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Week Commencing: 27 APR 26

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Consistency, consistency, consistency. I’m just wondering if there is anything we can add instead of the 2nd S&C if Pilates is very strength based πŸ€” A 4th run might be asking for trouble but an extra bit of cross training is something we could consider and might benefit you. I love the stair stepper but unless you have a gym membership that’s a costly exercise, cycling perhaps? Although that is time consuming. Another swim (sorry for even suggesting that).

Coach Simon🍊

109 POINTS TARGET

115 Points

MONDAY

pilates

Pilates

10 POINTS

Pilates

Always a good session to work on flexibility and strength.

Another good session – using resistance bands tonight for both core, upper body and leg work.
Great work Jan. This always sounds like a perfect start to the week.

Coach Simon 🍊
10 Points

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

gym-workout

Jan's S&C

12 POINTS

Jan's S&C

Calf Raises

3 x 15

Dead Bugs

3 x 10

Bent Knee Calf Raises

3 x 15

Glute Bridge

3 x 10

Tib Raises

3 x 10

Deadlift Dumbbells

3 x 15 (5kg)

Wall Sits

3 x 45s

Planks

3 x 40s

Squats

3 x 15

Crabs Walks

3 x 45s

Side Plank

2 x 60s*

Side Lunges

3 x 10*

Foam Rolling

30s Each Muscle

NOTE: You can click on any of the exercises to view a tutorial.

*Signifies you need to do each side (so twice the number of reps)

This should be a good all round workout which will hopefully help with you keep those niggles at bay. The idea being we can slowly add to these. Those doing the best with their strength are the ones who keep it simple and consistent, week in week out.

If time is ever an issue. You can do some supersets. What is a superset? It means combined 2 exercises together, ideally ones that are different.

For example you might do 1 set of Bent Knee Calf Raises, and rather than just twiddle your thumbs for 60 seconds before doing the next set, you do a wall sit inbetween.

lo-si

60 Mins & Strides

22 POINTS

60 Mins & Strides

60 Mins Run

Zone 2: Easy

8 x 100 Meter Strides

Zone 7: 3K

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.

All good with the S&C’s Evening run felt a bit ploddy with feet feeling a little uncomfortable but as usual a great opportunity to chat. Sometimes I find the slower I run, the harder it feels. Felt better doing the strides – they’re quite fun to do πŸ˜€
Excellent day of training Jan. Really well done. I know what you mean about slowing down and it feeling harder. It’s because we spend more time on the ground and get zero momentum when running at a slower pace. And it works the muscles slightly differently, but that’s a good thing. Any day you bank more than 30 training pts is a really good one πŸ’ͺ

Coach Simon 🍊
34 Points

THURSDAY

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swimming

30 Mins Swim

9 POINTS

30 Mins Swim

30 Mins Swim

Zone 2

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

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Great work Jan!!

Coach Simon 🍊
9 Points

FRIDAY

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rest-day

Rest Day

0 POINTS

Rest Day

0 Mins

RPE 0

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

SATURDAY

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paul-lambert-1

parkrun

26 POINTS

parkrun

10 Mins WU

Zone 2: Easy

parkrun

Zone 6: 5K

10 Mins CD

Zone 2: Easy

Running with others can reduce perceived effort so parkrun is a good option as an alternative speed session. 10 mins easy WU & CD please.

Happy with today – gradually knocking the seconds off 😊. A comfortable run – the easiest of my recent 5ks, only beginning to tire towards the end. Perfect conditions which obviously helped. I did do a 10 mins cool down back to the car but not sure it recorded.
Great running Jan and it’s always pleasing when the times start to drop slightly. Further evidence just how well you are running right now. 21st out of 619 runners for age grading today. That’s impressive.

Coach Simon 🍊
26 Points

SUNDAY

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su-sparkes

120 Mins

36 POINTS

120 Mins

120 Mins

Zone 2: Easy

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

A challenging route today taking in Doleham Hill and Rock Lane. I’m pleased to say I ran (well plodded) up all the hills (the only woman to do so) πŸ˜… Who say’s I’m not competitive πŸ˜‚ Felt strong with only a little bit of a tug in my calf and Achilles due to the hills. I’m not sure yet what is happening next week – we should be heading up to Newcastle but Bill not quite made up his mind as to when 😫 Will keep you posted.
Fabulous running Jan, I know those hills are challenging and to get all the way up is very impressive. That’s some weekend. parkrun and a long run, shows just what good shape you are in right now in terms of fitness and strength. I’m very pleased. Overall training up a % to 98 after this week πŸ’ͺ

Coach Simon 🍊
36 Points

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