Week Commencing: 25 May 26

Choose Day👇

I’ll probably do a session Monday morning if you’re around as track won’t be on, I will be running not coaching but will do a session with Sunday in mind as I know a few others on the team would be keen to do that. As for Sunday the most important thing I can say to you is just to go into it with confidence and self belief from what you’ve already achieved this year. There’s a big difference between self confidence and arrogance and in you’re head you should be taking the start line with the attitude “you know what, I am one of the best Hastings Runners in this field”. I’ll put out a post about pacing nearer the race time and factor any wind. Any issues with the schedule just shout.

Coach Simon🍊

112 POINTS TARGET

112 Points

MONDAY

si-1-mile

3 x 1 Mile & 6 x 200m

28 POINTS

3 x 1 miles were pretty brutal but I tried to do just above 5 mile pace in prep for Sunday. 6 x 200m felt strong on those.
Smashed it, loved the pace. In that heat it is very impressive. So loads of positives to take from that session and I think you are well set to run a really strong race on Sunday. Well done Jodie.

Coach Simon 🍊
28 Points

TUESDAY

I was listening to a podcast yesterday that was saying how important it can be if we do the same sessions on the same days. I know that won’t be possible with Sunday races, but other weeks if you find that routine it can really help you appreciate how the body feels each day and compare to previous weeks. Something to ponder. Well done on the session Jodie.

Coach Simon 🍊
10 Points

WEDNESDAY

sunrise

60 Mins Easy (Hills)

24 POINTS

Enjoyable run in the sunshine. Felt super easy and managed to keep HR low despite the heat. Did feel a few niggles in the first mile but seemed to ease off.
One of the best tips I ever had was never judge a run until at least 10 mins in. Things can always hurt early. I’ve had runs I could hardly move for the first km and then everything eases off. But glad this went well and you kept it nice and easy. This feels like a really good change to your training post Brighton which I believe should make a big difference. Great work Jodie.

Coach Simon 🍊
24 Points

THURSDAY

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rest-day

Rest Day

0 POINTS

FRIDAY

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andy-alice

40 Mins Run

12 POINTS

Was able to keep HR and RPE low much easier than week 1. Running easy is actually starting to feel easier! Woo! Legs didn’t feel great on this run though to be honest
Great to hear. And you’ll notice my easy run today was close to 10 min miling. As I said to Cam on his run, we use our muscles slightly differently when we run slower so it might be you’re body just isn’t used to slow running. Give it time and hopefully it will adapt. But pleased this went well Jodie and this is how you can end up doing more miles and still be fresh for those key sessions.

Coach Simon 🍊
12 Points

SATURDAY

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rest-day

Rest Day

0 POINTS

SUNDAY

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paul-1-mile

5 Mile Race

38 POINTS

A PB! Last years time was 39:19 and this year was 38:31. Definitely a hard one to pace, I had to drop the pace on the 4/5 mile a tad as I was struggling because of the heat but overall happy with how I did. I also made a rookie error and put hairspray in my hair and as soon as i started sweating it all went in my eyes and I couldn’t see properly! 😂
I probably shouldn’t laugh at that, but it’s the funniest bit of feedback I’ve read today. A really strong run, congrats on your PB. In terms of the pacing, it’s hard to get right, especially this distance as we do it so rarely. But you did well to adjust mid race and then still finish strongly, so it’s good to have that awareness of how you feel to make that tweak. Loads of positives to take from this one and we can continue to make gains going forward. Well done Jodie.

Coach Simon 🍊
38 Points