Recoveries: 30-60s. If time is limited then do 2 exercises together and remove the recoveries.
*Each side (double the reps). So 2 x 30 second Side Planks = 4 in total (2 on each side).
Horrible long run this weekend, sorry, but we are building that endurance for the half marathons coming up. Tuesday’s session is a tough one too, but that’s the idea, making the training progressively more challenging as the races get closer, and only 8 weeks until Brighton half so we are pretty much peaking right now in terms of training points. I’ve also tweaked the core workout slightly. Any problems let me know. Keep up the great work Kirsty.
Coach Simon๐
Recoveries: 30-60s. If time is limited then do 2 exercises together and remove the recoveries.
*Each side (double the reps). So 2 x 30 second Side Planks = 4 in total (2 on each side).
Big session this so start off at 10k pace and then look to hit 5k pace for the last 4 reps. Always focus on running tall and staying relaxed.
If you have an accurate heart rate, then use that as your main data to determine pace, if not RPE is the best option. Hills are always going to cause them to go too high, unless you are super fit. Finish off with some strides.
| Squats | 45s x 2 |
| Calf Raises | 30s x 2 |
| Split Squat | 60s x 2 |
| Wall Sits | 60s x 2 |
| Single Leg Deadlift | 60s x 2 |
| Crab Walks | 30s x 2 |
15 minutes. Bish. Bash. Bosh. Add some weights once ready to progress with some of the exercises.
10 Mins WU @ Easy Pace (RPE: 2-3)
50 Mins @ HM Pace (RPE: 5-6)
10 Mins CD @ Easy Pace (RPE: 2-3)
Practicing goal pace is a key part of any training plan. The more miles you can get done at goal pace the more comfortable it will feel on race day.
The biggest mistake we can make with these recovery runs is running too fast. This will mean when our harder sessions come round we are still fatigued and not able to put enough effort in to make the necessary gains.
Keep this nice and easy. Focus on good form & efficient running economy. RPE should be around the 3/10 which means you can run and chat.