A recovery week. Important we do take a step back so then we can kick on over the next 3 weeks to train that little bit harder. If you wanted to bring Sunday’s run forward to Saturday that would free up the opportunity to do track the following week. When we got home from efforts on Tuesday, one of the first things Jax said to me was “Crikey, Jo is running well”. And I have to agree. Keep it up, I’m excited for this year ahead. Any problems let me know.
Coach Simon๐
A great 5k session to improve speed. Don’t got off too quick, so focus on your pace in those first few reps, then you’ll get an idea of how far you can run each rep. We want to be ahead of our current 5k pace though. From there you can then pick up the pace and cadence for the 1 minute reps.
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.
Alternative Exercises:
Cable Torso Rotation – Russian Twist
Goblet Squat – Leg Press & Single Leg Press
Kettle Bell Romanian Deadlift – Barbell Deadlift
Kettle Bell Bent Over Row – Any pull machine
Chest Press – Shoulder Press
Some other good options I like, seated leg curl, ab crunch, farmers carry., abductor and adductor machines.
Slowly adding time to your longer runs is the way forward. Keep the effort level down and continue to check in with your form.