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  • November 24th - 30th

A big week as we hit that 2 hour mark which is a bit of a milestone for the long run. Don’t be afraid to keep the pace relatively gentle. We’ve got some big half marathon sessions that will involve quicker paces, so for the long runs it’s just time on feet. I’m a big fan of 400s and 200s as well, and with only 6 reps it’s a bit of a lighter speed session this week. Keep smashing it Lou.

130 Points Target
131 Points Achieved

Went ok I think. Got it all done. Still some niggles from my right knee but gradually improving. There’s always a niggle at my age!!
I’ve never done 20 x 30 sec hill reps so that’ll be interesting.

Niggles can be a good sign. If we are training at the right level it means we are always pushing ourselves just above our current limit, in which sense something will hurt right? If we never had any aches or pains it’s probably because we are under training and not pushing ourselves enough. Then at the other end of the scale those that run 6-7 times a week (Ivy B springs to mind) their niggles become injuries and they have to pull back. Consistency wins everyday. You’re doing great Lou and 130pts is a really good level to train at. Keep it up.

MONDAY

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Body Pump

12 POINTS

A really good way to get your S&C in. A full body workout with barbells will really aid your running and reduce the risk of injury.

40 Mins & Strides

16 POINTS

40 Mins @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

8 x 100 metre Strides (RPE: 8)
60 Second Recoveries

Keep the 40 mins easy and don’t forget those strides. Without them you won’t improve and will fall short of your weekly targets.

28 Points
TR 75%
All done. No problems to report. Upped the leg weights a bit and felt ok.
Excellent work Lou. Always nice when you can increase the weights slightly. A sign that you are getting stronger. Great way to start the week.

TUESDAY

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40 Mins Swim

12 POINTS

40 Mins Swimming @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

Swimming is a great alternative to running and probably the best form of cross training. Have fun!

12 Points
TR 80%
Good swim although my goggles decided to leak a lot, just for fun 🤨😂
I’ve never been a swimmer but from my childhood days I remember that being one of the most annoying things. Well done Lou

WEDNESDAY

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6 x 400s & 200s

22 POINTS

2km WU @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

400 Metres @ Target Pace (RPE: 8)
90 Seconds Recovery
x 6

200 Metres @ Target Pace (RPE: 9)
60 Seconds Recovery
x 6

2km CD @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

A really good session where you can work on your speed and form. Important that you are going quicker than your current 5k pace to make gains. Run tall and proud.

22 Points
TR 80%
Pleased with the pace. Shorter reps so much easier. Faster than target pace and definitely faster than my current 5k pace, which I think is around 8.15 min/mile. Right knee niggles, hopefully that’s all it is, had it before and usually push through and it settles 🤞🏼
Excellent work Lou. Let me know if you’d like a few more shorter reps in the plan. If the legs hold up, what we could do for a bit is work on picking up the pace and then add distance to it afterwards. That’s a really good way of improving your 5k pace. Great to hear you hit those targets.

thursday

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30 Mins Elliptical

9 POINTS

30 Mins Elliptical  (RPE: 6-7)

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.

Body Pump

12 POINTS

A really good way to get your S&C in. A full body workout with barbells will really aid your running and reduce the risk of injury.

21 Points
TR 80%
All good.
Great work Lou

FRIDAY

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40 Mins Swim

12 POINTS

40 Mins Swimming @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

Swimming is a great alternative to running and probably the best form of cross training. Have fun!

12 Points
TR 80%
Excellent work Lou!!

SATURDAY

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120 Mins 🏃‍♀️

36 POINTS

120 Mins @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

Long runs are key. Fuel and hydrate well & join a group if you can.

36 Points
TR 70%
Tough run. Legs just didn’t want to work today. Got it done ✔️. I will try to find a group to run with as it does make it easier. Do I need to be a member to join the HR on a Sunday?
Sorry to hear this was tough. HR runs are a bit of a muddle in truth. In theory you should be a member. But you’d probably get away with it. At the moment cos I’m not leading the Sunday run is a little bit hit and miss, as to who leads and who runs, but the routes are normally quite straight forward allowing you to loop back, and often half the runners are those I coach so plenty to talk about if you were running at the same pace as someone else. I’ll keep you in the loop. There’s a really good Sunday group that do 90 mins (not HR, but led by Paul who I coach) but they run at 9 min milling, so at the moment a bit too quick, but hopefully if you continue to improve you could run with them come the spring/summer. Really well done for still getting the 2 hours done, despite feeling a bit off.

SUNDAY

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Rest Day

0 POINTS

0 mins @ RPE 0-1

“Rest days are key. Our body adapts and gets stronger when we rest & recovery. Have a good one!”

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