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The only real mistake you can make here is going too fast. Try and pick a flat route as well. Finish off with the strides. Total time needed is 60 mins.
Such a good plan this week. 2 easy runs, two quality sessions and 2 x S&C. If you play football, then I think something else needs to give, either the speed session or a gym session as I fear doing all and footy would push you over the edge. Have you got a half marathon in sight yet? Something in the next 2-3 weeks would be good for motivation. But keep going Ben, you’re running well right now. Any problems let me know.
The only real mistake you can make here is going too fast. Try and pick a flat route as well. Finish off with the strides. Total time needed is 60 mins.
I’ve created a good all round gym session here. There might be some exercises the physio has given you that we need to work in. Let me know the key ones from that and I can chop and change a little. It might take us a while to get it perfect but those that have made the best gains with their strength work just do the same thing week in week out with only a few tweaks here and there.
If time is limited what I do is pair exercises together and go from one to the other without the recovery. I’ve tried to pair some up for you. For example you could do 3 x 15 Bicep Curls and then use the same barbell for your deadlifts, so straight away you’re saving about 3-4 mins by not needing 60s recovery in between each of those exercises.
10 Mins WU @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)
8 x 2 Mins @ 3K Pace (RPE: 8)
90 Second Recovery
8 x 1 Min @ <3K Pace (RPE: 9)
60 Second Recovery
10 Mins CD @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)
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. From there you can then pick up the pace and cadence for the 1 minute reps.
Keep that RPE down. You want to be able to run and chat, speaking of which, joining a group can add to the enjoyment here.
I’ve created a good all round gym session here. There might be some exercises the physio has given you that we need to work in. Let me know the key ones from that and I can chop and change a little. It might take us a while to get it perfect but those that have made the best gains with their strength work just do the same thing week in week out with only a few tweaks here and there.
If time is limited what I do is pair exercises together and go from one to the other without the recovery. I’ve tried to pair some up for you. For example you could do 3 x 15 Bicep Curls and then use the same barbell for your deadlifts, so straight away you’re saving about 3-4 mins by not needing 60s recovery in between each of those exercises.
“Rest days are key. Our body adapts and gets stronger when we rest & recovery. Have a good one!”
2km WU @ Easy Pace (RPE: 2)
5km @ Half Marathon Pace (RPE: 5)
2km @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)
5km @ Half Marathon Pace (RPE: 6)
2km @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)
5km @ Half Marathon Pace (RPE: 8)
2km CD @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)
A good session to practice goal pace. Likely to be one of the biggest sessions in your half marathon training plan.