Hopefully the days are ok now? Last of the HM speed sessions and then we increase that to 10k and eventually 5k pace. But let’s keep being smart as it’s working right now and the signs are good. Any issues let me know but keep up the great work Lucy.
Coach Simon🍊
2km WU @ Easy Pace RPE: 3
4km @ HM Pace RPE: 6
3 Mins Recovery
4km @ HM Pace RPE: 6
3 Mins Recovery
2km CD @ Easy Pace RPE: 3
A pretty standard HM session, good to practice race pace without pushing too hard. Make sure you keep focusing on good form, especially as you tire. And enjoy. This sort of session should feel relatively controlled but also like you’re working at a decent level. Go get ’em.
If you have accurate heart rate data that is far and away the best guide for this run. Stay in Zone 2 if you can.
The biggest mistake we can make with these recovery runs is running too fast. This will mean when our harder sessions come round we are still fatigued and not able to put enough effort in to make the necessary gains.
See how you fair with this session for now and we can always make some changes. It’s a strong all round workout that covers all fundamental movement patterns along with all the key muscle groups. If there is any area you feel is particularly weak and needs work I can add different exercises in. I like to keep the S&C simple and those that have stuck to their routines and not made continual changes have made real progress.