Much lighter week as now is the time to start thinking about the key races and being fresh for the start line. We’ve still got some quality sessions in there. The hill work for HHM, the half marathon/marathon session which would be ideal to combine with parkrun and then a solid 90 min Sunday run. Hopefully come the end of this week you’ll be feeling fresher and the legs will be strong. 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.
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.
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!”
“Rest days are key. Our body adapts and gets stronger when we rest & recovery. Have a good one!”
2km WU @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)
5k @ Marathon Pace (RPE: 4)
5k @ Half Marathon Pace (RPE: 6)
2km CD @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)
A good session to mix up paces. WU & CD very important to slowly build the pace. A flat route is ideal here if you can.
90 Mins @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)
Keep this nice and easy. Focus on good form & efficient running economy. RPE should be around the 3/10 which means you can run and chat.