Recovery week, so no speed work which gives you some extra recovery after the Rye 10 (I’m too kind). If you wanted and felt fresh come Thursday you could get the HR up on the stairs or cross trainer. But not essential. Next week we’ve got track and the 5 miler in the plan, so sensible to have an easier week. Keep being awesome Chrissie ππͺ
Coach Simonπ
Hopefully you can smash this out in 20 mins. If you pair some of the exercises together. So for example do the seated calf raises and then rather than sit around for 60s waited for the next set, do a plank and then switch back to the Bent Knee Calf Raises. This is referred to as supersets in the gym world.
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.
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.
A great form of cross trainer for us runners. Find the level which means your heart rate is in zone 2. If you go other that, reduce the level. It’s that simple.