π, I did it! More running than previous weeks, had not been detrimental, so for now mixing things up and still pushing for better ( within reason) is ok. I have actually enjoyed this week too, the different runs and times. π ( Iβm not done yet π€π)
Given everything you had going on this week that is some achievement to hit the targets. Really pleasing to hear you are enjoying it too as that should always be the priority. Well done Su. Enjoy your rest week.
“Rest days are key. Our body adapts and gets stronger when we rest & recovery. Have a good one!”
60 Mins @ Easy Pace (RPE: 2-5)
60 mins on the flat is quite different to 60 mins on the hills. So it’s important to differentiate between the two and if you do a hilly easy run, to account for that extra training load and how it might impact the rest of your week.
Train key muscles & the fundamental movements: Squat, lunge, hinge, rotate, push, pull and gait πͺ
Keep the RPE down, have a chit chat & Don’t forget those strides π
“Rest days are key. Our body adapts and gets stronger when we rest & recovery. Have a good one!”
parkrun is the best!!! Every Saturday at 9am. A great opportunity to push our effort levels and run alongside other people. Make sure you get there nice and early for your WU & Strides. I normally aim for 8:15 to give myself plenty of time.
80 Mins @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)
Try and keep it easy. It all depends on your current level. If slowly adding time to your long run the last 10-20 mins might be tough. Focus on good form.