Not essential as runners but it’s good to feel strong and can help maintain good form deep into races.
Because the calf did niggle a bit last week I’ve kept this to plan and we have the HM temp run alongside some 10 work at the weekend. Combined with lots of good gym work, two easy runs and the elliptical for the cross training. A really good blend of everything a good running schedule should have. A decent total at 138pts as well. Any issues let me know, we can always move things around. Keep up the great work Phil.
Coach Simonπ
Not essential as runners but it’s good to feel strong and can help maintain good form deep into races.
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 πͺ
A stretching routine you can do daily to help with your flexibility. 30 seconds for each stretch is plenty.
A good opportunity to practice your half marathon goal pace during a midweek tempo run. Factor in hills and weather, which may effect pace, in which case nail the right RPE.
Great session. If short on time superset a few exercises. Let’s do this πͺ
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.
10 Mins WU @ Easy Pace RPE: 3
15 Mins @ 10K Pace RPE: 7
10 Mins @ 10K Pace RPE: 7
5 Mins @ 5K Pace RPE: 8
10 Mins CD @ Easy Pace RPE: 3
Recoveries: 2 Minutes
Quality 10k session. These are the runs where the magic happens.
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.