All about Saturday’s big session. An absolute beaut and the last big marathon paced session before Brighton. Make it count. I’ve left track out due to the fact you did TWells the day before. Only do the hills Tuesday if you feel recovered in time, if not switch it for some more easy miles. Any problems let me know, but keep up the great work Matt.
A good home workout for the legs. No weights needed, but if you do have some that will add to the difficulty. Recoveries around 30-60s. If time is limited then combined two exercises together. So whilst recovering from squats for example you could be doing your calf raises. This could save you as much as 15 mins.
Recoveries: 90 seconds all reps
Credit TRC for this one. Imperative to stick to half marathon pace in that first 15 minute tempo. Otherwise you’ll be too fatigued to hit target 5k pace in the shorter reps.
Keep the RPE down, have a chit chat & Don’t forget those strides 😜
Recoveries: 30-60s. If time is limited then do 2 exercises together and remove the recoveries.
*Each side (double the reps). So 2 x 30 second Side Planks = 4 in total (2 on each side).
“Rest days are key. Our body adapts and gets stronger when we rest & recovery. Have a good one!”
2km WU @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)
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)
5km @ Marathon Pace (RPE:7)
1km @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)
5km @ Marathon Pace (RPE:8)
2km CD @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)
A great marathon sessions to practice goal pace. As the session progresses that RPE will creep up and you’ll have to work hard in the last 5km block.
It’s important to keep the easy runs easy. Focus on good running form and low heart rate.