Race week. If conditions are good and it all goes well I think you’re set to run a strong race. I certainly feel you’ve made some good progress over the first 14 weeks and laid down some good foundations to kick on through the spring and summer. If you wanted to add another 30 min shake out run in on Friday or Saturday that would be fine. It just depends how you normally prepare for a big race. Stick to what has worked in the past but we want you to be fresh come the start line. You got this Steve.
10 Mins WU @ Easy Pace RPE: 3
3 Mins @ HM Pace RPE: 6
2 Mins @ 10K Pace RPE: 7
2 Mins @ 5K Pace RPE: 8
1 Min @ 3K Pace RPE: 9
(150 Secs Recovery)
Repeat 2 More Times
10 Mins CD @ Easy Pace RPE: 3
A strong session with some progressive paces. Good for learning to go off steady and build speed in races. Work hard and make those gains.
| 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.
40 Mins @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)
8 x 100 metre Strides (RPE: 8)
60 Second Recoveries
Keep the 40 mins easy and don’t forget those strides. Without them you won’t improve and will fall short of your weekly targets.
“Rest days are key. Our body adapts and gets stronger when we rest & recovery. Have a good one!”
“Rest days are key. Our body adapts and gets stronger when we rest & recovery. Have a good one!”
“Rest days are key. Our body adapts and gets stronger when we rest & recovery. Have a good one!”
Stick to your goal pace early on and it should feel easy. Dig deep in those final 5km to achieve your goal. The biggest mistake you can make is getting swept along in the early stages and going off too fast.