Not essential as runners but it’s good to feel strong and can help maintain good form deep into races.
We’re pushing quite hard here. Over 140pts again so let’s see how things go. But the variety is great with the gym work, some cross training, a bit of speed and the even the tempo based long run. In terms of the 400s. This again is a threshold session by design and you should find 5k pace for the 400s is quite comfortable and the HR should stay below LT2, and that should probably be the metric you focus on, rather than pace. Let’s see how it goes but 400s are a session I’m keen to include and repeat. Any issues with the schedule let me know. Let’s make this a big week Phil
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Not essential as runners but it’s good to feel strong and can help maintain good form deep into races.
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.
Great session. If short on time superset a few exercises. Let’s do this ๐ช
A threshold session in disguise. So whilst your pace will be Zone 6: 5k, because the reps are so short, you should find your heart rate stays in Zone 5, and below your LT2 (if you have that data). You can choose to run this session specifically to HR if you prefer. If you start to struggle, increase recovery slightly.
A stretching routine you can do daily to help with your flexibility. 30 seconds for each stretch is plenty.
Great session. If short on time superset a few exercises. Let’s do this ๐ช
Not essential as runners but it’s good to feel strong and can help maintain good form deep into races.
A stretching routine you can do daily to help with your flexibility. 30 seconds for each stretch is plenty.
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 good long run progressive session that could also be combined nicely with parkrun. Dig deep in that last 5k ๐ช
If you have accurate heart rate data that is far and away the best guide for this run. Stay in Zone 2 if you can.