Recovery week but we keep the quality in there and Sunday is a good chance to test the fitness with a fast 5k. Any problems just shout.
All went OK, I still feel a bit sluggish – maybe like you say end of year, also suppose with races back to back it’s then a slow week training after.
Looking forward to a bit of a rest from races but getting some solid training in.
You’re doing great. That was a light week but let me know how the next 2 weeks feel in terms of demands. Because I think a runner of your ability, I could be pushing you harder. 106pts average for a marathon block is low in truth, we could be extending that to 120+, which is the equivalent of an additional 50 mins of running per week of an extra S&C. Let’s see how the next 2 weeks pan out and you still feel you can push more, I’ll tweak the plan.
0 mins @ RPE 0-1
“Rest days are key. Our body adapts and gets stronger when we rest & recovery. Have a good one!”
10 Mins WU @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)
4 min @ 5k Pace (RPE: 8)
2 min recovery
3 mins @ 3K Pace (RPE: 8)
90 secs recoveries
x 2
2 mins @ <3k Pace (RPE: 9)
90 secs recoveries
x 3
4 x 1 min @ All In (RPE: 9)
60 sec recoveries
x 4
10 Mins CD @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)
Always a favourite with the team! Keep that first rep at 5k pace and then start to ramp up that speed. Enjoy!
0 mins @ RPE 0-1
“Rest days are key. Our body adapts and gets stronger when we rest & recovery. Have a good one!”
| Single Leg Calf Raises | 3×8 |
| Tricep Dips Dumbbells | 3 x 10 (6kg) |
| Single Leg Squats | 3 x 10 |
| Bicep Curls | 3 x 10 (12kg) |
| Forward Lunge and Rotation | 3 x 10 (6kg) |
| Shoulder Press | 3 x 10 (10kg) |
| Single Leg Glute Bridge | 3 x 10 |
| Bent Over Row | 3 x 10 (12kg) |
| Back Extensions | 3 x 8 |
| DeadLift | 3 x 10 (20kg) |
| Squat Jumps | 1 x 5,6,7 (12kg) |
| Plank | 3 x 60s |
| Press Up | 3 x 10 |
You’ve well educated in this area so more than happy if you want to mix it up.
40 Mins @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)
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.
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“Rest days are key. Our body adapts and gets stronger when we rest & recovery. Have a good one!”
10 Mins WU @ Easy Pace RPE: 3
8 x 100 Metres Strides RPE: 9
5K @ 5K Pace RPE: 8
10 Mins CD @ Easy Pace RPE: 3
Always a great race and seems to create a different atmosphere to parkrun despite being on the same route. Feels more like a race and I’m always amazed at the impressive times that are produced in these Hastings Runners races.
