A solid week with most of the work done before Xmas so hopefully you can have a nice few days of rest. Merry Christmas Sue 🎄
Happy as managed all session working round Christmas.
Just worried about how much fitness I going to lose over the next month. Will try and fit in as much as I can.
Another strong week Sue. I wouldn’t worry too much about the holiday. If you were coming back straight into the races then perhaps it would be a concern, but you’ll still have time afterwards to get the fitness back in shape and you’re running so well right now, that is only going to help.
*Recoveries:
120 Seconds for the 5 Mins Reps.
90 Seconds for the 2 Min Reps.
A good session to start off with your 5k pace and then pick up the speed as we move into the shorter reps. See if you can finish with your fastest lap in that final rep!!
| Farmers Walk | 2 x 70 Secs (14) |
| Spanish Band Squats | 3 x 30s |
| Box Step Up | 3 x 12 |
| Kettle Bell Reverse Lunge | 3 x 12 |
| Leg Press | 2 x 12 (70) |
| Rear Delt Fly Machine | 3 x 12 |
| Seated Row | 3 x 12 (40) |
| Hip Thrusts | 2 x 10 (20) |
| Kettlebell Deadlift | 3 x 12 |
| Swiss Ball Squeeze | 3 x 12 |
| Swiss Ball Dead Bug | 3 x 12 |
| Side Planks | 3 x 30s |
| Calf Raises | 3 x 10 (5) |
Always feel free to tweak a few exercises if you want, just try and avoid working the same muscle groups twice.
All about time on feet. Don’t focus on pace. Instead keep that effort level down and concentrate on good running economy. Fuelling and hydration key too.
“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!”
| Stair Master | 5 Mins |
| Wall Slides | 10 x 3 |
| Leg Extension | 3 x 12 (20) |
| Goblet Squat | 3 x 10 (12) |
| Lat Pull down | 3 x 12 (40) |
| Kettle Bell Reverse Lunge | 3 x 12 |
| Side Lunges | 3 x 10 (3kg) |
| Ab Crunch | 3 x 12 (25) |
| KettleBell Swings | 3 x 12 (16) |
| Farmers Walk | 3 x 70 Secs (14) |
| Plank | 3 x 45s |
| Chest Press | 3 x 10 (25) |
| Cable Torso Rotation | 3x 12 (10) |
Add in a few more of the new exercises if you want. But overall this is still a very good all round workout.
Keep that RPE down. You want to be able to run and chat, speaking of which, joining a group can add to the enjoyment here.