First real big run of the marathon plan. Keep the pace easy and we should have a fuelling strategy on board. For example for my last marathon I took a gel every 40 mins but that was the minimum requirement and I probably could have done with more. Rest of the week is similar. We are back on the hills sadly 😥 Tuesday
| Squats | 30s x 2 |
| Russian Twist | 30s x 2 |
| Calf Raises | 30s x 2 |
| Plank | 30s x 2 |
| Glute Bridge | 30s x 2 |
| Dead Bugs | 30s x 2 |
| Reverse Lunge | 30s x 2 |
| Flutter Kicks | 30s x 2 |
| Wall Sits | 30s x 2 |
| Single Leg Deadlift | 30s x 2 |
A short but effective workout to focus on strengthening your legs and core. Click on any exercise for a Tutorial. Any problems let me know, but these are very important, not just for running.
10 Mins WU @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)
60 Secs Uphill (RPE: 8)
90 Secs Downhill (RPE: 4)
45 Secs Uphill (RPE: 9)
75 Secs Downhill (RPE: 4)
30 Secs Uphill (RPE: 9)
60 Secs Downhill (RPE: 4)
x 5
10 Mins CD @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)
Hills can really build your strength as well as improve your running form. This session is tough but will really help you make big gains. Use the downhill as a light recovery jog, so exact recovery times can be flexible.
60 Mins @ Easy Pace RPE: 3
8 x 100m Strides RPE: 8 (60s)
Keep the RPE down, have a chit chat & Don’t forget those strides 😜
| Squats | 30s x 2 |
| Russian Twist | 30s x 2 |
| Calf Raises | 30s x 2 |
| Plank | 30s x 2 |
| Glute Bridge | 30s x 2 |
| Dead Bugs | 30s x 2 |
| Reverse Lunge | 30s x 2 |
| Flutter Kicks | 30s x 2 |
| Wall Sits | 30s x 2 |
| Single Leg Deadlift | 30s x 2 |
A short but effective workout to focus on strengthening your legs and core. Click on any exercise for a Tutorial. Any problems let me know, but these are very important, not just for running.
0 mins @ RPE 0-1
“Rest days are key. Our body adapts and gets stronger when we rest & recovery. Have a good one!”
10 Mins WU @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)
8 x 100 metre Strides (RPE: 8)
parkrun @ 5km Pace (RPE: 8)
10 Mins CD @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)
Running with others can reduce perceived effort so parkrun is a good option as an alternative speed session. 10 mins easy WU & CD please.
160 Mins @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)
This is the sort of distance where fuelling is now a priority. You’ll also start to get tired legs, but unless there is any specific pain, keep going, you’ll be amazed how far you can run on tired legs.
