A decent week. Obviously will depend how the sciatica is doing. Really hope it’s improved for this week. Two really good sessions. Tuesday with the team and Sunday’s marathon session which to be fair should be fairly comfortable. Keep me updated how you feel.
| Step Ups | 1 x 70 Secs |
| Split Squat | 3 x12(5kg) |
| Glute Bridge | 2 x 14 |
| Single Leg Deadlift | 2 x 12(5kg) |
| Forward Lunge and Rotation | 2 x 12(5kg) |
| Bent Over Row | 2 x 14(5kg) |
| Russian Twist | 2 x 12(5kg) |
| Squats | 2 x 15 |
| Plank | 2 x 60 Secs |
| Bicep Curls | 2 x 15(5kg) |
| Tricep Dips Dumbbells | 2 x 15(5kg) |
| Wall Sits | 2 x 60 Secs |
| Dead Bugs | 2 x 15 |
10 Mins WU @ Easy Pace RPE: 3
4 Mins @ 5K Pace RPE: 8 (90s)
3 Mins @ 5K Pace RPE: 8 (90s)
2 Mins @ 3K Pace RPE: 9 (90s)
1 Min @ 3K Pace RPE: 9 (60s)
1 Min @ 3K Pace RPE: 9 (60s)
2 Mins @ 3K Pace RPE: 9 (90s)
3 Mins @ 5K Pace RPE: 8 (90s)
4 Mins @ 5K Pace RPE: 8 (90s)
10 Mins CD @ Easy Pace RPE: 3
Really push that pace here, especially on the 2s and 1s. A chance to really improve your pace and bring that 5k time down. Let’s do this!
| Step Ups | 1 x 70 Secs |
| Split Squat | 3 x12(5kg) |
| Glute Bridge | 2 x 14 |
| Single Leg Deadlift | 2 x 12(5kg) |
| Forward Lunge and Rotation | 2 x 12(5kg) |
| Bent Over Row | 2 x 14(5kg) |
| Russian Twist | 2 x 12(5kg) |
| Squats | 2 x 15 |
| Plank | 2 x 60 Secs |
| Bicep Curls | 2 x 15(5kg) |
| Tricep Dips Dumbbells | 2 x 15(5kg) |
| Wall Sits | 2 x 60 Secs |
| Dead Bugs | 2 x 15 |
Keep the RPE down, have a chit chat & Don’t forget those strides 😜
“Rest days are key. Our body adapts and gets stronger when we rest & recovery. Have a good one!”
It’s important to keep the easy runs easy. Focus on good running form and low heart rate.
2km Easy WU @ Easy Pace (RPE: 2)
5km @ Marathon Pace (RPE: 4)
1km @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)
5km @ Marathon Pace (RPE: 5)
1km @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)
5km @ Marathon Pace (RPE: 6)
1km @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)
A good session early in a marathon plan to practice running at goal pace. Each 5k block will get progressively harder.