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.
I like the group efforts this week although perhaps be a little careful with the paces. Either working the zone down or the slower end of the targeted zone. Unsure? Just ask. But would be cool if you could join in. Then we just keep building, keep doing what is working right now. Any issues let me know. I’ve switched legs to Monday’s now.
Coach Simon๐
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 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.
A stretching routine you can do daily to help with your flexibility. 30 seconds for each stretch is plenty.
A great 5k session to improve speed. Don’t got off too quick, so focus on your pace in those first few reps, then you’ll get an idea of how far you can run each rep. We want to be ahead of our current 5k pace though. From there you can then pick up the pace and cadence for the 1 minute reps.
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 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 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.
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.