I think it’s ok to accept we won’t hit the targets this week. But where my pts system works is I can the redistribute those missing points over the next 10 weeks or so. So come the start line at Brighton, even if we have a week like this, you’ll still have hit the same training targets. So no need to worry about losing a bit of fitness. I’ve pushed the long run to 160 mins which might feel a little scary but having done the 150 mins on Xmas Even it should be achievable? Right? Any problems let me know but keep up the great work Emily.
I definitely appreciated the extra rest days this week. The long run was tough but reassuring to know I managed that time/distance
Glad the extra recovery helped. I think there will be times in this block where it feels tough and you feel tired, but the best way to respond to that is just remind yourself “I’m doing a marathon, it’s meant to be tough”. Almost embrace it and enjoy the challenge you’ve set yourself. The tougher it is, the sweeter it feels when you cross that finish line. Well done on another strong week Emily.
“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!”
It’s important to keep the easy runs easy. Focus on good running form and low heart rate.
Let me know how you get on with this. If you need to tweak any of the reps and weights slightly then that is fine. I can change them on here if you want me to.
Let me know if you can merge the two sessions you currently do into one and if you send me a screenshot of the exercises I can then add them to this page.
160 Mins @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)
This is the sort of distance where fuelling is now a priority. You’ll also start to get tired legs, but unless there is any specific pain, keep going, you’ll be amazed how far you can run on tired legs.
“Rest days are key. Our body adapts and gets stronger when we rest & recovery. Have a good one!”
