Another week focusing on the strength work and easy runs. Hopefully that will be enough to get over the calf issue and then we can reintroduce the speed work the following week.
It’s important to keep the easy runs easy. Focus on good running form and low heart rate.
First run in a week 😊. Pretty stiff for first ten mins then after was ok. Ran really easy and a steady pace which helped I think rather than trying to run straight away at 9.15 -9.30 per mile which is my usual easy pace. Today was much better re the calf. Great to get out.
That’s really positive that the calf felt better. Always give yourself 10 mins to warm up and often you’ll find you will loosen up and start to feel better. Normally takes me closer to 30 mins these days in truth. Fingers crossed the calf is improving though. Well done Dan. Coach Simon 🍊
Keep this nice and easy. Focus on good form & efficient running economy. RPE should be around the 3/10 which means you can run and chat.
Joined in a 2hr run along the front so great to run with other people and chat. Tempting to run the 2hrs but made sure I only did the 1hr 45. Not wanting to push it too much with the calf. Did flag towards the end. Otherwise all ok.
Well done Dan, sensible to cut it short. I rarely get through a 2 hour run without some discomfort so that’s just normal to be honest and suggests you’re making good progress with it. When you do that first speed session back, just keep it a bit lighter as not to aggravate it again. Coach Simon 🍊
