A stretching routine you can do daily to help with your flexibility. 30 seconds for each stretch is plenty.
Because the long run has almost become a session in it’s own right we turn one of the midweek sessions into an easy run this week. Just to make sure we don’t overdo things. Training to heart rate has been a real game changer for me to ensure I am working at the right intensity and I would encourage that for all the easy runs this week. Any questions on that just ask, but keep being awesome.
Coach Simon🍊
A stretching routine you can do daily to help with your flexibility. 30 seconds for each stretch is plenty.
*reps/seconds on both sides
A really good home workout for the core and legs. If new to this, don’t worry about hitting the seconds or reps. Do what you can and slowly build up to the targets.
For example you might find you can only hold a plank for 20 seconds at first, which is fine. Don’t push too hard that you get injured. You’ll soon get strong and be able to add more seconds.
Recoveries: 90 seconds all reps
Credit TRC for this one. Imperative to stick to half marathon pace in that first 15 minute tempo. Otherwise you’ll be too fatigued to hit target 5k pace in the shorter reps.
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.
A stretching routine you can do daily to help with your flexibility. 30 seconds for each stretch is plenty.
*reps/seconds on both sides
It’s important to keep the easy runs easy. Focus on good running form and low heart rate.
Keep the long runs at a low effort level. Obviously the longer the time wears on the harder the run will become. Make sure you hydrate and take fuel with you.