A pretty challenging session working on your upper body and the core. Both are important as runners to ensure we continue to run with good form.
So I’ve introduced the first bit of speed work for a while, albeit playing it very safe with HM pace to begin. See how things go, any sign of discomfort just ease back but I’m confident it should be ok. Keep up the great work Dan, slowly easing our way back to a point you can efforts again.
Coach Simon🍊
A pretty challenging session working on your upper body and the core. Both are important as runners to ensure we continue to run with good form.
A good way to boost cardio whilst reducing the risk of injury. The elliptical can tone muscles and improve endurance whilst being gentle on your joints. You might find you have to work quite hard to get your heart rate in Zone 2.
A stretching routine you can do daily to help with your flexibility. 30 seconds for each stretch is plenty.
Just a little leg turnover of the legs and a chance to get some miles in at half marathon pace.
A stretching routine you can do daily to help with your flexibility. 30 seconds for each stretch is plenty.
Likely your heart rate will climb as you run up the hills, so don’t worry too much about drifting into Zone 3 for the hills, try and keep the rest in Zone 2.
A good home workout for the legs. No weights needed, but if you do have some that will add to the difficulty. Recoveries around 30-60s. If time is limited then combined two exercises together. So whilst recovering from squats for example you could be doing your calf raises. This could save you as much as 15 mins.
A great form of cross trainer for us runners. Keep that heart rate in Zone 2. You might feel like RPE is higher, as it’s a tough exercise, but a good opportunity to really improve your aerobic engine without the heavy impact of running.
“Easy means Easy! Not 5k pace, not 10k pace, not even marathon pace. Easy pace!! 😉”
Save those legs for the bigger sessions and enjoy running comfortably among the pack.
Thank you.
A stretching routine you can do daily to help with your flexibility. 30 seconds for each stretch is plenty.
Slowly adding time to your longer runs is the way forward. Keep the effort level down and continue to check in with your form.