Not essential as runners but it’s good to feel strong and can help maintain good form deep into races.
Bear in mind these sessions were initially added prior to the feedback from the physio. So expect some big changes. Nothing quicker than Z2 until Sunday though so that does give us more time to get some recovery if needed. ๐ค๐ค
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Not essential as runners but it’s good to feel strong and can help maintain good form deep into races.
Great session. If short on time superset a few exercises. Let’s do this ๐ช
A stretching routine you can do daily to help with your flexibility. 30 seconds for each stretch is plenty.
“A good way to boost cardio without the impact. A banging playlist can help.”
A good way to boost cardio whilst reducing the risk of injury. The elliptical can tone muscles and improve endurance whilst being gentle on your joints. You might find you have to work quite hard to get your heart rate in Zone 2.
Great session. If short on time superset a few exercises. Let’s do this ๐ช
Not essential as runners but it’s good to feel strong and can help maintain good form deep into races.
A stretching routine you can do daily to help with your flexibility. 30 seconds for each stretch is plenty.
If you have an accurate heart rate, then use that as your main data to determine pace, if not RPE is the best option. Hills are always going to cause them to go too high, unless you are super fit. Finish off with some strides.
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.
1 Mile WU @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)
2 Miles @ Half Marathon Pace (RPE: 6-8)
1 Mile @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)
x 4
A big half marathon session for those who like to work in miles. A real opportunity to practice goal pace and build some confidence ahead of your race. Each rep will get progressively tougher, so dig deep towards the end of this one.