27 POINTS
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.
Slight tweak on some of the training paces and the weekend session is a key one. Hitting that 4:22/km pace for 1km reps should feel relatively comfortable. The last few might be tough. I did this session about 2 weeks out from my last half marathon race and once I found my flow it dawned on me “you know what, this pace isn’t too bad” and that’s the idea, a confidence boost you can hit this pace at a controlled effort. Some quicker reps at track too.
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.
| Glute Bridge | 2 x 10 |
| Squats | 2 x 15 |
| Plank | 2 x 40s |
| Reverse Lunge | 2 x 10 |
| Dead Bugs | 2 x 10 |
| Press Up | 2 x 10 |
| Side Planks | 2 x 20s |
| Calf Raises | 2 x 10 (5kg) |
| Bent Over Row | 2 x 10 (5kg) |
| Shoulder Press | 2 x 10 (5kg) |
| Wall Sits | 2 x 30s |
| Farmers Walk | 2 x 60s (8kg) |
| Kettlebell Romanian Deadlift | 2 x 10 (8kg) |
| Russian Twist | 2 x 30s |
If you’ve not done a great deal of S&C lately then keep it light at first. We can always progress it over the months. This will be a key part to getting that long term goal. We want you to be in the best shape of your life when toeing the start line in 2027. Click on any of the exercises to view a video Tutorial.
It’s important to keep the easy runs easy. Focus on good running form and low heart rate. Don’t forget your strides. Very important. 30-60 seconds recovery between strides.
60 Mins @ Easy Pace (RPE: 2-5)
60 mins on the flat is quite different to 60 mins on the hills. So it’s important to differentiate between the two and if you do a hilly easy run, to account for that extra training load and how it might impact the rest of your week.
“Rest days are key. Our body adapts and gets stronger when we rest & recovery. Have a good one!”
2km WU @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)
1km @ Half Marathon Pace (RPE: 5-8)
120s Recovery
x 15
2km CD @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)
This is one my favourite half marathon sessions. Hopefully goal pace will feel comfortable, until those last 3-4 reps when you’ll need to work hard. If it goes well this will give you a big confidence boost for race day, knowing the pace is achievable.
“Rest days are key. Our body adapts and gets stronger when we rest & recovery. Have a good one!”