15 POINTS
Keep the gym stuff simply and always ensure any changes are small.
See how you feel Monday, we can always swap ASPT for a S&C later in the week. But a good week, plenty of variety, the running is a bit stacked to later in the week, but all nice easy miles this time after some busy recent weeks. Hopefully that will aid the recovery.
The week was good, as you know, Sunday had an extra spin class of 45 mins. Only time will tell on what extras slot in, especially with being over 2 weeks away, the routine won’t have settled until the new year.
So yes I can work a bit harder, but will be easier to keep the plan as set and review in the new year if the extras are then planned in or remain up to me as and when. 🤷♀️
You’ve hit 136 pts this week which is big and possible a bit of over training in truth (over the 120% mark we do want to try and avoid). But equally I appreciate we are in phase of trial and error. Personally I’d like to have as much control over the plan in the New Year as possible. But you can always adjust it based on what you want to do in the gym. I think there’s the potential to do 3 cross training sessions alongside 3 runs and then a couple of S&C sessions (either circuits or classes). If most of the cross training is 30-40 mins max, we can keep the pts at a sensible level and allow you have to that busy active schedule that I know you enjoy. So it’s just finding the right level of work. But you might find some of the cross training like swimming and rowing is more beneficial than running, especially from a full body perspective. I’m very keen to turn myself to work on my overall fitness and not just my running fitness, as I think from a life perspective that will provide more longevity. But really well done Su. I think Lindsey was the only female on the team to earn more points than you and that was because she went rogue on Sunday.
Keep the gym stuff simply and always ensure any changes are small.
Keep that RPE down. You want to be able to run and chat, speaking of which, joining a group can add to the enjoyment here.
“Rest days are key. Our body adapts and gets stronger when we rest & recovery. Have a good one!”
60 Mins @ Bimble Pace (RPE: 3)
8 x 100 metre Strides (RPE: 8)
60 Second Recoveries
I had to create a new session for you guys. Have fun. 60 mins easy is perfect in terms of training load. Don’t forget those strides as well (if highlighted)
Enjoy. Swimming is a great alternative to running and probably the best form of cross training.
“Rest days are key. Our body adapts and gets stronger when we rest & recovery. Have a good one!”