Last easy week on the plan then shit gets real as we increase the training load. Hence why this week is very light but will hopefully leave you feeling fresh for Sunday to have a good crack at the Winter 5K. Any problems let me know, but keep up the great work Paul.
Getting good at these easy weeks. Time to get on and push now though.
Next week looks good, I’ll do the constant hills off-road as I need to get used to running in spikes for XC at the weekend.
I have a route in mind for Friday although it’s probably a little longer than 60mins but I’ll go easy pace.
Yeah that is the end of the easy weeks I promise. But nice to have that little spell off, that’s something we’ve not done in the past and I think in the long run it will benefit you. Plus Sunday proved it’s had little or no effect on your fitness, which is pleasing. That’s cool about Friday as well. Can always drop a few mins elsewhere if you wanted to level it up. Great work Paul
| Press Up | 3 x 15 |
| Sit Ups | 3 x 22 |
| Single Leg Calf Raises | 3 x 10 |
| Bicep Curls | 3 x 10 (15kg) |
| Shoulder Press | 3 x 8 (15kg) |
| Goblet Squat | 3 x 10 (15kg) |
| Dumbbell Swings | 3 x 8 (15kg) |
| Plank | 45 Secs |
| Flutter Kicks | 3 x 50 |
| Tib Raises | 3 x 10 |
| Split Squat | 3 x 10 (5kg) |
| Dumbell Row | 3 x 10 (15kg) |
| Tricep Dips Dumbbells | 3 x 10 (15kg) |
| Step Ups | 1 x 20 |
| Hip Thrusts | 1 x 10* |
| Side Leg Raises | 1 x 10* |
| Clam Shells | 1 x 10* |
10 Mins WU @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)
4 min @ 5k Pace (RPE: 8)
2 min recovery
3 mins @ 3K Pace (RPE: 8)
90 secs recoveries
x 2
2 mins @ <3k Pace (RPE: 9)
90 secs recoveries
x 3
4 x 1 min @ All In (RPE: 9)
60 sec recoveries
x 4
10 Mins CD @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)
Always a favourite with the team! Keep that first rep at 5k pace and then start to ramp up that speed. Enjoy!
0 mins @ RPE 0-1
“Rest days are key. Our body adapts and gets stronger when we rest & recovery. Have a good one!”
| Press Up | 3 x 15 |
| Sit Ups | 3 x 22 |
| Single Leg Calf Raises | 3 x 10 |
| Bicep Curls | 3 x 10 (15kg) |
| Shoulder Press | 3 x 8 (15kg) |
| Goblet Squat | 3 x 10 (15kg) |
| Dumbbell Swings | 3 x 8 (15kg) |
| Plank | 45 Secs |
| Flutter Kicks | 3 x 50 |
| Tib Raises | 3 x 10 |
| Split Squat | 3 x 10 (5kg) |
| Dumbell Row | 3 x 10 (15kg) |
| Tricep Dips Dumbbells | 3 x 10 (15kg) |
| Step Ups | 1 x 20 |
| Hip Thrusts | 1 x 10* |
| Side Leg Raises | 1 x 10* |
| Clam Shells | 1 x 10* |
60 Mins @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)
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.
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 Metres Strides RPE: 9
5K @ 5K Pace RPE: 8
10 Mins CD @ Easy Pace RPE: 3
Always a great race and seems to create a different atmosphere to parkrun despite being on the same route. Feels more like a race and I’m always amazed at the impressive times that are produced in these Hastings Runners races.
