Race week. You’re mental approach is just as important this week. Nerves are normal and not a sign of weakness. So keep telling yourself you are running better than ever, because you are. That should lave you excited about Brighton. Whatever happens Sunday you’re still in the best shape you have been for a long time and the rewards will come your way soon, so no pressure, just go out there, enjoy it and work hard. I’ll reach out nearer the time for some morale support.
*reps/seconds on both sides
A really good home workout for the core and legs. If new to this, don’t worry about hitting the seconds or reps. Do what you can and slowly build up to the targets.
For example you might find you can only hold a plank for 20 seconds at first, which is fine. Don’t push too hard that you get injured. You’ll soon get strong and be able to add more seconds.
2km WU @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)
5km @ Half Marathon Pace (RPE: 6)
3 minutes recovery
5 x 200 metres @ Target Time (RPE: 9)
60 second recoveries
2km CD @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)
A really good session to do the week of a half marathon. A chance to practice race pace at a lower volume and get some speed in the legs.
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.
*reps/seconds on both sides
A really good home workout for the core and legs. If new to this, don’t worry about hitting the seconds or reps. Do what you can and slowly build up to the targets.
For example you might find you can only hold a plank for 20 seconds at first, which is fine. Don’t push too hard that you get injured. You’ll soon get strong and be able to add more seconds.
“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.