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Week Commencing: 13 APR 26

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Another big week, so impressed with the amount you fit in, it’s brilliant. A few things to note. Keep those easy runs slow. For the speed session all we want to do for the quicker 30 seconds bursts is pick up the cadence. Nothing else. A higher cadence then means a lighter ground contact, so assuming you don’t stride out, stretch, or land funny, the injury risk needn’t be higher. That’s logically right? And no need to push too hard on those 30 second reps. Just thing faster feet, lighter contact. Any problems let me know. Keep up the great work Lou.

Coach Simon🍊

140 POINTS TARGET

145 Points

MONDAY

Beautiful young brunette working out in an elliptical trainer and smiling

40 Mins Elliptical

12 POINTS

40 Mins Elliptical

40 Mins Elliptical

Zone 2: Easy

A good way to boost cardio whilst reducing the risk of injury. To get your heart rate into zone 2 you’ll probably find you need to work quite hard but that’s a good thing.

gym-workout

Body Pump

12 POINTS

Body Pump

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.

Busy today, covering leave at work and my daughter has the opticians after work. Up early to get it done. Switched swim for the elliptical as it saves time (no need to change, straight from BP to the elliptical and no need to wash my hair)!!
Good thinking given the time constraints. I love how the week has hardly started for most, yet you are already up and running with points in the bank. Awesome work Lou

Coach Simon 🍊
24 Points

TUESDAY

pett-xc

60 Mins Run

18 POINTS

60 Mins Run

60 Mins Run

Zone 2: Easy

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.

Kept the watch on HR and time only but only glanced at it now and again. HR low until half way point when I had a long hill to climb, stayed a little higher after that (the pace crept up a little too). Whole min/mile faster than Sundays run with the same average HR. Felt good, enjoyed it 😊.
Yeah I much prefer this approach. Perhaps at the weekend you were just overthinking it. We don’t want to become a slave to the data but just use it to guide us to running the right way. A really positive run this one and so glad you enjoyed it. Well done Lou.

Coach Simon 🍊
18 Points

WEDNESDAY

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!”

THURSDAY

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Beautiful young brunette working out in an elliptical trainer and smiling

20 Mins Elliptical

6 POINTS

20 Mins Elliptical

20 Mins Elliptical

Zone 2: Easy

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.

gym-workout

Body Pump

12 POINTS

Body Pump

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.

Strong sporty woman in white sportswear warm up training running on a treadmill climber stairs machine in gym indoors.

30 Mins Stairs

14 POINTS

30 Mins Stairs

30 Mins Stairs

Zone 2: Easy

A great form of cross trainer for us runners. Keep that heart rate in Zone 2. You might feel like RPE is higher, as it’s a tough exercise, but a good opportunity to really improve your aerobic engine without the heavy impact of running.

Forgot to give feedback. All good 👍🏻
That is a good days work. Over 30pts banked. Well done Lou

Coach Simon 🍊
32 Points

FRIDAY

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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.

track

20 x 30 Second Intervals

18 POINTS

20 x 30 Second Intervals

10 Mins WU

Zone 2: Easy

30 Seconds Fast

Zone 7: 3K

30 Seconds Easy

Zone 2: Easy

x 20

10 Mins CD

Zone 2: Easy

RPE is the best area to focus on, 3-4 effort for the easy 30s and then push 7-8 on the quicker 30 seconds.

Speed work is tough especially when I haven’t done any for a while. I was a bit anxious about it, rolling my ankle on pebbles didn’t help, but I got it done. Would be easier with a group or a running buddy. Moved things around a bit as a busy week this week. Got a swim in, had the lane to myself the entire 30mins 😊!
Yeah long term I think prioritising the weekly speed session so you get to run with others is important. I’ve done the same with mine, so I’ve moved things around so I can do track on Monday’s and then I plan everything else around that. Because I know to get back to my best, being able to have people to run with on the track is going to be huge. My only concern if you did that too soon is you would have a demanding speed session forced on you, so for now sticking to what I set and doing solo is a good move, but perhaps in 4-6 weeks, if all goes well we can think about when best to schedule in the speedwork. Glad the swimming went well too.

Coach Simon 🍊
27 Points

SATURDAY

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alan-corke

90 Mins Run

27 POINTS

90 Mins Run

90 Mins Run

Zone 2: Easy

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.

HR a little lower. Once it elevates up a long hill it doesn’t seem to want to drop again on the flat. Got fed up with it at mile 7, as I slowed the pace to almost 11 min mile, but still stayed elevated so ignored it after that and ran to feel! Did 95 mins as I wanted at least 9 miles
As I said previously I think use it more as a guide rather than sticking to it religiously. Especially when it’s likely not that accurate from the watch alone. And you’ll feel yourself just how hard you are working too, so as long as your not panting for breath, it’s fine. Another strong run though, so well done Lou

Coach Simon 🍊
27 Points

SUNDAY

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gym-workout

Lou's Legs Gym

8 POINTS

Lou's Legs Gym

Crab Walks

3 x 60s

Single Leg Calf Raises

3 x 10

Side Lunges

3 x 10*

Single Leg Bent Knee Calf Raise

3 x 15

Box Step Up

3 x 10*

Single Leg Deadlift

3 x 10

Tib Raises

3 x 10

Seated Leg Curl

3 x 10

A good all round session to work the legs. This is level 2 workout with some single leg exercises and lower reps, higher weights approach. So you want to be strong before doing this session.

lucy-wide

30 Mins Run

9 POINTS

30 Mins Run

30 Mins

Zone 2: Easy

Nice and easy. Smile, relax and enjoy. Love life!

Tired legs, 3rd running day in a row which I wouldn’t normally do. All good though.
Did I plan that? Or was that a reschedule? If that ever falls that way definitely question my plan. But glad it was ok. Another fantastic week. Well done Lou

Coach Simon 🍊
17 Points

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