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A nice week focusing on building the aerobic base with mainly zone 2 running. But Sunday’s long run is a pretty epic session in truth and actually the longest run in this marathon block, hence why we have no speedwork this week. It might even be worth doing 70 mins on the Friday if you can to give the legs a rest ahead of the big one Sunday. But any problems let me know. We’ve fallen a little behind target of late, so let’s get back on it, those weeks will soon tick by and Cali will be upon you.

Coach Simon๐ŸŠ

150 POINTS TARGET

136 Points

MONDAY

bonfire

50 Mins Run

15 POINTS

50 Mins Run

50 Mins Run

Zone 2: Easy

It’s important to keep the easy runs easy. Focus on good running form and low heart rate.

Well done Ben

Coach Simon ๐ŸŠ
15 Points

TUESDAY

gym-workout

Ben's S&C

15 POINTS

Ben's S&C

Barbell Bicep Curls

3 x 15 (20kg)

Romanian Deadlift

3 x 15 (20kg)

Calf Raises

3 x 15 (10kg)

Plank

3 x 60s

Tricep Dips

3 x 15 (10kg)

Goblet Squats

3 x 15 (10kg)

Bent Knee Calf Raises

3 x 15

Side Planks

3 x 30s

Chest Press

3 x 15 (30kg)

Lat Pulldown

3 x 15 (30kg)

Farmers Walk

3 x 60s (16kg)

Hip Thrusts

3 x 15 (30kg)

Wall Sits

3 x 60s

Russian Twist

3 x 15 (10kg)

Ab Crunch

3 x 15 (30kg)

I’ve created a good all round gym session here. There might be some exercises the physio has given you that we need to work in. Let me know the key ones from that and I can chop and change a little. It might take us a while to get it perfect but those that have made the best gains with their strength work just do the same thing week in week out with only a few tweaks here and there.

If time is limited what I do is pair exercises together and go from one to the other without the recovery. I’ve tried to pair some up for you. For example you could do 3 x 15 Bicep Curls and then use the same barbell for your deadlifts, so straight away you’re saving about 3-4 mins by not needing 60s recovery in between each of those exercises.

Keep it up Ben, takes a few months but once you start to notice those gain it’s worth the effort

Coach Simon ๐ŸŠ
15 Points

WEDNESDAY

alice

10K Tempo (HM)

36 POINTS

10K Tempo (HM)

2km WU

Zone 2: Easy

10K @ HM Pace

Zone 4: Half

2km CD

Zone 2: Easy

If you are training for a specific time in a half marathon, getting some miles in at goal pace is key. If it’s early in your plan don’t worry too much if you’re little off pace at this stage. With the upcoming training that should improve over the weeks. In that scenario don’t give up, hold a consistent pace and RPE throughout.

Tbh, felt drained, physically and mentally. Did 2km warm-up, 6km half marathon pace and 2km cool down. I know I’m not hitting targets. Not sure if football took too much out of me Tuesday
Still banked 6km at a good pace. Don’t beat yourself up. We all have these spells, especially in the middle of plans. Only takes one good run to change the mindset and get back on track

Coach Simon ๐ŸŠ
24 Points

THURSDAY

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rest-day

Rest Day

0 POINTS

Rest Day

0 Mins

RPE 0

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

FRIDAY

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gym-workout

Ben's S&C

15 POINTS

Ben's S&C

Barbell Bicep Curls

3 x 15 (20kg)

Romanian Deadlift

3 x 15 (20kg)

Calf Raises

3 x 15 (10kg)

Plank

3 x 60s

Tricep Dips

3 x 15 (10kg)

Goblet Squats

3 x 15 (10kg)

Bent Knee Calf Raises

3 x 15

Side Planks

3 x 30s

Chest Press

3 x 15 (30kg)

Lat Pulldown

3 x 15 (30kg)

Farmers Walk

3 x 60s (16kg)

Hip Thrusts

3 x 15 (30kg)

Wall Sits

3 x 60s

Russian Twist

3 x 15 (10kg)

Ab Crunch

3 x 15 (30kg)

I’ve created a good all round gym session here. There might be some exercises the physio has given you that we need to work in. Let me know the key ones from that and I can chop and change a little. It might take us a while to get it perfect but those that have made the best gains with their strength work just do the same thing week in week out with only a few tweaks here and there.

If time is limited what I do is pair exercises together and go from one to the other without the recovery. I’ve tried to pair some up for you. For example you could do 3 x 15 Bicep Curls and then use the same barbell for your deadlifts, so straight away you’re saving about 3-4 mins by not needing 60s recovery in between each of those exercises.

Excellent work Ben, let’s finish this week strongly with a big weekend. You got this mate.

Coach Simon ๐ŸŠ
15 Points

SATURDAY

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jake-p2p

70 Mins Run

21 POINTS

70 Mins Run

70 Mins @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

70 Mins Run

Zone 2: Easy

Keep the effort level down on these easy runs and focus on good running mechanics.

Did this Friday night to get a day’s rest in before big one on Sunday
Good thinking and smart to have that extra rest. Well done Matt.

Coach Simon ๐ŸŠ
21 Points

SUNDAY

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beachy-head

160 Mins

48 POINTS

160 Mins

160 Mins @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

This is the sort of distance where fuelling is now a priority. You’ll also start to get tired legs, but unless there is any specific pain, keep going, you’ll be amazed how far you can run on tired legs.

Was around 7 mins short so ‘incomplete’ technically. Wanted to get back for north London derby. Shouldn’t have bothered. Felt my knees and hamstrings a bit on this one but overall ok.
Probably the harshest self judgement of the weekend, given you covered 32km at 4:42 pace and the HR was under control too. That’s so pleasing and shows how good the fitness is. It’s likely things are going to hurt a little on runs this challenging, but it shows you’re in a really good position at this stage of the plan. So I am very happy. Yeah not going great for Tottenham right now. Hopefully they finally settle on a decent manager long term.

Coach Simon ๐ŸŠ
46 Points

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